MARTIN F. HINTON

New York, NY

646-***-**** ad31lb@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/MartinFHinton @MartinFHinton NEWS PRODUCER AND PROGRAM DEVELOPER

Content producer, journalist, and storyteller with broad experience writing, developing, editing, and producing high profile business and political stories that drive viewership for news organizations. Proven ability to distill complex ideas into compelling and impactful narratives across video, print, and digital broadcast media. Trusted strategic advisor, collaborator, and team builder known for building and providing in-depth analysis on current and emerging political stories.

Television Production

Broadcast Media

Talent Management

Documentaries

Investigative Reporting

Digital Media

Podcasts

Project Management

Team Leadership

SELECT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Investigative News. Led production of Fox News’ Investigative Unit launching first true crime podcast

“Derby City Betrayal“ followed by “House of Broken Dreams: The Jennifer Kesse Story.”

• Documentaries. Executive Producer for news unit specializing in investigative reporting, breaking news, and behind the scenes documentaries.

• New Reporting. Developed and managed “Rise of Freedom” series, reported by Shepard Smith documenting construction of the new World Trade Center.

• Digital Media. Advised, initiated, and consulted on launching new digital strategies including podcasts on Apple, releasing series on DVD with Amazon and streaming series on Hulu and Tubi.

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EXPERIENCE

Cyber Insurance News and Information – New York, NY August 2023 – Present Executive Editor and Publisher

• A Rhetorical Ronin Content solution, this digital news site is the leading source for cybersecurity insurance news, insights, and data.

• www.cyberinsurancenews.org

RHETORICAL RONIN LLC – New York, NY 2021 – Present Managing Director/ Producer

Founding partner of this full spectrum media company.

• Content Solutions: Reality, Interactive & News

The Proof is Out There: Military Mysteries – New York, NY April 2022 – January 2023 NEW History Channel Series

A+E Networks/ Six West Media

Co-Executive Producer

Led six-episode development of this new program for The History Channel focusing on caught on camera military events.

• Coached and developed hosts Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins, both new to this format.

• Managed production team of 16, recruited on camera experts, supervised segment production and postproduction.

FOX NEWS NETWORK, LLC – New York, NY 2000 – 2020

Executive Producer (2017 – 2020)

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Launched and managed the first Fox News Investigative Unit with an emphasis on classic investigative journalism, multi-part reporting on complex issues, and production of a sensitive nature.

• Managed the 14-person team charged with creating content for FNC, FBN, and the respective websites, Fox Radio podcasts, and Fox Nation. Produced over 700 pieces of original reporting since inception.

• Led production of the first true crime podcast “Derby City Betrayal", resulting in green lighting a true crime podcast series, “House of Broken Dreams: The Jennifer Kesse Story,” and released as an Apple exclusive in November 2020 and was a top 10 podcast reaching two million plus downloads.

• From March to July 2020, the team focused on breaking news and the Coronavirus. The unit set out to write a first draft of history creating over 80 original pieces of work and 40 television segments for both FNC and FBN.

Executive Producer (2014 – 2017)

Managed Fox News Reporting unit specializing in investigative reporting, explanatory journalism, breaking news, and exclusive behind-the-scenes documentaries.

• Oversight and talent management of “Political Insiders”, which developed into a staple of Sunday evening’s Fox Report, through the 2016 presidential campaign.

• Frequently filled in on-air when one of the regular "Insiders" was unavailable.

• “Political Insiders” expanded to a weekly 30-minute segment airing within Sunday’s Fox Report anchored by Harris Faulkner. This 30-minute segment was routinely the highest rated on cable news, in its timeslot. Senior Producer/Program Development (2008 – 2014)

Consulted and advised on numerous programs, coaching talent, and new digital initiatives.

Developed short weekly digital program “Campaign Insiders” into the “Political Insiders” segment on the channel, featuring Pat Caddell, Doug Schoen, and John LeBoutillier.

Developed and managed “Rise of Freedom” series, reported by Shepard Smith documenting construction of the new World Trade Center; included a weekly segment, digital extras, and an iPad book picked by Apple as one of the 2011’s Ten Best.

Piloted and launched weekly “Ask Dr. Manny” digital show, a home for 60-second pharmaceutical commercials targeted by the Fox digital ad sales team.

Coordinated the 2008 Youth Vote coverage with anchor Heather Nauert; included weekly segments and an hour-long documentary focused on the size/potential voting power of the millennial generation in the first presidential election any of them were old enough to vote. Senior Producer/Producer/Writer (2002 – 2008)

Oversaw and managed all phases of production of the documentary series “War Stories with Oliver North”. Production and filming required travel across America and overseas to Vietnam, The Philippines, England, South Africa, and South Korea.

Led the first major release of any Fox News program (“War Stories” on DVD), with sales through Amazon. Coordinated efforts with promotions department, websites, publicity, and marketing.

Wrote and produced all or part of over 25 episodes. Producer, Documentary Unit (2001 – 2002)

Various assignments creating long-form and breaking news content.

Produced segments for “The Pulse”, a Fox Network newsmagazine anchored by Shepard Smith.

“Heroes with John Kasich”: Hosted by former Ohio Governor John Kasich; a series of one-hour specials featuring “good news” stories from across the nation.

“Crimewave”: Hosted by Jon Scott; a weekly, one-hour program that documented a single crime combining original writing with repurposed b-roll and interviews from the Fox archives.

“Specials”: Produced one-hour episodes on tight deadlines that aired during the weekend and typically focused on a breaking news event from the previous week.

“212”: Anchored by Brian Kilmeade; shot and wrote shorts on aspects of New York City and New Yorkers using mini-dv cameras (finished segments are void of reporter track). Martin F. Hinton ad31lb@r.postjobfree.com Page 3

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOX NETWORK – New York, NY

Producer, “Fox Files”

INSIDE EDITION – New York, NY

Investigative Associate Producer

VOLUNTEER WORK

SAPIEN LABS – New York, NY

Advisory Board Member November 2023 - Present

Sapien Labs is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded in 2016 with a mission to understand and enable the human mind.

Providing strategic communications and PR advice. EDUCATION

Ohio Wesleyan University – Delaware, OH

Major in Politics & Government; Minor in History

OTHER

US, UK, and Irish Passport Holder

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Available upon request.

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