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Education
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BROOKE KARZEN

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic and innovative television executive and producer with expertise in creating compelling content, managing productions, and leading teams. Experienced consultant who successfully advises clients on production strategies and implements solutions to achieve their entertainment goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

EVP & HEAD OF PRIMETIME UNSCRIPTED

Warner Bros. Television's Warner Horizon
08.2000 - 12.2022
  • As division leader for over 14 years, established Warner Horizon Television as #1 studio supplier of primetime unscripted television to broadcast networks and streamers
  • Implemented creative strategies to drive success of long running global franchise 'The Bachelor' from inception, plus spinoff series 'The Bachelorette,' 'Bachelor In Paradise,' 'Golden Bachelor,' and various other ancillaries, live tours and podcasts.

VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMMING

Walt Disney Company's Buena Vista Television
01.1998 - 08.2000
  • Set industry leading standard for developing and selling hit unscripted series including US acquisition of global formats such as 'The Voice' and originals series such as 'Ellen's Game of Games' and 'Little Big Shots' hosted by Steve Harvey and later, Melissa McCarthy.

PRODUCER, VP DEVELOPMENT

Dick Clark Productions
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Managed creative teams on multi-million-dollar productions ensuring quality execution and timely delivery
  • Managed teams of executives and producers on diverse roster of talk, game and reality content for primetime, syndication and daytime television.

Education

BFA -

Boston University, College of Fine Arts
Boston, MA
01.1984

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Content Acquisition
  • Creative thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Client management
  • Strategic planning
  • Team Building

Accomplishments

  • Two-time Emmy nominee ("Friends: The Reunion," "Harry Potter 20: Return to Hogwarts.")
  • Two terms on the Television Academy's Executive Peer Group Committee for Reality Programming
  • Honoree 2019 Distinguished Alumna Awards from Boston University
  • Honoree 2019 OUT 100
  • Women in Entertainment/Big Brother Big Sister Mentorship Program
  • Member Producers Guild of America

Additional Information

  • As division leader for over 14 years, established Warner Horizon Television as the #1 studio supplier of primetime unscripted television to broadcast networks and streamers.
  • Implemented creative strategies to drive the success of long running global franchise "The Bachelor" from inception, plus spinoff series "The Bachelorette," "Bachelor In Paradise," "Golden Bachelor," and various other ancillaries, live tours and podcasts.
  • Set an industry leading standard for developing and selling hit unscripted series including the US acquisition of global formats such as, "The Voice" and originals series such as "Ellen's Game of Games" and "Little Big Shots" hosted by Steve Harvey and later, Melissa McCarthy.
  • Spearheaded and executive produced the highly anticipated televised cast reunion specials for "Friends," "West Wing," "Harry Potter" and "Harry Potter's Tournament of Houses" hosted by Helen Mirren.
  • Collaborated with top industry talent to create innovative and marketable programming concepts for the US and around the world.
  • Managed creative teams on multi-million-dollar productions ensuring quality execution and timely delivery.
  • Managed teams of executives and producers on a diverse roster of talk, game and reality content for primetime, syndication and daytime television.
  • Served on the launch team for US version of the game changing primetime television series "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" on ABC.
  • Oversaw the development and production of high-quality television content, ensuring adherence to creative vision and budgetary constraints.
  • Spearheaded innovative development strategies that significantly increased the company's content portfolio and revenue.

Projects

Managed "The Bachelor" franchise for more than 20 years from inception. Helped innovate approach to storytelling, production, casting, marketing, PR and other systems which set the bar for premium primetime unscripted television. The format has been produced in more than 30 different countries. Acquired US rights to "The Voice" from the format creators and sold it to US broadcaster NBC which became the first territory to produce the series outside of Holland. This timely sale thwarted and toppled the competition. Led development and production on multiple original hit formats successful in the US and on a global scale.

Timeline

EVP & HEAD OF PRIMETIME UNSCRIPTED

Warner Bros. Television's Warner Horizon
08.2000 - 12.2022

VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMMING

Walt Disney Company's Buena Vista Television
01.1998 - 08.2000

PRODUCER, VP DEVELOPMENT

Dick Clark Productions
01.1996 - 01.1998

BFA -

Boston University, College of Fine Arts
BROOKE KARZEN