Leah Michaels

Produce multiple episodes of new true-crime documentary series about serial killers or A+E. Stringing footage in AVID, crafting character arcs and story beats, working with archival footage, writing pickups, coordinating with field teams, developing interview topics and overseeing interview shoots, etc.

Story producer for new premium cooking competition for Hulu

Produce multiple episodes of new true-crime documentary series for Investigation Discovery/ Discovery+. Stringing footage in AVID, crafting character arcs and story beats, writing pickups, coordinating with field teams, etc.

Story-produced the Bleacher Report hit digital series ‘Untold Stories,’ interviewing former NFL players. Conducted initial research, pre-interviewed talent, crafted story narrative and arc, prepped and talent on set, and produced host and talent during the shoots.

Story-Produced 6 of 14 episodes of A&E law enforcement docu-series Alaska PD. Supervised field and post teams for season 2. Helped develop spin-off concepts for the show

Pitch, research, and develop new video content for the New York Post. Contact and pre-interview potential contributors and talent. Conceive story beats and scenes for shoots. Develop new long-form series concepts to be pitched to networks, streamers, brands, and distributors. Pitch daily “rapid” videos to be featured on NYPost.com, the NY Post YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Worked on creative, production, and post of the finale episode of the PBS documentary series The Great American Read. Pitched and shot field pieces, worked on the episode script, created stringouts in post, and worked on set while filming the live to-tape finale. Handled legal and release deliverables.

Worked as story producer from pre through post production for major Budweiser video content. Conceptualized story arc, wrote interview questions, aided director and EP during the two-day shoot in Atlanta with story and characters, and produced the cut in post. Cast the 40 “real people” talent for the video, and produced and handled talent during the shoot. Also worked development and casting for unscripted cable series and major video campaigns for Hilton Worldwide and Clean & Clear.

Worked across development, production, and post-production of various digital branded and original series for National Geographic. Planned logistics, pre-interviewed talent, wrote interview questions, created treatments, and assisted in post. Also built development concepts for The Front original programming and took meetings with clients, talent, and potential collaborators.

Worked across development, production, and post-production of various digital branded and original series for National Geographic. Planned logistics, pre-interviewed talent, wrote interview questions, created treatments, and assisted in post. Also built development concepts for The Front original programming and took meetings with clients, talent, and potential collaborators.

Find, license, and track archival needs for an archive-heavy Science Channel show. Work with Story Producers to find the right content, keep an organized tracker of all materials used for the budget.

- Assisted in development of new series for the VICE television network VICELAND, including finding and interviewing prospective talent and editing the cuts for sizzle reels; pulling bites and working with editors on pilot cuts; writing beat sheets, episode breakdowns, pitch documents, and show descriptions; brainstorming show ideas and content

Assist in creative meetings with writers and producers, work on pre-production such as finding locations, clearing footage, and researching, assist on set during shoots, help with the post-production process, transcribing, logging, updating scripts

Help creative Sizzle Reels from footage from the MTV Vault from the 1908s-today for MTV Music Group. Log and organize footage, picking out moments from unused footage, from music videos, interviews, specials, concerts, rehearsals, to go into reels, which will be pitched to production companies and the network

Transcribed for various non-scripted productions for Storyville Entertainment

Office PA for commerical- assisst producer and production supervisor with all aspects of pre-production

Office and set PA for a major NHL promotional shoot

Assist with various set and office duties for major reality show

Assisted production supervisor and producer with pre production, including preparing start work, contacting vendors, going on runs, and other office duties. Worked in the on set production office during the shoot. Helped with wrap up in the office with invoices, time sheets, and petty cash reconciliation.

Assisted with audience load in, worked with audience voting app, helped with equipment set up and break down, went on runs, performed any other duties needed of me on set

Organized, distributed, and collected writers' assignments for the show; acted as liaison between writers, producers, and other show departments; oversaw the writers' intern; answered the writer's phones and received visitors to the writers' floor

Worked on all aspects of production for a weekly comedy clip show, including pitching segment ideas, gathering photo and video elements, assisting producers and writers with talent shoots, obtaining wardrobe and props, transcribing interviews, choosing music for segments, and managing the two office interns.

Performed set lock-up and assisted with various other tasks for the CBS primetime program Elementary, working in various locations around New York City with a large, professional crew

Helped with various on-set needs such as set dressing and helping with props for the art department. Also performed typical PA duties such as camera and lighting equipment set up and break down, slating, craft services, and assisting the 1st AD and producer.

Worked on pre-production for a high-quality student thesis TV comedy sketch pilot, which included creating the seven-day shooting schedule, shopping for supplies,finding locations, organizing cast and crew of over 15 people. Assisted during shoots as well with script supervision, sound operation, set-up, and transportation.

Handled various pre-production for a professional-quality student film directed by Travis Bogosian, with duties such as making the shooting schedule, organizing transportation and housing for 29 cast and crew members, securing shooting locations, and organizing craft services, as well as assisting on-set during shoots

Assisted producers by conducting research on upcoming guests, utilizing all forms of media; Organized research material for archival purposes and fulfilled daily production needs; Updated talent bookings and answered phones from high profile clientele including actors, agents, politicians, executives, and producers; Assisted with various backstage duties