Don Sahan
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Highly adaptable and creative producer that thrives in a fast-paced environment where stories and news can create an immediate and positive impact on the community.
Having started a career in the entertainment industry as a writer and quickly worked the way up to a Producer in Hollywood. Don also has experience working in various news markets as Producer. Don recently switched to a career in Marketing and Sales, gaining invaluable experience in various marketing tools including digital, video and social media marketing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
WSVN 7 News
11.2023 - Current
Talent Executive
Hourglass24
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Casting; Location Scouts; Treatments, pitches, interviews.
Account Manager
Blumberg Digital
07.2023 - 09.2023
Digital Marketing Account Manager, in charge of handling client's marketing tools such as website analytics;SEO;Google Ads;video marketing;social media marketing.
Producer
Gray Television Inc.
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Producer of CBS11 morning show every week day.
Producer
WMBD TV, WYZZ, FOX
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Producer of the Good Day Central IL show every morning weekdays.
STORY PRODUCER
Rugged TV
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Involved in all phases of development from lead validations and casting to producing stories/concepts and location scouts
- Producer in charge of training, developing Interns.
- Guest Booking, Interviews, scouting, research
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Rugged Productions
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Involved in all aspects of development
- Guest booking
- Interviews
Education
Master of Arts | MFA - Independent Film & Digital Imaging
Governor's State University
Chicago, IL01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Curtin University
05.2012
Skills
- Effective Interviewer
- Firm Grasp of Journalistic Ethics
- Post-Production Processes
- TV and Radio Background
- Strong Creative Vision
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Broad Knowledge of Local News Topics
- News Stories Writing
- Public Entertainment
- Time Management
- Shot and Scene Planning
- Live Broadcast Direction
- Script Research and Studying
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Producer
WSVN 7 News
11.2023 - Current
Account Manager
Blumberg Digital
07.2023 - 09.2023
Talent Executive
Hourglass24
03.2023 - 01.2024
Producer
Gray Television Inc.
11.2022 - 03.2023
Producer
WMBD TV, WYZZ, FOX
06.2022 - 10.2023
STORY PRODUCER
Rugged TV
01.2019 - 04.2020
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Rugged Productions
12.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Arts | MFA - Independent Film & Digital Imaging
Governor's State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Curtin University
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