Empowerment Network
MONIQUE L. HARRIS
Empowerment Network Indie TV Executive Producer
Profile: 14 years of television producing experience including, Executive Producer, Producer, Field Producer, Associate Producer and Writer
CORE SKILLS:
Demonstrates leadership with integrity, forward thinking, and creative ideas; takes initiative on major projects; understands and anticipates industry trends and looks for ways to incorporate new media to create competitive advantage; able to sort through complex information to identify critical priorities; encourages and motivates staff members to perform at higher levels; capable of accomplishing multiple tasks accurately and efficiently; consistently introduces new ideas to managers; keeps composure in stressful situations and confidently makes quick decisions under pressure; excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WGCL-TV (CBS Affiliate) Atlanta, GA
Morning Show Executive Producer (#8 Market) 3/2007 – 12/2009
•Supervised entire production process for launching a brand new two-hour morning show
•Created every element of show including, format, content, concepts, segments and titles
•Established process for communicating strategic vision for show with entire production staff
•Facilitated creative content meetings for product integration segments with sales dept. and clients
•Managed staff of 20 people (producers, reporters, editors, talent, production, assignment editors)
•Provided updates on segment air dates, titles, content and production schedules
•Doubled morning show ratings 6-7am from 2008 to 2009
•Wrote scripts and selected video and artwork for promotions
•Consulted with legal department regarding contracts and rules for contests and giveaways
•Worked on multiple projects in a deadline based environment
•Coordinated and conducted red carpet interviews at 2007, 2008 and 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards
•Approved scripts and collaborated with editors to make revisions to taped segments
•Organized schedules for interviews, studio tapings, editing sessions, and video shoots
•Provided content, details and resources to web editors to keep website updated
•Established partnerships with radio, magazines and websites to increase viewership
•Integral part of candidate selection process for hiring of potential new employees
WMAQ-TV (NBC O&O) Chicago, IL
Interim Executive Producer (#3 Market) 09/2005 – 01/2006
•Successfully unified the morning team while transitioning from producer to EP
•Improved morning show ratings; 5-7am had significant year to year increases in A18-49 and A25-54 for Sept, Oct, and Nov ‘05
•Supervised & managed production of NBC 5’s first daily web-based newscast, “iCast at Lunch”
•Headed eight-week long Traffic Apprentice Contest, our website received more than 8,000 hits during the first week of voting
•Implemented a strategy to increase votes during “Cell us What You Think”, NBC 5’s first daily mobile phone text messaging poll; led to a record 300 votes in a two-hour period
•Trained newly hired producers
WMAQ-TV (NBC O&O) Chicago, IL
Morning News Producer (#3 Market) 08/2000 – 03/2007
•Demonstrated leadership during live breaking news events
•Developed and planned stories for weekly series
•Effectively decided morning reporter live shots to stay competitive with other stations
•Successfully produced first live newscast from Studio 5, Chicago’s first street side studio
•Promoted and launched the first NBC5 Online Fitness Club, 789 people joined in first week
•Scheduled live shots, booked guest segments, wrote topical promotions for morning show
•Contributed to 6-7am morning show ratings increase of 58% from 2002 to 2003 and 50% from 2005 to 2006
•Worked closely with Managing Editor of NBC5 web team to creatively promote podcasts, blogs, slideshows and other popular elements of our website
CLTV (24 hr local cable news) Chicago, IL
Senior Producer (#3 Market) 08/1998 – 08/2000
WKJG Fort Wayne, IN
Producer (#107 Market) 08/1996 – 08/1998
CREDITS:
•Executive Produced live 30 minute Primetime Morning Show Special – WGCL
•Executive Produced 5.5 hours of continuous live Severe Weather coverage - WGCL
•Successfully created and managed “Staycation Giveaways” segments from July-December 2009; they remain an integral component of the morning show to date –WGCL
•Secured 100 prizes from companies for giveaway segments valued at more than $30,000 - WGCL
•Produced live 30 minute White Sox World Series pep rally show - WMAQ
•Produced taped 30 minute Black History Month special show - CLTV
•Produced first weekday live broadcast from new street side studio in Chicago -WMAQ
Education:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.A. in English & Communications 05/1996
Awards: Rated Best New Morning show - Atlanta Magazine 12/2007
Ovation Award for Leadership 12/2005
Ovation Award for Above & Beyond Effort 12/2004
Activities:
•Participated in weekly mentor program for high school girls with It’s Cool To Be Smart organization
•Completed weeklong NBC Producer seminar in June 2004
•Participated in annual charity walks for Y-ME, Susan G. Komen, City of Hope, American Diabetes Association, and United Negro College Fund
•Member of National Association of Black Journalists
Email: tv_productions@peacezone.net
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