Wesley Middleton

Cast, write, and field produce pilot episode for new true crime series about homicide cases involving water.

Supervised and executed the development, writing, and production of multiple episodes for award-winning true crime series that explores the impact of homicide cases on small communities around the US. Contributed directly to multiple episodes while managing a team of five research/segment producers. Set daily and weekly expectations; manage workflow; lead meetings; produce nightly reports. Researched and assessed upcoming stories; write one-sheets to submit for network approval. Cast interviewees; conducted pre-interviews; maintained relationships; obtain releases. Compiled research, story, location, and interviewee information for each episode writer. Wrote and revised beat sheets and outlines to meet network expectations. Provide documentation for legal questions.

Created two hour-long episodes, “Tracking a Killer” and “Caught in the App,” for new true crime series about cases solved by digital evidence, based solely on first-person interviews. Wrote shooting script and interview questions based on case research and interviewee slate. Conducted outreach and obtained commitments from additional interviewees; produced five-day field shoot in collaboration with DP, AP, and PM; worked closely with AP and editor to create visually compelling, graphics-rich five-act episode; wrote final episode script, snap-ins, and short forms in collaboration with AP.

Supervised and executed the development, writing, and production of multiple episodes for award-winning true crime series that explores the impact of homicide cases on small communities around the US. Contributed directly to multiple episodes while managing a team of five research/segment producers. Set daily and weekly expectations; manage workflow; lead meetings; produce nightly reports. Researched and assessed upcoming stories; write one-sheets to submit for network approval. Cast interviewees; conducted pre-interviews; maintained relationships; obtain releases. Compiled research, story, location, and interviewee information for each episode writer. Wrote and revised beat sheets and outlines to meet network expectations. Provide documentation for legal questions.

Notes from the Dead (S1): Researched, cast, and scheduled four episodes of a new hour-long true crime series focusing on cases in which the victim leaves behind a clue in their crime, slated to air on CNN+. Season did not air due to cancellation of CNN+ platform. Phrogging: Hider in My House (S2): Development of second season of true crime case exploring cases in which criminals hide in others’ homes. Stalk of Shame (S1): Development of new true crime series focusing on cases of stalking and survival.

Produced two episodes, “The King of Orange County” and “A Legacy to Die For,” for inaugural season of a new premium true crime series. Wrote pitches and provided production support for additional episodes. Researched and wrote short and extended network pitches for multiple episodes. Conducted and transcribed pre-interviews, wrote timelines, and created cast breakdowns. Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media, managed licensing process.

Produced 20+ experiential marketing events/year for top-selling supplement company. Negotiated all partnership contracts; hired, trained, and managed brand ambassadors and tour manager; created and maintained annual budget; managed all logistics from product ordering to shipping to travel.

Worked closely with Art Director to create "post-zombie apocalypse" set for Doritos on the Run, a spec commercial for the Doritos Crash the Superbowl contest. Assisted with resetting props and set items during shoot.