Nick R. (He/Him)

I worked as a one-man band – and consolidated a three-person crew – making interview subjects more comfortable in discussing sensitive medical matters. I delved into the transformative impact on their lives, filming on location with close family and friends. •Managed field production and filmed (8) segments in several weeks, achieving 60 – 70% cost savings in multiple U.S cities. •Conducted background research, pre-interviewed sources, and built relationships with the cast for highly rated TLC series. •Story-edited packages and collaborated with multiple editors to deliver final polished segments with minimal network notes.

I spearheaded the optimization of a high-volume post department catering to linear, social, and promo content. I accomplished this by meeting one-on-one with editors and actively participating in department head meetings, ensuring project alignment with network goals. •Streamlined operations from ingest and acquisition to delivery, overseeing communications with 50 US and global stakeholders. •Worked alongside SVP of Post and managed editor workflow, while assisting with editing and re-versioning foreign assets. •Devised performance improvement initiatives, achieving a 35 – 50% productivity boost, and exceeding quarterly targets.

•Produced short-form segments in which Polygon hosts conducted interviews with celebrity guests (a la “Rolling Stone”), while gaming •Coordinated all filming logistics in tandem with NY offices, including scouting, hiring local crews, and producing on-site •Wrote host/guest talking points and helped craft overall aesthetic for a new digital series

•Shot backstory packages for pilot and created edit scripts •Wrote and produced sizzle reel and incorporated notes from senior executives •Assisted with building segments for proof-of-concept pilot

I put my love for music on full display, showcasing the late rapper’s tour performances and emphasizing his raw energy and dynamic stage presence. This unforgettable portrayal of talent earned two Telly Awards: Outstanding Documentary and Live Event Feature. •Curated song selection and assisted story producing to better serve the principal interview and main narrative. •Received a positive reception at Hollywood Premiere, confirming alignment with the Grammy’s and artist’s creative vision.

I served as the go-to producer in filming world exclusives and groundbreaking medical procedures. I became known for composure, friendliness, and agility in fast-paced, real-world environments from hospitals and morgues to interventions and police ride-alongs. •Skillfully filmed sensitive subject matter for 100+ episodes, garnering a submission for a Daytime Emmy nomination. •Handled all field logistics from pre-interviews and scheduling to equipment needs for extensive US travel in all 50 states. •Wrote edit scripts and collaborated with multiple editors daily to meet strict “live to tape” filming deadlines at Paramount. •Entrusted by Stage 29 senior executives and produced a sizzle presentation for a talk-show spin-off ordered to series by CBS.

•Produced backstory packages with senior show talent, non-actors and minors alongside domesticated and wild animals •Wrote all edit scripts and provided edit coverage, utilizing stock footage, personal imagery, title cards and misc. graphics •Story Produced on Avid media composer as well as oversaw multiple editors and provided notes on rough cuts •Pitched story/segment ideas and worked heavily with Production to ensure all filming was properly staffed, permitted and released

•Established procedures and infrastructure for news team including: feed captures, location/talent booking, and post deliverables •Pitched story topics, wrote packages, coordinated rundowns, and worked in tandem with Research, Legal and Editorial •Ensured the meeting of all news deadlines to make scheduled air-time •Delegated story assignments and coverage needs to Associate Producers

•Wrote, produced, and conducted celebrity interviews for one-hour tribute special assembled in a week •Supervised voice over/edit sessions and acquired third party footage from movie studios, publishing houses and celebrities •Provided notes on cuts and completed production reports

•Delegated with vetting talent, establishing cast relations and crafting potential story beats •Worked alongside producers of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” to ensure network branding

•Pre-interviewed talent for Speed Channel elimination-reality series •Secured locations, logged detailed field notes for hot sheets and assisted with field directing & story producing

•Seasons 2 & 3 •Writer/Producer for BET’s My Black is Beautiful sizzle reels, product integration spots & webisodes •Field produced large-scale shoots nationwide & edited 20+ online segments on Avid MC

•Wrote and co-produced a series of production integration / style segments •Coordinated filming logistics, assisted set designer with mood boards, and oversaw edit sessions

•Wrote and produced 15 half-hour/one-hour breaking news specials and holiday shows in three-year period •Set ratings record for highest viewed news specials (2009) •Established relationships with publicists, agents and managers plus secured talent from film, music and television •Crafted product integration spots for Subaru, eBay, Mary Kay & more •Brokered trade-outs with LA venues & international household brands •Creative problem-solving skills in delivering projects on-time and on-budget, plus oversaw edits, QC/delivery, and wrap-up

•Field produced large-scale nationwide shoots with 3 crews per city and edited 20+ online segments

•Wrote, produced, and field produced for a nationally syndicated magazine show that profiles inspiring Latinos •Communicated logistics and creative with publicists, managers, and celebrities

I elevated audience awareness for a multicultural network targeting English-speaking Latinos. This was accomplished by leading a multiplatform marketing department and actively engaging with showrunners and ad sales for episode launches and tie-ins. •Managed a comprehensive production calendar for linear, marketing, and B2B for the US and emerging global markets. •Coordinated with producers and on-air talent, contributing to the creation of digital series, on-air

•Assembled show content via release schedules, inside buzz, and Internet blogs for a weekly movie review series •Wrote teases, oversaw edit sessions, and acquired EPK footage

Wrote and produced segments for a home makeover special, field-produced large crews, and selected SOTs

•Provided extensive research and coordinated shoot logistics for special chronicling the sensitive subject matter of celebrity stalkers (E! International) •Generated segment ideas, pre-interviewed subjects, transcribed footage, and acquired third-party footage

•Wrote and self-edited hundreds of on-air promotional segments with Avid MC for Comcast VOD (E! Networks)

•Edited nightly newscast, created on-air graphics, ran chyron station, operated studio cameras, wrote packages & fact checked