BLAKE BENNETTS
ATLANTA,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented, accomplished television producer. Thrives in fast-paced environments. Excels at being proactive, anticipating needs and making sound judgments under pressure. Contributing to the success of the organization I work for is my number one career goal.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer
DISH NATION
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Chose stories, researched and wrote scripts for multiple segments under strict daily deadlines. Assisted executive producer by editing scripts written by other producers. Prepped talent prior to shooting by briefing them on stories. Requested and ensured that assets were provided by graphics and photo departments in a timely fashion. Coordinated with editors to produce segments in the show's irreverent voice.
Producer
DISH NATION
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Pitched stories and produced segments. Wrote and updated scripts frequently with new story facts and angles. Made certain all segments were filmed before dismissing talent. Collaborated with graphic designers, editors and executive producers to complete segments under strict deadlines.
Clearance Supervisor
DISH NATION
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated between executive producers and media vendors regarding licensing and reporting fees. Confirmed with Production Attorney acceptable fair use of media. Informed Assistant Editors of media requiring special attention.
Media Coordinator
DISH NATION
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Liaised between EPs, Field Producers and Segment Producers. Researched media, filling requests from up to ten Producers. Tracked usage of media assets for every episode using FileMaker Pro. Wrote celebrity articles in Dish Nation voice for web publication.
Transcriber
DISH NATION
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Transcribed/Logged a radio show with 4-5 DJs in real time for 5 hours daily. Emailed logs to producers, noting key words, funny bits, reactions. Kept up with celebrity news, pitching story ideas and angles. Transcribed episodes of the series after broadcast. Tracked music usage and other tasks as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communication/Journalism
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Fresno, CASkills
- Television production
- Creative writing
- Script writing
- Creative direction
- Content development
- Scheduling and coordination
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Producer
DISH NATION
09.2024 - 09.2025
Producer
DISH NATION
09.2019 - 09.2024
Clearance Supervisor
DISH NATION
09.2017 - 09.2019
Media Coordinator
DISH NATION
03.2013 - 09.2017
Transcriber
DISH NATION
08.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communication/Journalism
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY