ANNIKA Young
Washington,DC
Summary
A trailblazing force in video production, conceptualizing, crafting, and delivering awe-inspiring narratives. Collaborating with strategic and creative teams, excelling in every facet of production, from planning to execution. With stunning visuals, cutting-edge effects, and efficient asset management, consistently creating captivating multimedia content that pushes boundaries and leaves a lasting impact, solidifying a position as an innovative industry leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
AuhnReel Production
01.2015 - Current
- Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
VP of PRODUCTION
The Content Farm
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships, sourcing funding, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
FEATURES PRODUCER
700 Club
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with teams dedicated to the production and delivery of live network features
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
SIRENS MEDIA, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Contributed to a team focused on the production of creative, edgy, innovative programming
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Maintained documentation such as releases and riders.
- Booked talent and made travel arrangements.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
- Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
RECRE-m2 PICTURES
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Contributed to a team focused on the production of creative, edgy, innovative programming
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Maintained documentation such as releases and riders.
- Booked talent and made travel arrangements.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
- Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
FIELD PRODUCER
CNN
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Coordinated and researched story topics
- Collaborated with reporter and photographer to compile videos and gather information to create balanced story.
- Obtained story participants' cooperation through completion of consent forms to gain relevant facts for story.
- Allocated resources and managed field production to meet schedule parameters while building compelling story.
- Performed background research and conducted interviews to enable creation of story narrative.
- Worked with in-house producer to create professional video to engage audience while presenting story.
- Served as liaison between newsroom and field crew to facilitate timely production communications.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
SEGMENT PRODUCER
CNN
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Produced and wrote assigned segments for live or taped programming
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
- Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA05.1994
Skills
- Content Development
- Content Creation
- Live/Field Production
- Executive Producing
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Story Development
- Pre-Production
- Budget Management
- Story Research
- Script Writing
Affiliations
- Producers Guild of America
- National Press Club
Timeline
Executive Producer
AuhnReel Production
01.2015 - Current
VP of PRODUCTION
The Content Farm
01.2015 - 01.2017
FEATURES PRODUCER
700 Club
01.2013 - 01.2015
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
SIRENS MEDIA, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2013
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
RECRE-m2 PICTURES
01.2011 - 01.2012
FIELD PRODUCER
CNN
01.2007 - 01.2010
SEGMENT PRODUCER
CNN
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts
Morris Brown College