Jessica Santalesa

• Coordinated talent appearances with publicists and acted as their point of contact for shoots • Briefed show hosts and special appearance guests on the production schedule and segment roll out • Directed a team of production assistants to ensure goals, deadlines, and celebrities’ needs were met

• Researched and pitched show host candidates and produced casting segments • Booked field shoot locations and coordinated shoot day logistics with business owners, talent, and crew • Developed and wrote shot sheets and scripts for field shoots • Researched and verified conceptual information for scripts and talent cue cards • Briefed hosts and featured guests on show content and segment roll out • Developed content for graphics and provided guidance to editors on show roll out based on network notes • Maintained up-to-date show rundowns and ensured content was current and relevant

• Booked enthusiastic civilian guests for various segments including beauty, culinary, health, human interest, and celebrity • Pitched, researched, and executed segment concepts alongside producers while ensuring informative and entertaining content • Identified, developed, and produced original segments by overseeing the blocks in their entireties including writing blue cards, briefing host and guests, clearing videos and images, and handling props • Acted as interim Associate Producer as needed by coordinating talent appearances with publicists, trading out giveaways, managing legally sensitive material, and updating credit requests and post production notes • Organized field shoot logistics, clear locations, and provide overall assistance to producers and talent on location • Supervised and mentored production assistants and interns by advising on pitches and delegating production related tasks • Locked in exclusive appearances for human interest news stories • Coordinated celebrity and civilian guest travel to/from studio • Conducted due diligence on individuals and products that are appearing on the show

• Fielded calls for executives and full office staff by providing callers with pertinent information and accepting/evaluating pitches • Conducted celebrity and culinary segment research for Executive Producers • Managed and directed interns alongside Coordinators based on the needs of the production team • Maintained office and craft services inventory

• Assisted the production management team with business operations including organizing events, maintaining production and wrap binders, compiling budgets, and coordinating travel plans and shoots • Used Excel functions to develop master production calendars by establishing departmental time frames and deadlines, which are being implemented for upcoming shoots • Created purchase orders and expense reports for the series development and production department

• Assisted in setting up green rooms, running craft services, standing in on set, gathering props, and interacting with guests • Directed audiences to the holding room and studio, fielded questions, and prepared members for taping • Conducted administrative tasks including covering the phones of secretaries and executive assistants, segment research, batching audience groups, and responding to fan mail

• Developed and researched new ideas for reality television shows and wrote one sheet overviews for current or upcoming shows • Creatively constructed video and written promotions for new show concepts in Final Cut Pro • Assisted development and post production coordinators in episode transcription