Nick Riccardo

Recruited to join new media startup during its acquisition of LittleThings to help guide & redevelop brand • Launched the audio content division & created roster of podcasts for multiple parenting brands in company’s portfolio • Developed, cast, produced & edited scripted & unscripted podcasts • Designed a new partnership model designed to use the company’s reach & resources to elevate existing voices in podcasting

Wrote & produced viral videos & chats for LittleThings’ Facebook pages, garnering up to 20 million views per video

Wrote & produced a daily Facebook Live & OTT daytime talk show featuring celebrity interviews, trending topics & lifestyle segments • Wrote full hour-length scripts for every episode • Researched, pre-interviewed & briefed guests

• Assisting producers in the development, organization, and execution of daily live-to-tape show segments • Pitching show and segment ideas • Booking and managing guests for on-air viewer appearances • Tracking relevant news and pop culture stories to discuss on air

• Auditioned potential contestants and administered entrance test • Wrote host’s contestant intros for air • Produced contestants by finding stories and coaching them through the gameplay process • Wrote contestant one-sheets and blue cards for producers and host • Managed sequestered contestants during tapings • Oversaw preparation of contestants for air and escorted them to set • Maintained smooth flow of operations in studio during tapings • Researched and secured newsworthy contestants for theme weeks • Promoted auditions nationally through web and phone outreach • Maintained audition videos, photos, and correspondence

• Managed arrival of talent in green room • Aided in research for pre-taped informational segments • Obtained and processed accounting and release forms from talent • Purchased wardrobe for show guests • Transcribed raw footage for research and editing • Provided coverage for Assistant to the EP • Covered reception desk and performed administrative tasks

• Performed post-production and administrative tasks for television production company specializing in unscripted series • Logged and transcribed footage for editing department • Organized and maintained casting files, including actors’ information and appearance release forms • Took part in episode pitch meetings