Emily Brookstein
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Producer with 10+ years experience managing talent and developing content across major platforms. Expert at nurturing creator relationships and implementing data-driven strategies that elevate engagement metrics. Proven success in scaled management approaches, diverse talent development, and translating analytics into actionable growth strategies while balancing creator needs with business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer
Sharp Entertainment
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Produced two seasons of MTV's "Help! I'm in a Secret Relationship", managing creator relationships and content strategies to drive viewer engagement
- Led and managed a cross-functional team of producers and assistants, establishing best practices and fostering collaboration across departments
- Developed data-informed content strategies to optimize performance, including analyzing engagement metrics to refine storytelling approaches
- Facilitated talent education sessions, briefing cast members on best practices and platform strategies
- Collected and synthesized feedback from talent to improve production processes and content quality
- Identified exceptional content and performance metrics to develop case studies for future productions
Field Producer
Painless Productions
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Produced five seasons of Travel Channel's "The Dead Files" (#1 ranked ghost hunting show) and two seasons of Investigation Discovery's "Reasonable Doubt"
- Built and nurtured relationships with diverse content creators and on-screen talent to develop authentic storytelling
- Screened and onboarded new talent based on established eligibility criteria and content priorities
- Created comprehensive creative documents and educational materials to guide talent through content creation
- Hosted in-person talent briefings to share best practices, content strategies, and answer questions
- Monitored performance metrics to develop data-driven content recommendations for talent
- Advocated for creator needs by establishing feedback loops between talent and production teams
Casting Producer
Magilla Entertainment
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed, cast, and produced series for major networks including TLC, A&E, Food Network, and Oxygen
- Collaborated with network executives to create innovative content strategies and identify emerging talent
- Managed development teams from concept through production, ensuring diverse representation and inclusive storytelling
- Documented best practices and created playbooks for talent management and content development
Casting Producer
ABC's The $100,000 Pyramid
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Evaluated and selected talent based on performance metrics, on-camera presence, and audience engagement potential
- Conducted on-camera interviews and screen tests, preparing detailed assessments for network approval
- Produced contestants during filming, providing real-time guidance to optimize on-camera performance
- Collaborated with editing team to showcase talent strengths in final productions
Development Producer/Casting Producer
The House That Casting Built
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Scouted and produced talent for various content formats across major networks and media outlets
- Developed original concepts centered around emerging talent and content creators
- Identified trends in content performance to inform talent selection and development strategies
Development Casting Associate Producer
Leftfield Pictures
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Utilized creative methods to discover emerging talent for original development projects
- Created compelling documentation including talent bios and production materials
- Collaborated with post-production team to edit and optimize talent presentation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2008
Skills
- Creator Management & Development
- Content Strategy & Optimization
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Talent Onboarding & Education
- Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Feedback Collection & Implementation
Timeline
Senior Producer
Sharp Entertainment
01.2023 - 12.2024
Field Producer
Painless Productions
10.2018 - 12.2022
Casting Producer
Magilla Entertainment
06.2017 - 07.2018
Casting Producer
ABC's The $100,000 Pyramid
01.2017 - 06.2017
Development Producer/Casting Producer
The House That Casting Built
01.2014 - 12.2016
Development Casting Associate Producer
Leftfield Pictures
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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