CHRIS HIMES
Weehawken
Summary
Chris is an Emmy/Webby-nominated content producer with 20+ years of experience in film, TV, and digital, including work for HBO, Saturday Night Live, NBC/Comcast, Yahoo, Salem and Viacom.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
EVP and Head of Television and Film Development
Metaxas Media
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee television development, production, and sales
- Co-manage Metaxas Media's production deals with production partners
- Expand the company's reach beyond books and radio into films, television series, social media, and integrated curriculum for all ages
- Develop, pitch, and sell projects for network, streaming, and digital platforms
- Serve as Executive Producer or Co-Executive Producer on various series
- Assemble writers' rooms and staff directors for new projects
- Act as a liaison between studios, networks, and production teams
- Oversee the development, production, and sale of original pilots and series
- Manage relationships with key talent, creators, and industry executives
- Drive creative strategy and content slate expansion
- Develop and sell projects across multiple networks and platforms
- Assist in pitching and securing deals for high-profile projects
- Collaborate on the execution of critically acclaimed and award-winning series
- Leverage industry experience to shape Metaxas Media creative vision
Executive Producer - The Eric Metaxas Show
Metaxas Media
01.2021 - Current
- Manage end-to-end production, develop content strategy, and integrate sales teams effectively
- Book high-profile guests, drive audience engagement through social media, and create compelling multimedia content
- Edit and export video content, ensuring seamless integration across digital platforms
Independent Media Producer
Independent Media Producer
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed multimedia projects across television, digital, and ad content
- Collaborated with clients and teams to create content aligning with creative and strategic goals
- Applied expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and production tools to deliver high-quality results
- Highlights:
- TV: Christmas In NY with Eric Metaxas - Writer/Producer
- Short: The Imminent Expiration of Seth Dodson (w/ Fred Armisen)
- TVLand/Paramount Animation - Interstitial Production Manager
- Documentary: Undercover: WTC Spy - Emad Salem - Producer
- Facebook Live Green Giant Event - Producer/Manager
Integrated Producer
Carrot NY Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw all video and digital projects from concept to launch, ensuring creative and tech requirements were met and delivered
- Managed all resources, budgets, and contracts for video and digital production vendors
Director of Programming
Upfront App
01.2013
- Managed digital content production and distribution for a premium content mobile social media platform app
- Developed programming, network strategy and talent development
Digital Producer
Yahoo
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked directly with content partners (SNL / Katie Couric News) to craft and publish daily content on Yahoo Screen at Yahoo Studios
Supervising Producer
NBC
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Managed daily digital production for NBC properties including Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show, 30 Rock, and Law and Order, as well as their mobile and social media platforms
- Oversaw multiple direct reports and a digital production team
- Wrote and produced original video content for various shows
- Led industry shifting tv to digital production and social promotion at Saturday Night Live for seven seasons
Independent Digital Producer
Various Ad Agencies
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Clients included Domani Studios (VW, Starwood Hotels), Hill Holiday (AOL), TBWA\Chiat\Day (Sprint), Grey (ATT), Sony (PSP)
Sr. Production Manager
Subsystem Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Produced, wrote, shot, and edited custom video, websites and Flash-based multimedia apps for the Federal Aviation Administration
Assistant to Director of New Channel Development
HBO
01.1999 - 10.1999
- Assisted the Director of New Channel Development, supporting strategic initiatives and project management for new channel launches
- Coordinated communication, research, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth development and execution of channel strategies
Education
Business Administration -
The George Washington University
Washington, DCSkills
- Video Production
- Social Media Platforms
- Live event production
- Content strategy
- Social media strategy
- Live streaming
- Multimedia production
- Content management systems
- Web development
- Location scouting
- Problem-solving abilities
Awards Skills
CMS Interactive Emmy Nomination 2009 & 2011, PromaxBDA Gold Winner 2008, Webby Nomination 2007, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, MS Office, HTML/XML, Visio, Jira, Flash
Timeline
EVP and Head of Television and Film Development
Metaxas Media
01.2021 - Current
Executive Producer - The Eric Metaxas Show
Metaxas Media
01.2021 - Current
Independent Media Producer
Independent Media Producer
11.2017 - 01.2021
Integrated Producer
Carrot NY Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
Digital Producer
Yahoo
01.2014 - 01.2015
Director of Programming
Upfront App
01.2013
Supervising Producer
NBC
01.2006 - 01.2013
Independent Digital Producer
Various Ad Agencies
01.2005 - 01.2006
Sr. Production Manager
Subsystem Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2005
Assistant to Director of New Channel Development
HBO
01.1999 - 10.1999
Business Administration -
The George Washington University
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