Amy Mccarty

Cut background packages for show participants embarking on emotional journeys to transform their lives.

Cut sizzle based on millennials and intimacy featuring You Tube celebrity.

Wrote and oversaw all aspects of story for new HGTV pilot hosted by Ashley and Michael Cordray. Cut both 30 and 60 minute versions of show, working closely with network execs to bring content from rough to locked cuts.

Freelance writer for a new historic home renovation series hosted by Jeff Devlin.

Wrote scripts and oversaw all aspects of story for new 8-episodes series on HGTV. Managed writing/editing teams, directed host VO sessions, and worked closely with network execs to deliver shows to locked cut.

Wrote full scripts and oversaw all aspects of story for HGTV special hosted by designer Meg Caswell.

Wrote full scripts and oversaw all aspects of story for HGTV special hosted by designer Meg Caswell.

Oversaw story for a new design series starring celebrity soap opera actress Heather Tom. Created shoot beat sheets, directed talent, and managed overall story arc from pre to post production. Also produced, directed & cut original sizzle and pilot that helped to green-light show.

Created and managed string-outs on Avid for one-hour dramatic episode of musical reality show. Oversaw a team of editors, directed talent pickups, ran host VO sessions, and revised script based on network notes.

Oversaw celebrity story (in the field) for a historical documentary series. Created beat sheets, researched historical documents, and interviewed on-air talent to build script for one-hour episode.

Wrote full-length home renovation scripts for the Do-It-Yourself network using Avid Media Composer 5. Created stringouts, cold opens, teases, and story beats for three different shows.

Cut promotional teasers and ran development for oomphtv.com, an online health and wellness site geared toward baby boomers. Responsible for producing and editing, developing distribution, and running online advertising.

Directed 18 domestic and international episodes including shoots in Spain, the Czech Republic and Canada. Interviewed talent, directed crew, and created production schedules for traveling crews.

Development Assistant to EP Jason Raff.

Scouted, booked and managed talent with NBC production team. Also served as Executive Assistant to EP Jason Raff.

Developed the one-hour series finale special; researched show history, clips, and cast interviews. Wrote interview questions and worked with clip clearance and post departments in final layout.