Karl Rodulfo

Development producer with several years experience helping develop and produce original series and specials for Discovery Channel and its sister networks (Science, Animal Planet, TLC, Destination America). Responsible for providing background research, finding and managing original on-screen talent, and developing show pitches for senior network executives. • Co-produced and project managed seven highly rated specials and nonfiction series across multiple cable networks. • Conceives, writes, and designs all paper treatments and presentation decks for all development projects. • Worked closely with vendors and production companies to keep deliverables on time, on budget, and meeting all editorial requirements. • Found, contacted, and signed over a dozen singularly unique talent to exclusive holding deals for high-level projects in development with Discovery. • Provided administrative support for EVP and team as needed.

An Animal Planet network representative working closely with producers, agents, and production companies to develop and create new series and specials for the cable network. • Developed and helped produce four original nonfiction series for Animal Planet. • Evaluated over a hundred pitches and worked closely with producers to develop reels and treatments while working within budget constraints and brand mandates. • Provided comprehensive network notes and creative direction on series in production. • Provided administrative support to two VPs.

• Provided breaking news updates to producers. Functioned as researcher and primary fact checker for all health-related stories for NBC News TODAY, Dateline, and Nightly News. Initiated outreach to interview subjects and conducted pre-interviews for segments.