Simone Hilliard

Supervised a CMT presentation resulting in a successful series pick up

*Screened all footage and cut tight story stringouts for edit, collaborated with editor to establish character growth and scene objectives *Worked with Co-EP to track story and build episode, wrote pick-up scene beat sheets and interview questions to further expound storytelling

*Screened all footage and cut tight story stringouts for Bravo presentation resulting in a successful series pick up

*Screened all footage and cut tight story stringouts for edit, collaborated with editor to establish character growth and scene objectives *Worked with Co-EP to track story and build episode, wrote pick-up scene beat sheets and interview questions to further expound storytelling

● Screened all footage and cut down scenes to prep for edit, collaborated with editor to establish character growth, story, tone and scene goals ● Worked with Co-EP to track story and build episode, prepared pick-up scene beat sheets and wrote interview questions to further expound storytelling

● Prepared interview questions, wrangled A-list talent and floor produced show hosts at LIVE half-hour red carpet event

Screened all ftg and post produced recap packages to highlight "Below Deck" series story lines for reunion show; wrote host script and cast questions, solicited additional fan questions from social platforms, and produced 90 min live-to-tape multi-cam studio shoot

● Prepared interview questions, wrangled A-list talent and floor produced main show host Sway at LIVE one hour red carpet event

● Wrote full scripts, conducted expert interviews, and supervised edits for MTV special divulging insider secrets from VMAs past

● Wrote full host script and worked with teleprompter operator during LIVE broadcast to address impromptu script revisions

● Worked closely with EVP of MTV News and Docs to produce creative content; directed multi-cam field shoot and post-produced verite summer special at festival with 48 hour shoot to air turnaround

● Collaborated with Executive Producer to select clips, directed 4 camera-crew celebrity host shoot and supervised edit of countdown special

● Developed creative content; created talent pitch decks; supervised field shoots, and managed post-production team to ensure on-time submission of deliverables including episode and web content

● Worked both in the field and in post to direct multic-cam celebrity shoots as they recreate noteworthy moments in pop culture ● Approved celebrity casting, conceived shoot concepts, created pitch decks, and oversaw budget, staffing and pre/ post-production

● Produced, conceptualized new topical segments, sourced all stock photos/footage and managed weekend edits and live feeds for weekly studio show resulting in a 3rd season pick-up

● Prepped and floor produced featured "Catfish" talent on set during LIVE studio taping immediately following premiere of episode

● Wrote one-sheets, created pitch decks, and shot/edited test tapes for potential series and specials resulting in the pick up of the "Mean Girls" ten year anniversary special

● Co-developed concept and produced celebrity talent-based presentation pilot which was green-lit for two 1 hour specials ● Worked closely with EVP and VP of MTV News and Specials to create shoot concepts, directed 4-6 cam production shoots, supervised multiple edits and collaborated with 3rd party graphic house to develop new graphic elements

● Produced, conceptualized new topical segments, sourced all 3rd party photos/footage and managed weekend edits and live feeds for weekly studio show resulting in a 2nd season pick-up

● Collaborated with Executive Producer to select clips, directed host shoot and supervised edit of countdown special revisiting memorable weddings from "The Real Housewives" franchise

● Assembled avid story string outs from 200 hours of footage; collaborated with editors to develop dramatic plotlines and create character development for ensemble docu-series

● Wrote talent script for 8-hour digital cross-channel T-Mobile Integrated Marketing live-stream featuring various voices including MTV, VH1, MTV2 & CMT hosts

● Conducted celebrity interviews and managed 10 person editing team in story and web content production ● Oversaw all cuts, network notes, onlines, and mixes for delivery

● Directed 4 camera-crew for interview series and supervised steadicam story reenactment shoots to capture a cinematic look for primetime series

● Worked both in the field and in post to direct and follow character; developed the first scenario in MADE history where pupil fires coach ● Assembled sequences from 100+ hours of footage; collaborated with editors to develop plotlines and story arcs ● Cleared locations and negotiated gratis makeup manufacturing kit totaling $10k+

● Wrote host script and produced one hour tongue-in-cheek dating special with “The Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger ● Directed and post-produced multi-cam dating vignettes with Bravo talent to support show story lines ● Conceived entertaining show games for Andy Cohen and Patti including Slot at Love, Patti Foul, and Speed Dating

● Post-produced multiple episodes and web content for half-hour celebrity interview series ● Wrote VO for series’ superteases and pop culture packages ● Oversaw offline/ online edits, audio mixes, and distribution of final show deliverables ● Supervised music and media licensing AP to ensure all 3rd party multimedia assets were acquired for series' production

● Story produced multiple segments and online content for celebrity interview series ● Acquired all 3rd party multimedia assets and sought proper clearance through M&ML department ● Tracked series’ music and media budgets, reporting directly to Supervising Producer ● Oversaw post-production process including digitization of all media and delegation of PA work assignments

● Acquired all 3rd party multimedia assets and sought proper clearance through M&ML department ● Tracked and forecast series’ music and media budgets, reporting directly to Supervising Producer ● Oversaw post-production process including digitization of all media and delegation of PA work assignments ● Developed and maintained extensive media library and shared drive

● Pulled archival footage from MTV libraries and requested/negotiated rates for 3rd party multimedia assets from network archives ● Assisted segment producers in edit and supervised night edits ● Managed music and media budgets

● Shadowed field producers to ensure story points were conveyed ● Took field notes, and created hot sheets ● Scouted and cleared sensitive shoot locations