Katie O'Rourke

Assists producers in planning, research, and shoots for weekly arts and culture series. Coordinates deliverables for broadcast and web distribution, social media and outreach. Creates and markets materials for educators including activity guides and workshops. • Collaborates with the events team to develop and execute regular events to highlight local arts and artists.

Producer, American Masters: American Ballet Theatre: A History (PBS) Additional Producing, American Experience: The Pilgrims (PBS) Co-Producer, Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer (Netflix) Associate Producer, American Masters: Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq (PBS, dir. Nancy Buirski) Associate Producer, American Experience: Death and the Civil War (PBS) Associate Producer, Goldman Sachs (Corporate Industrial) • Researches and organizes archival material through online resources and by creating relationships with key institutions, including negotiating rights clearance for distribution. • Manages organization of the office, creates systems to catalogue and track high volumes of research material. • Supports Senior Producer in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, including grant writing. • Evaluates and books interviewees, conducts deep background research and drafts questions for director. • Coordinates crews and locations for interviews and re-enactments, including international teams. • Facilitates communication between crews and post-production team to ensure optimal workflow. • Coordinates all deliverables ensuring that they meet the standards of the broadcast and funding partners.

Develops and executes fundraising strategy, including a successful 30 day crowd-funding campaign. Researches and drafts all grants (funding received from ITVS, Latino Public Broadcasting, Fledgling Fund). Coordinates and manages website and social media strategy to support fundraising and outreach initiatives. Works with the director to shape structure and creative tone of the film. Ensures all deliverables meet contract requirements and deadlines for funding and distribution partners.