Christa Aiken

Field and Office Coordinator.

Set and Office PA on three commercials.

Managed and coordinated set logistics for The Amazing Race Israel's episode in New York.

I copy edit all graphics, direct the Graphic Artists during live and taped filming, supervise the creation of graphics, and build Special Event graphics for ABC News programming including GMA and GMA Weekend.

Collected footage, assisted with script writing, directed shoots for featured food products, and collaborated with editors in the final editing of the pieces for ABC’s 2-hour special “The Year.”

I consulted on the production of television broadcasts, PSA's, and company video projects for the Nigeria based TV program Sesame Square. I actively performed the duties of Director, Assistant Director, Associate Producer, and Writer for each project. I also assisted with the monitoring of public schools in Nigeria that are using Sesame Square materials to educate children on hygiene, safe water usage, and compulsory subjects such as math and reading.

Supported the Line Producer, Production Managers and Production Accountant as directed on a project basis. Responsible for generating, tracking and payment of all contract requests. Managed the invoices and budget codes. Supervised PA’s and Interns on shoots. Coordinated in-house productions of Home Videos, Outreach Projects, & Digital/Internet elements.

Grantland interview with Bill Murray and John A. Walsh

Assisted Director by performing the duties of a Stage Manager. Worked alongside Director on Studio/Control Room preparation. Coordinated the gathering of graphics/animations. Used GV Director, Remote Camera Controller, Smartfade, and VNC to test graphics/animations on set. Uploaded graphics/animations into GV Director for TD.

Created Script Cards for the host, expert guests, and producers of each segment. Coordinated and Managed the completion of releases/legal documents for regular people, materials, medical professionals, medical guests, and products. Gathered and cleared video/photo elements for use in the show as well as products from outside companies.

Assisted the camera men with camera gear. Recruited people on the streets for MOS interviews. Ran errands and handled petty cash/credit cards.

Coordinated the completion of releases. Assisted the camera men and AC's with camera gear. Interacted with and coordinated the needs of talent and extras. Ran errands and handled petty cash/credit cards.

Drove 8 & 15 passenger vehicles. Coordinated the completion of releases. Assisted the camera men and AC's with camera gear. Assisted the office staff with various tasks and paperwork. Ran errands and handled petty cash/credit cards.

 Assist producers on field shoots.  Create video elements with editors for segments.  Log & transcribe video footage.  Feed footage from our archives to other bureaus for story elements.  Conduct research for approved story ideas & segments.  Coordinate & finalize all travel requests for guests, staff, & crew in NY, DC, & LA bureaus.

- Organized pre-production elements (call sheets, scripts, shooting schedules, etc.) - Performed on-set responsibilities including: overseeing crew/staff, prepping the set, keeping track of time, lining the script, and making sure every shot was on schedule for every location. - Acted as a Line Producer, Audio Operator, PA, and Casting Assistant.

 Assisted Stage Manager as a greenroom coordinator in the studio.  Assisted field department on shoot & organizational office duties.  Shot behind-the-scenes footage & pick up shots for stories.  Logged and transcribed video footage for the show.  Conducted research for story ideas & approved shows.  Edited footage into web videos for the Anderson website.

- Organized pre-production elements (call sheets, scripts, shooting schedules, etc.) - Performed on-set responsibilities including: overseeing crew and staff, keeping track of time, and making sure every shot was on schedule for every location.