Nate Thomas

- Developed game show while incorporating network notes in preparation for pilot and series order - Head writer of script and questions for game play - Cast and produced all aspects of run thru’s

Lead team of 20 employees developing a one hour LIVE daily show. Oversaw all writing, segment development and production, bookings, field shoots and hiring, Successfully pulled off an hour of topical content every day. More than doubled ratings and increased social engagement by 500%. Incorporated sponsors into programming (Bud, AMEX, Monster...)

Oversaw production team during casting Shaped story lines and episodic arc Noted and approved all deliverables Managed production while ensuring schedule was met

Developed the show from it's initial sizzle with production team Oversaw story lines and character arc for series Noted and approved deliverables for air Reorganized production strategy for them after budgetary issues arose

Approved story lines and episodic pairings (A-story/B-story) Noted and approved all deliverables for air Kept shooting and the edit bays on schedule Oversaw overall production once shooting got underway

Oversaw production from the network side Helped with Development to offer something new each season Noted and Approved episodes for delivery Kept production on schedule and aided budgetary issues

Updated development and production procedures to streamline projects, enhancing quality of network programming Executive Produced and Developed all unscripted content for the network Guided producers and talent under tight budgetary constraints Gave episodic notes and approved final deliverables for air Credited for a number of the networks highest rated series

Originally a big hit in Russia, I helped developed the show for American audiences Wrote questions and staged early run-thru's Executed the transition from idea to pilot shoot to series