Project Management Social Media

ZAIRE SAUNDERS

Brooklyn, NY ad5xn3@r.postjobfree.com 917-***-**** linkedin.com/in/zaire-saunders-15055423/ DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCER

Entertainment professional with 15 years of experience working on every aspect of television from development to post- production, specializing in project management and the video production process. Recognized for creating new delivery processes and establishing new methods to create content for social platforms. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and succeed in fast-paced, deadline-driven, multi-tasking environments. Areas of expertise include: Project Management Social Media Casting & Talent Management Television & Print Journalism Screenwriting Field & Studio Production Program Development Budget Management Production Schedules Technical: Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 MS Office Suite Final Draft Photoshop After Effects PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Picture Head, Los Angeles, CA (Remote) 2023 - Present Post Producer at Picture Head (2023-Present)

Supervise post-production process of promotional video content for Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios, Pixar, Lucas Films and 20th Century Studio campaigns.

5 Produce blockbuster movie campaigns for “Avatar: The Way of the Water”, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”.

5 Streamline project schedules for all media platforms. 5 Direct multiple mix, voice over and edit sessions. 5 Execute network format requirements for domestic and international delivery. HBO, New York, NY 2020 - 2023

Finishing Producer at HBO (2020-2023)

Oversees assembly, versioning, and distribution of promotional video content for HBO and HBO Max Marketing Campaigns. Launched HBO Max by spearheading over 150 campaigns. 5 Managed and launched high profile campaigns for “Insecure”, A Black Lady Sketch Show”, White Lotus and “The Flight Attendant”.

5 Improved finishing efficiency and functionality by revamping delivery process for internal producers and vendors. 5 Supervised sessions for mix and color correction by providing notes and feedback for approval. 5 Supported and trouble shoot final delivery of assets with clients. VICE Media, Brooklyn, NY 2019 - 2020

Master Control Room Operator at Vice Media (2019-2020) Support live broadcast operations and digital ingest for HBO award winning show, Vice News Tonight. 5 Managed Remote Transmission for LiveU, Dejero, Mobile Viewpoint, Satellite and fiber optic. 5 Provision live-stream feeds using various encoders such as News Tek, Medi Ads, AWS Elemental for YouTube. 5 Monitored and ingest affiliate news feeds.

5 Routed and recorded contribution and distribution signal. Post Production Associate at Vice Media (2019 – 2019) Supervised post-production process for linear and non-linear content. Transcribed and quality checked news segments. Redesigned post database for the Vice News and Hulu division. FOOD NETWORK, New York, NY 2008 - 2018

Digital Production Coordinator at Food Network (2016 – 2018) Managed all phases of Food Network and Cooking Channel digital original series, from development to launch. Created and tracked production budgets for 60+ digital original series. Supervised field and studio shoots across the Scripps Brand. 5 Successfully fulfilled senior management’s request to launch the High Profile series “Alton Brown’s Cutthroat Kitchen” within 48 hours, versus the typical 7-14 day on-site launch timeframe; arranged for the asset to be delivered overnight, added necessary elements/images, and wrote the video description prior to receiving physical tape. 5 Reduced the number of digital video deliverables for external producers by identifying redundancies between YouTube and Site videos; delivering one video for both outlets saved $35,000 per year and two full working days per project spent on editing, processing, and launching videos.

5 Launched 50+ videos per week on social platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat. Development Assistant at Food Network (2012 – 2016) Directed and updated production schedule for the network’s top rated series. Created and edited reels for Cooking Channel’s upfront. Researched, developed, and pitched show concepts for Food Network and Cooking Channel programming. 5 Located video clips to promote upcoming show premieres within a 48 hour time period and edited clips to make an entertaining promotional reel, resulting in renewed contracts with cable providers and new sponsorships. 5 Developed promotional concepts for Snapchat that drove a significant user rate increase each quarter. 5 Contributed to the success of “Chopped” and “American Diner Revival”, maintaining a high rating over 18 seasons. Media Technician at Food Network (2008 – 2012)

Maintained Scripps Networks multi-million dollar media assets. Optimized cataloguing of the network’s footage, promos, and programming. Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing, and color correction. 5 Relocated and organized 10,000+ files within one week, resulting in a new library media center with improved workspace and workflow.

EDUCATION

St. John’s University – Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts (2007) BRIC Arts Media - TV Studio Production Certification and Field Production Certification (2018)

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