Keila Mera

Delegated tasks appropriately and assisted in the producing and directing of segments as needed. Provided administrative assistance by hiring crew, printing scripts, releases and necessary production paperwork as well as complete film permit and production related requests including travel coordination, itemizing petty cash reports and organizing show drive. Tracked numerous script updates, historical item availability, talent schedules and various required paperwork to ensure all story needs and agreements are logged and sent to both essential teams. Responsible for overseeing a team of Director(s), Producer(s), a Media Manager, a Hair & Makeup team, Camera & Audio Operators, a Production Manager & multiple PAs, a teleprompter operator and casted background actors. Assisted in the finding and filing out of paperwork for historical/archival licenses to ensure proper protocol is upheld to minimize the risk of damage. Corrected show database in real time as needed and reported to both New York and LA teams to create most up to date reports.

Found, researched and pitched New York Restaurants to be featured in a new food & art series for Tastmade digital video content and social channels (and later for streaming platform, HULU) Assisted and supported team initiatives of the larger Tastemade & The Hundreds’ production group, as requested. Exercised appropriate judgement as it relates to production requests, legal documents, talent involvement, and maintain show drive as well Tastemade and production guidelines. Established approved filming locations via the completion of permits applications and properly executed shoots on site at various restaurants, New York neighborhoods, parks and iconic B-Roll/high traffic areas. Produced and directed segments, B-Roll, etc when needed and oversaw a team of PAs and a Media Manager to confirm the organization and smooth running of all filming dates. Ensured the integration of both Art and Food in an episode/segment and collaborated with subject’s personal materials, social media content, restaurant designers, floor/construction plans and overall concept or theme of specific food/menu item and location to better relay a story. Created and maintained a post-filming excel checklist to reassure team that all legal documents, necessary show/episode needs, featured talent and important information is accounted for, accurate and up-to-date. Performed Production Management and Post Production duties as assigned. and produced reports as required.

Acted as the first point of contact for talent/cast when it comes to creative requests, segment production and/or requirements. Conducted interviews, OTFs and ITMs as well as produced and directed segments (mainly comedic for light-hearted dating series). Pitched the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas and storylines.
Wrote and produced field notes, scenes/segments, etc with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Created production and cast schedules as well as write beat sheets, hot sheets and episode summaries. Oversaw the distribution of show related paperwork to proper departments, teams and cast/talent. Tracked story changes with producers and production departments. Assisted with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed.

Produced OTFs and segments as needed while Supervising Senior Producer conducted full interviews. Produced and directed segments for the show as well as promote and/or suggest the creation of cast materials including but not limited to: iPhone behind-the scenes footage, disposal film photos taken during scenes, personal written letters or images constructed for other cast members, etc Clearly communicated emerging story plot lines, story changes and/or production needs to the wider creative team and ensure everyone is informed of the latest creative, schedules and upcoming series or episode requirements. Meticulously maintained and updated creative schedules and timelines while managing workloads of creatives and identified missing information or explanation for story purposes in advance. Wrote daily field notes and completed cast orders for the progression of the series. Wrangled talent and performed miscellaneous duties as needed.

Researched, pitched and produced food segments for VICE’s Munchies series. Understood and implemented proper video transferring procedures to producers, media managers and/or Directors of Photography in the field. Conducted remote and field video and/or phone interviews for various segments. Communicate detailed changes to video production team, crew and various other departments using concise language. Exported media and videos on an as-needed basis to support the Post Production team and show & episode segments and meet time sensitive deadlines. Wrote segment descriptions, proof read episode beat sheets, field notes & interview questions and scheduled video/phone conference calls, interviews routed emails in order of importance to the Senior Producer and Showrunner. Collected and organized artist, subject, creative, personal assets and promotional material and/or copy; edit/re-crop (re-cropping) assets with helps from Editors and AEs when needed. Researched and sourced pre-recorded/filmed stories, archival footage and media from company external hard drives.

Researched, wrote and produced scenes/segments, games ideas, field notes, beat sheets, editorial copy and episode descriptions with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Produced guest segments, wrote sharp OTF and interview questions and identify the strongest elements/angles for story. Casted show guests and wrangled talent on show days.
Relayed post production needs and information to all necessary departments and managed post production schedules/calendars. Strung together segment clips/media via Adobe Premiere when needed.
Conducted extensive research for shows in development and assisted in new show pitch and/or development meetings. Researched venues, equipment prices, vendors and attended all shoot days/events to provide on-the-ground support.
Contributed data for the production budgets and assisted with reconciliation.

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Reported to the Video Producers and supported the Video Team/crew with project management and collaborative communications within and between various teams, departments and cast. Proof watched and marked specific time codes with notes for AE, Editor, Colorist and additional Post Production staff to make corrections and adjustments to in order to achieve the intended message of a project, segment and/or full episode. Coordinated the movement of review versions and final deliverables for all episodes to the appropriate destinations and helped maintain the organization and filing of content on the company channels, server and/or drive(s). Monitored, tracked, interpreted, and leveraged social media industry trends and best practices in order to promote show viewership on episode premiere dates. Researched and sourced recorded music from various agencies in order to complete and submit music cue sheets, Sourced B-Roll, Stock & archival footage as well as cast media from company external hard drives, visual media suppliers and cast for all show and/or episode needs. Assisted in the creation and management of gifs, metadata, titles, thumbnails, and ending credits amongst other needs with the help of the AE.

Reported to the Video Producers and supported the Video Team/crew with project management and collaborative communications within and between various teams, departments and cast. Proof watched and marked specific time codes with notes for AE, Editor, Colorist and additional Post Production staff to make corrections and adjustments to in order to achieve the intended message of a project, segment and/or full episode. Coordinated the movement of review versions and final deliverables for all episodes to the appropriate destinations and helped maintain the organization and filing of content on the company channels, server and/or drive(s). Monitored, tracked, interpreted, and leveraged social media industry trends and best practices in order to promote show viewership on episode premiere dates. Researched and sourced recorded music from various agencies in order to complete and submit music cue sheets, Sourced B-Roll, Stock & archival footage as well as cast media from company external hard drives, visual media suppliers and cast for all show and/or episode needs. Assisted in the creation and management of gifs, metadata, titles, thumbnails, and ending credits amongst other needs with the help of the AE.

Reported to the Video Producers and supported the Video Team/crew with project management and collaborative communications within and between various teams, departments and cast. Provide the first stage of quality assurance on all video review sessions and field notes with particular attention to visual consistency by noting necessary missing elements and discrepancies between copy used across broadcast materials Ingested final deliverables from external vendors and tagged video content, organized show folders and computer files in company server and Google drive for future use or reference. Maintained status and deliverables updates on shared project management software, excel spread sheets and additional applications to ensure accuracy, visibility, and efficient workflow movement. Researched and sourced recorded music from various agencies in order to complete and submit music cue sheets, Sourced B-Roll, Stock & archival footage as well as cast media from company external hard drives, visual media suppliers and cast for all show and/or episode needs.

Reported to the Video Producers and supported the Video Team/crew with project management and collaborative communications within and between various teams, departments and cast. Tracked, renamed, moved, copied and re-organized show media, cuts, deliverables and final delivery files and links for consistency and timely distribution. Provided the first stage of quality assurance on all video review sessions and field notes with particular attention to visual consistency by noting necessary missing elements and discrepancies between copy used across broadcast materials, as well as by identifying opportunities to communicate information more clearly to audiences. Researched and sourced recorded music from various agencies in order to complete and submit music cue sheets, Sourced B-Roll, Stock & archival footage as well as cast media from company external hard drives, visual media suppliers and cast for all show and/or episode needs. Updated and maintained both older and upcoming content for the company’s series and spin-off series’ files and social channels by uploading gifs during optimal time frames for best social interaction practices.

Reported to the Video Producers and supported the Video Team/crew with project management and collaborative communications within and between various teams, departments and cast. Proof watched and marked specific time codes with notes for AE, Editor, Colorist and additional Post Production staff to make corrections and adjustments to in order to achieve the intended message of a project, segment and/or full episode. Coordinated the movement of review versions and final deliverables for all episodes to the appropriate destinations and helped maintain the organization and filing of content on the company channels, server and/or drive(s). Monitored, tracked, interpreted, and leveraged social media industry trends and best practices in order to promote show viewership on episode premiere dates.

Reported to the Video Producers and supported the Video Team/crew with project management and collaborative communications within and between various teams, departments and cast. Provide the first stage of quality assurance on all video review sessions and field notes with particular attention to visual consistency by noting necessary missing elements and discrepancies between copy used across broadcast materials Ingested final deliverables from external vendors and tagged video content, organized show folders and computer files in company server and Google drive for future use or reference. Maintained status and deliverables updates on shared project management software, excel spread sheets and additional applications to ensure accuracy, visibility, and efficient workflow movement. Researched and sourced recorded music from various agencies in order to complete and submit music cue sheets, Sourced B-Roll, Stock & archival footage as well as cast media from company external hard drives, visual media suppliers and cast for all show and/or episode needs.

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Provided support for the production management team by maintaing and organizing show files, drives and legal documents. Reconciled p-card, PC receipts and reports and tracked/filed POs and invoices. Helped production manager with the assistance of time cards, payroll, and by obtaining film/location agreements and.or permits, Acted as the clearance coordinator by creating/replenishing various release forms, organizing/filing releases from field shoots and following up on missing or incomplete location, appearance and/or materials agreements

Prepped various releases for both core PAs and on-call PAs before daily tapings, Obtained/organized contestant/appearance release forms during show tapings. Assisted Talent, fulfilled prop requests and completed production runs as needed. Trained/oversaw various on-call Pas with standards and procedures. Helped with casting extras for various segments

Created and distributed call sheets and resource lists while also supporting the Line producer and Production Manager by booking crew, renting equipment from various production gear outlets, and reconciling P-Cards and Petty Cash receipts. Trained and Managed a team of Production Assistants and delegated tasks ranging from obtaining releases to general production runs. Organized and maintained all releases for show drive, collected start paperwork, time sheets and box kit rentals for Payroll and Booked travel arrangements for crew and guests, Assisted with the casting of background extras when needed.

Acted as the clearance coordinator for the hidden camera show by reviewing and organizing releases to ensure the completion of all necessary legal forms before being sent to the UK offices, Assisted the production, art and technical departments by prepping upcoming shoots, reconciling P-Card and Petty Cash receipts, researching potential experients/show ideas, scouting locations, sourcing out props and production materials, booking travel for crew, qnd by creating and distributing call sheets and resource lists. Assisted with the casting of background actors and testers featured on the show.

Obtained and organized release forms that included clearances for: appearances/logos/video usage/intellectual property/non-disclosure agreements amongst others. Assisted talent and assured celebrities did not go on camera with products that were not cleared and/or approved by Production. Acted as the Key PA for assigned crew by handling equipment load in and load out, set lockdowns and general production runs.

Assisted the Assistant Director by maintaining studio lock-ups during filming. Photographed behind-the-scenes shots of cast/bakers, food beauties on competition days and miscellaneous media. Helped the culinary department by replenishing ingredients, prepping food products and resetting arena/competition settings. Obtained and organized all clearance forms during field shoots. Reconciled and organized credit card and petty cash receipts/reports.

Researched, contacted and pitched potential story lines or guests and booked all necessary parties for the show when approved by the Producing team. Updated and maintained show files and guest contact sheets. Helped producers and associate producers throughout the week with guest(s) arrivals, wardrobe fittings, test/detector or story results and production runs. Oversaw show day interns and delegated production tasks accordingly
. Assisted travel coordinators with guest travel arrangements and final departures.

Recruited and casted audience by promoting ticket sign-up list outside of various NY show tapings. Scheduled audiences by emailing/calling/booking/confirming tape dates and times. Helped audience coordinator create tickets/release forms and load audience to and from studio. Created and managed all social media aspects and channels of the show. Performed administrative duties as needed.

Transcribed video content for multiple comedic segments and online archives and helped maintain tape library. Supported control room staff by distributing show rundowns, revisions and final scripts. Completed runs as needed in order to assist production coordinator/managers to fulfill prop and footage requests. Assisted audience coordinator by preparing tickets and loading audience in/out of studio on film days. Performed administrative duties including reconciling petty cash when requested.

Photographed behind-the-scenes action during Saturday dress rehearsals. Acted as the photographer’s assistant for photo shoots; including host and musical guest bumpers. Helped set up lighting and photo equipment while also maintaining the upkeep of products, equipment and files. Maintained Saturday Night Live photo archives, including cast photos, head shots, show bumpers, etc for both season folders and digital drive.

Acted as the direct assistant for the Stage and Production managers before and during live or pre-recorded tapings. Transcribed video content and observed editing sessions while contributing input as needed or requested. Conducted research for talent, segments & episodes and assisted writer’s department with script revisions. Assisted in production runs for daily shows and covered the reception office and talent desk by handling phones and appointments/talent arrivals.

Acted as the direct assistant to the Production Coordinator and Manager by sourcing pre-productions needs and performing general production runs during filming on commercial sets. Filed and maintained production shoot information in show and digitized folders. Contributed with research for pending field shoots. Helped casting department with the organization of resumes, head shots and by scheduling interview dates. Assisted in day-to-day needs including front desk coverage, data entry, organizing budgets, researching product price comparisons and reconciling petty cash.

Compiled competitive reports for broadcast viewership and Nielsen Ratings. Created Ad Sales grids and input programming grids for supervisors and network higher-ups. Helped track ratings, screen shows and provided coverage of Bravo programing. Contributed to departmental and pop culture review sessions when requested and gathered insight and/or information on the latest pop culture, media & television trends.