Gavin Webb
Freeport,NY
Summary
Driven media producer with experience in content production, production management, and television programming across the media industry. Highly skilled in identifying and developing compelling stories, staying within set budgets and timelines, and collaborating with diverse teams to produce outstanding content. Adept at innovating strategies to optimize procedures and bridging communication between different workgroups.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
CBS News
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and pitched compelling story ideas to the executive team, identifying key issues, themes, and diverse perspectives to shape and enrich the program’s editorial direction.
- Collaborated on the drafting of scripts, structuring narration, dialogue, and visual elements, and meticulously fact-checked information to ensure a fair, accurate, and compelling story for the audience.
- Investigated sources and diligently researched documentary topics, mined public records, collected primary source material, and conducted pre-interviews to inform script formation.
- Managed the creative process and implementation of computer-generated graphics into documentaries to visualize complex information, data, and statistics.
- Assisted editors in post-production, offering creative input to shape final cuts and ensure alignment with the project’s vision.
- Implemented a streamlined 3rd party clearance workflow with the legal team, enhancing the efficiency of the licensing process and reducing turnaround times for content acquisition.
- Contributed as an Associate Producer on an Emmy-nominated team, successfully producing 10 documentaries over 11 months, resulting in an average of 100,000 views per project across the CBS YouTube page.
Associate Producer - Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
WarnerMedia/HBO
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Researched, pitched, and developed engaging stories and oversaw logistical planning and preparation for production shoots, showcasing excellent creative and coordination skills
- Acted as an assistant director and liaised between camera crews, directors, and producers during productions in the studio and field to disseminate information efficiently
- Facilitated stages of production, including but not limited to; sourcing archival materials, conducting pre-interviews, casting interviewees, supervising field shoots, licensing footage from content companies, and logging and cutting sequences in Avid projects
- Spearheaded media management of content acquired in field shoots within Avid Media Composer to create an organized workplace for the editor
- Ensured compliance with the specified budget and timeline while traveling internationally and domestically to complete productions
- Maintained a positive attitude while handling projects simultaneously in a dynamic work environment
- Filmed additional footage during shoots with an in-house camera, GoPro, or DSLR for promotional use.
Programming Operations Coordinator
WarnerMedia/HBO
11.2015 - 12.2020
- Enhanced transparency of vital company data and information by producing and disseminating weekly binders to 8 departments
- Chaired the quality control procedure for the SharePoint site to ensure seamless access to the programming knowledge repository, displaying strong analytical skills
- Built applications used by the program planning strategy department of 30 professionals to improve workflows and daily practices by at least 15% each year
- Implemented Slack (a team-based organizational communication application) to lessen the email volume by 20%, provide a central platform to view documents, and allow each member to communicate from different locations.
Producer - "AGANDI"
Stoop 55
08.2016 - Current
- Procured funding for a feature-length documentary shot in Uganda with a small crew of 5 members and coordinated all production phases
- Acted as a liaison between creative and investors to improve project clarity.
Producer - "STOOP 55 Interview Series Season 1 and 2/FIVE On 55 Part 1 and 2"
Stoop 55
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Drove and oversaw the casting and production of a digital interview series profiling 8 emerging artists.
Production Assistant - Inside Edition
CBS Television Distribution
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Cooperated with 3 editors and helped them cut/layout audio/visual footage using Avid News Cutter
- Searched for stories on a diverse range of social media platforms and subsequently sourced interviews and developed content
- Studied, reviewed, and distributed editorial content for producers to create daily news segments.
Production Assistant - Dave and Buster's/Bellator Promotion
Viacom Media Networks / Spike TV
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Facilitated 10+ live shoots and acted as the liaison between the cast, crews, and production teams, exhibiting remarkable interpersonal skills
- Improved field resource usage during shoots by 25% through developing a robust resource guide for the production team of 10
- Managed legal and financial documentation for cast/crew post-production and ensured appropriate distribution of funds.
Producer/Photographer/Media Consultant
Action for Children in Conflict
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Produced photographic and digital media content to be published on the organization's website
- Revamped the user interface, which resulted in an increase of 18% in website traffic and engagement.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) in Media Management -
The New School University
New York, NY05.2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Strategic Communications - undefined
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2010
Skills
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Production Operations
- Creative vision
- Storytelling
- Content Development
- Content licensing
- Adobe Suite
- Creative Direction
Awards
2022 & 2023 winner of Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Edited Series
Timeline
Associate Producer
CBS News
09.2023 - 09.2024
Associate Producer - Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
WarnerMedia/HBO
01.2021 - 03.2023
Producer - "AGANDI"
Stoop 55
08.2016 - Current
Programming Operations Coordinator
WarnerMedia/HBO
11.2015 - 12.2020
Producer - "STOOP 55 Interview Series Season 1 and 2/FIVE On 55 Part 1 and 2"
Stoop 55
09.2013 - 08.2019
Production Assistant - Inside Edition
CBS Television Distribution
09.2013 - 12.2013
Production Assistant - Dave and Buster's/Bellator Promotion
Viacom Media Networks / Spike TV
01.2013 - 05.2013
Producer/Photographer/Media Consultant
Action for Children in Conflict
11.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Strategic Communications - undefined
Temple University
Master of Science (M.S.) in Media Management -
The New School University
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