Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Awards
Timeline
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Catherine McKenzie

Executive Producer • Creative Leader • Multi-Platform Storyteller
New York,NY
Catherine McKenzie

Summary

Results-driven production professional with a proven track record of leading complex projects from inception to completion. Expertise in driving creative vision and enhancing operational efficiency, consistently delivering high-quality results. Committed to fostering collaboration and adapting to dynamic production environments, leveraging strong project management and creative direction skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving facilitates navigation of challenges while maintaining focus on project goals.

Overview

31
years of professional experience

Work History

ABC NEWS

Executive Producer, GMA3 & ABC News Live & Special Programs
03.2020 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Creative Strategy & Leadership: Led end-to-end creative development and production across broadcast, digital, streaming, and live programming. Guided projects from initial concept through delivery, distribution, and post-launch evaluation.
  • Brand Vision: Directed creative vision and editorial strategy for the third hour of Good Morning America, shaping narrative style, talent experience, and visual identity across a multi-platform content ecosystem.
  • High-Impact Specials: Produced large-scale, culture-driven specials — including Soul of a Nation, Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There, and Bruce Springsteen: Backstage & Backstreets — overseeing story architecture, field direction, design, and post-production.
  • Revenue Generation: Managed integrated branded partnerships and sponsorship executions generating more than $5M annually, aligning editorial integrity with client objectives and delivering measurable revenue outcomes.
  • Team Management: Hired, mentored, and led high-performance teams of producers, editors, graphic designers, directors, and technical crews; managed performance reviews and career development.
  • Operations & Budgeting: Built and managed multi-million-dollar budgets, production schedules, and complex resource plans across simultaneous long-form and live projects.
  • Live Execution: Directed control room and live production operations, executing breaking news and event-driven coverage with agility, precision, and calm under pressure.
  • Partnerships: Cultivated and managed external partnerships, including production vendors, creative agencies, and post-production facilities, ensuring quality control and consistent brand standards.
  • Talent Relations: Collaborated with talent partners including musicians, athletes, celebrities, and cultural leaders to shape storytelling that drives emotional impact and audience engagement.

ABC News Live

Senior Producer
12.2015 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Helped launch ABC’s first 24/7 streaming news network, building scalable creative workflows and multi-format production systems.
  • Produced original franchise content and special editorial projects that expanded audience engagement across platforms.
  • Oversaw location and studio production — directing crews, shaping editorial tone, and managing budget and logistical execution.
  • Managed daily editorial strategy and special coverage planning, including the 2016 presidential election.
  • Introduced new content formats including vodcasts and digital series.

CBS NEWS, CBSN

Senior Broadcast Producer
08.2014 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Helped launch CBS’s 24-hour digital news network, developing creative frameworks and operational workflows for multi-format storytelling.
  • Oversaw feature production from treatment through delivery, working closely with editors, writers, and designers.
  • Managed hiring, budgets, and control room execution.

SONY TELEVISION — THE QUEEN LATIFAH SHOW

Supervising Producer
06.2013 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Launched syndicated talk/variety show, building production team and driving creative and editorial direction.
  • Oversaw celebrity interviews, human-interest features, and sponsor integrations.

ABC NEWS — GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Senior Producer & Senior Broadcast Producer
10.2009 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Led editorial and creative direction for a 2-hour live national broadcast reaching millions daily.
  • Launched a 9-week live studio talk show franchise featuring Lara Spencer and Josh Elliott.
  • Oversaw special event coverage and major live remotes.

WABC TV

Senior Producer
10.1996 - 10.2009

Job overview

  • Produced city-wide and national special projects including NYC Marathon, Giants Super Bowl coverage, Oscar specials, and live events.
  • Directed longform programming and daily lifestyle content.

WITI TV

Producer
09.1994 - 10.1996

Job overview

  • Executive produced primetime and weekend newscasts, multiple live weekly sports series including The Brett Favre Show, and award-winning trial coverage.

Education

St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN

from Speech-Communications

University Overview

Media Transformation Challenge

from Fellow

University Overview

Skills

Post-production supervision

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
  • National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
  • National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
  • Television Academy: Documentary Peer Group
  • Writers Guild of America (WGA)

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
  • Board Member: Bloomingdale School of Music
  • Board Member: MS Hope for a Cure
  • Board Member: SAVE

Awards

Awards
  • Emmy Award: Silver Circle Induction
  • Emmy Award: Good Morning America
  • Emmy Award: Best Morning Program
  • Emmy Award: Alvin Ailey's Golden Anniversary
  • Emmy Award: Greenpoint Tank Implosion Coverage
  • Peabody Award: 9/11 Coverage
  • NAACP Fellowship Recipient (1992–1993)

Timeline

Executive Producer, GMA3 & ABC News Live & Special Programs
ABC NEWS
03.2020 - 05.2025
Senior Producer
ABC News Live
12.2015 - 03.2020
Senior Broadcast Producer
CBS NEWS, CBSN
08.2014 - 08.2015
Supervising Producer
SONY TELEVISION — THE QUEEN LATIFAH SHOW
06.2013 - 02.2014
Senior Producer & Senior Broadcast Producer
ABC NEWS — GOOD MORNING AMERICA
10.2009 - 05.2013
Senior Producer
WABC TV
10.1996 - 10.2009
Producer
WITI TV
09.1994 - 10.1996
Media Transformation Challenge
from Fellow
St. Olaf College
from Speech-Communications
Catherine McKenzieExecutive Producer • Creative Leader • Multi-Platform Storyteller