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Cherelle Hinds

Sherman Oaks,CA

Summary

Driven and creative Producer with 17+ years of experience in nonfiction television, spanning from network news to Emmy-nominated unscripted programming. Adept at crafting impactful, heart-centered storytelling from diverse perspectives. Known for innovative pilot inception and series development for top-rated media outlets. Proven track record of leading teams from concept to final production. Extensive network of contacts including industry executives and high-profile talent.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/CO-EP

FREELANCE
08.2020 - Current
  • Led post as showrunner for Belle Collective on OWN, supervising team of 19+ members including producers, editors, AEs and APs remotely for successful four seasons, delivering 42 one-hour episodes and a preview special
  • Oversaw two part reunion creatively in the field and in post
  • Managed post team of 21 + people remotely and led creative on The Hamptons Project for Amazon Studios.

SUPERVISING PRODUCER/ SUPERVISING STORY-(Field and Post)

01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Served as integral part of developing Chad Loves Michelle (OWN) pilot as Co-EP in the field and in post, helping to finalize creative vision, resulting in series pickup
  • Transitioned to Supervising Producer on the series and oversaw producers and editors, addressed network notes, managed talent and organized clearance deliverables for legal department
  • Collaborated with executives, writers, producers, and directors to develop and finalize scripts and secure contestants for Total Knock Out (S1) with Kevin Hart on CBS
  • Led post teams to execute creative vision, crafted episode and season story arcs
  • Managed producers and editors for Love Goals (S1) on OWN and helped facilitate communication between network and production company executives
  • Collaborated with post teams to develop story and create string-outs for Nailed it! (S3) on Netflix
  • Emmy nominated Season 3, The Next 15 (S1) on TV One, Top Chef Duels (S1) on Bravo, The Pop Game (S1) on Lifetime, Food Court Wars (S1 & 2) on The Food Network and "Love Wins" pilot for VH1.

FIELD/SENIOR STORY PRODUCER

01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Conceptualized "Botched by Nature" sizzle reel presentation for Bravo resulting in series pickup
  • Directed talent in the field, conducted on-camera interviews, and worked with editors to address notes for America's Next Top Model (S24) on VH1
  • Developed story and created string-outs for Top Chef on Bravo
  • (Emmy Nominated season 12), Top Chef Masters (S5) on Bravo, Fashion Star (S1 &2) on NBC, The Little Couple (S10) on TLC, Little Miss Atlanta (S1), Bring It! (S2), The Pop Game (S1), The Rap Game (S5) on Lifetime
  • Wrote voiceover scripts, directed talent in the field, and conducted on-camera interviews for Halloween Cake Off! (S3) and Halloween Baking Championship (S1) on The Food Network.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

FIELD AND POST
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Isolated sound and video for editors and using Avid Media Composer
  • Booked talent, researched and secured locations, conducted field interviews with celebrities, researched media and facilitated clip licensing rights from entertainment entities on The Glee Project (S1) for Oxygen, Buried Treasure (S1) for FOX, Tabatha's Salon Takeover (S3) for Bravo and Celebrity Fit Club (S7) for VH1.

POLITICAL TAPE RESEARCHER /OVERNIGHT DESK EDITOR

NBC NETWORK NEWS WASHINGTON DC
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Worked as sole overnight assignment editor to monitor breaking news while supervising crews
  • Field produced for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams on primetime network broadcasts as well as MSNBC
  • Worked directly under NBC Political Director, Chuck Todd, to cover 2008 presidential election for Emmy-Award winning Decision 2008 election coverage
  • Wrote breaking news stories for MSNBC.com's political blog
  • Served as archivist at Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Education

B.A. IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION -

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
05.2007

Skills

  • Offline Editing
  • Digital Media
  • Creative Writing
  • Decision-Making
  • Pre-Production
  • Online Editing
  • Non-linear Editing System (NLE)
  • Effective Communication
  • Networking expertise
  • Camera and video staff direction
  • Hiring production staff
  • Post-production
  • Broadcast media
  • Avid Media Composer

Timeline

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/CO-EP

FREELANCE
08.2020 - Current

SUPERVISING PRODUCER/ SUPERVISING STORY-(Field and Post)

01.2016 - 01.2019

FIELD/SENIOR STORY PRODUCER

01.2011 - 01.2016

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

FIELD AND POST
01.2009 - 01.2011

POLITICAL TAPE RESEARCHER /OVERNIGHT DESK EDITOR

NBC NETWORK NEWS WASHINGTON DC
01.2007 - 01.2009

B.A. IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION -

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

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