Production Associate Assistant

ADRIONA TATE

*********@***.*** 917-***-****

The People’s Court TV Show – Warner Bros., Inc. 6/98 – 8/12/2022

Production Manager

Incharge of litigant contracts and assisting litigants in signing their contracts. As well as handling all evidence pertaining to case on production day.

Supervised a team of 4 production assistant’s on tape days; Delegating duties, such as making copies, check-ins. Scheduling guest arrivals and travel times.

Audience Coordinator

Coordinate all promotional aspects for audience; Newspaper Ads, flyers and tickets distributions.

Effectively communicate instructions and itinerary to TV audience members. Ensure audience members follow studio rules and expectations.

Full supervision of audience during taping; incharge of warm-ups, greetings and seating arrangements. Coordinate audience check-in, loading and unloading from set.

Liaise with studio employees and production staff.

Contact special audience group members to be a part of the filming.

Intern Supervisor 9/16 – 3/2020

Supervise and hire interns for internships at the People’s Court TV Show.

Delegate and oversea task given to interns; Ensuring they are completing assigned duties as well as developing personal skills.

Train interns to work and assist on all parts of production.

Instruct interns in helping them with growth and learning tools to reach their goals.

The People’s Court TV Show – Warner Bros., Inc. 6/97 – 6/98

Producer

Research all background information on Small Claims Cases located in NY, Phil,

CT, NJ, LA and Florida courts.

Interview daily all prespective litigants, secure essential production materials and background information.

Prepare scripts, contracts and evidence for each case; During tapings oversea the litigants and briefing them on their cases.

Good Day New York – Fox 5 News 6/98 – 9/98 Freelance

Segment Producer

Assisted reporters in drafting questions and researching background information for news stories.

Pre-interview and book guest for live and taped news cast. Pitch show ideas and analyzed news stories. Produce news segments for reporters and anchors.

Prepare rundowns, scripts, chyrons, bumpers, B-roll and footage to be aired for news cast.

Produced Major News Stories For Fox-5 News, Such As:

“John F. Kennedy Jr. Plane Crash” and “The Abadul Louima Trial” Conducted and set-up

Live and taped appearances with the families and attorneys. Researched all news background information to be read on air by reporters and news anchors pertaining to the plane crash & the trial.

Kit & Karsh Pilot – King World Productions 5/97- 6/97 Freelance

Production Associate

Booked guest, supervised audience, props, wardrobe, rundowns and chyrons; oversea

Overall taping of show.

ROLONDA TV Show – King World Productions 11/95 - 5/97

Producer

Pitch and analyze show ideas; research news articles on daily basis.

Write weekly promo clips, editing shows and obtaining footage.

Writing scripts and chyrons; screen guest, obtain all biographies of guest.

Consolidate all technical aspects of show; On day of tapings incharge of overall production.

Audience Supervisor

Coordinate all promotional aspects of show; Newspaper ads, radio, flyers & tickets distributions.

Conduct audience surveys and analyze research data in order to develop new show ideas.

Assist producers in Coordinating special audience members for various show topics.

Full supervision of audience during taping; greetings, warm-ups and seating arrangements.

WNBC-TV – News 4 Live At Five 1/93-8/95

Talent Booker

Field produce segments for weather and celebrity guest spots. Pitch show ideas for segments.

Pre-interview and book guest for live and taped appearances; assist LIVE AT FIVE producers

In producing and researching background information to be used on air by WNBC Anchors.

Produced show segments, assist talent on location, utilized basys to print and distribute show scripts to anchors. Handled clearance for footage.

WNBC – TV / Public Affairs

Production Associate

Responsible for the production of two bi-weekly Public Affairs programs; “Positively Black” & “Visiones”. Pitch show ideas for both shows.

Researched news articles, accessing microfilm, drafting scripts and biographies.

Interview and book guest, draft questions & assist producers in the control room during taping of program.

Viewed and selected all incoming Public Service Announcements for technical and creative quality and edit them onto a master reel.

Selected all footage for program; prepare chyrons, crewlist, ADDAs, rundowns and bumpers.

CAREERS HIGHLIGHTS:

Produced, Booked & Conducted Interview Segments for known Faces Such As:

Brandy, Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Sela Ward, Julio Iglesia, Aretha Franklin, Sandra Bullock,

Jada Pinkett Smith, Toni Braxton, Naomi Campbell, Luther Vandross, Latoya Jackson & Christie Brinkley

People’s Court TV Show – 4 time Emmy Winner

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Moving Day / Try Films Productions 5/96-6/96

Casting Director

Cast all extras for Independent Feature Film.

Reviewed all headshots and resumes.

Consolidate all technical aspects of production; Oversea all actors during taping of filming.

EDUCATION:

SUNY Old Westbury College: B.A. Broadcast Journalism / American Studies

Double major / Performance Arts: Dance Degree

Weist Barron School of Broadcasting / Summer 97” On Camera News Casting, Writing and reporting.

Member of International Society of Poets

SKILLS:

Knowledge of Basys, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel

REFERENCES:

Judge Marilyn Milian – People’s Court TV Show / *******@**.***

Barry Katz – SVP/GM NEP Studios / *****@********.***

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