Joann Jean-Lamarre

Supervise a team of 5 Story Producers, Editors and Production Assistants across 17 episodes. Work closely with Executive Producer and Co-Executive Producer to turn episodes around on time and tight deadlines. Identify tasks on an episodic basis and strategically delegate tasks to appropriate Editors and Associate Producers. Map out creative with Executives on how network notes should be addressed and delegate tasks to team of Editors, Story Producers and Associate Producers. Screen and track story across season to strategize an efficient system to turn show vision into reality. Identify and address notes on cuts from internal and network Executives.

Produced sixteen 1-hour episodes of Vh1’s highest rated docu-series. Strategize an efficient system to turn show vision into reality. Identify tasks for the season on an episodic basis and strategically delegate tasks to appropriate team members. Supervised a team of 6 editors, 2 Assistant Editors and an Associate Producer overseeing deliverables to in-house and network executives Ensured all network deadlines are met in time for air dates over the course of sixteen episodes Mapped out creative with Executive Producers on how network notes should be addressed and delegate tasks to team of Editors and Assistant Editors. Produced and deliver innovative and results-driven online content for network online and digital Liaise between production team and legal department to keep track of all cleared footage, photos and music being used in show. Supervised edits for 2-hour special celebrating VH1’s #1 reality show.

Created and implemented a system for screening and researching topics for show. Created comprehensive project timeline and collaborated with various departments throughout pre- and post-production ensuring that all parties kept to timeline. Scheduled on-air talent interviews and conducted pre-interviews. Managed team of Associate Producers, Production Assistants and Editors. Wrote and directed on-air voice over copy. Creatively worked within the allotted budget. Supervised all aspects of post-production from start to completion.

Produced six 1-hour episodes starring Sandra Lee that highlighted restaurants, bars, and clubs around the country. Directed all aspects of post-production. Created and developed show outlines for each episode. Created and maintained a daily grid of all show outlines, story beats, and episodic structure. Scheduled and oversaw weekly calls with talent and production team. Developed project timeline and ensured adherence to the schedule.

Developed and maintained a relationship between production, legal, safety, and external business associates to ensure all legal and contractual matters were attended to. Coordinated and executed plans during MADE's "Live Bigger" Campaign and increased production value. Collaborated with Rights & Clearances Department to ensure all elements for music, media, and photo licensing were cleared for broadcast. Maximized production by enforcing best safety practices.

Collaborated with Rights & Clearances department with regard to music, media, and photo licensing. Pitched story and assisted producers with scripting and producing segments for air. Conducted extensive research for Executive Producers on topical moments for weekly episode.