HEATHER J. MILLER
Project Manager & Media Specialist
Los Angeles,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven producer with 20+ years of experience overseeing large-scale production projects, specializing in writing, team management, and strategic communication. Recognized for developing engaging content and solving complex problems in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining excellence and efficiency throughout project lifecycles. Government Public Trust Clearance holder.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audio-Visual Production Specialist & Project Manager
FWI - FedWriters, Inc.
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Multimedia lead for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
- Recognized with 6 Spot Awards for Excellence, 2 Core Value Organization Awards for Excellence and Leadership, and direct OVC Director accolades for campaign execution and results.
- Promoted to oversee creative ideation and execution for additional branches of the OJP, including the BJA, BJS, NIJ, and OCOM.
- Expertise in conducting interviews, including victim-based interviews, in a sensitive, safe, and professional capacity.
- Developed, produced, directed, and edited projects for a slate of DOJ projects and initiatives, including ideation, full-scope pre/post video production, logistics, creative and technical writing and editing, and 508 compliance across video, digital, print, and mobile platforms.
- Team leader overseeing communication with internal and external partners to deliver organizational goals under tight deadlines. Expert at translating client objectives into compelling narratives.
- Coordinated staff, production schedules, budgets, equipment needs, and logistics.
- Developed and refined company and client editorial workflows, estimating workload, staffing needs.
- Created and implemented technical support plans for audio-visual systems.
Executive Producer
Various
03.2021 - Current
- Clients include Audible, PodcastOne, and The Navy SEAL Foundation.
- Production expert leading creative execution for a slate of multi-million-dollar projects, working across internal and external teams, including ideation, production, logistics, research, creative writing, and narrative writing and editing.
- Collaborative relationships and communication with external talent, including hosts, writers, story editors, producers, and sound designers, to shape the overall creative structure and tone, including detailed feedback on outlines and scripts.
- Develops, writes, produces, and edits content, including managing all technical aspects and project marketing.
- Team leader working with internal and external departments to deliver organizational goals under tight deadlines.
- Coordinated production schedules, logistics, talent selection, and across-the-board production and post activities.
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
Co-Executive Producer
Various
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Clients include NBC Universal, Discovery Inc., Scripps Network, and AMC Productions.
- Provided visionary leadership for multiple million-dollar projects, focusing on all phases of physical and post-production, resulting in multiple project renewals.
- Managed full-cycle operations, including launching new projects from the ground up, and reconceptualizing existing formats, with markedly increased revenue and results.
- Acted as a liaison between internal departments and external clients to solicit creative assets and facilitate communication.
- Maintained a strong understanding of target audiences, ensuring that content resonates and connects with intended viewers.
- Coordinated schedules and logistics for on-set activities and location shoots.
- Facilitated communication between departments to align creative visions effectively.
- Managed staff members, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating performance.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials for advertising campaigns.
- Led production teams across various projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Maintained relationships with clients throughout the entire production process.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
- Compiled scripts, notes, and other material related to productions.
- Managed staff members, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating performance.
- Coordinated production team meetings to ensure the efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior production staff, fostering professional growth.
- Managed crisis situations, resolving issues promptly to minimize impact on production.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Supervising Producer
Various
Los Angeles
01.2006 - 06.2022
- Clients include Disney, Hulu, A+E Networks, NBC Universal, Viacom, CBS Entertainment
- Managed strategy, communications, global creative, and logistics from development through final project delivery.
- Attended planning meetings and interfaced with internal departments and clients to resolve issues.
- Managed budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple concurrent projects.
- Managed teams of up to 40 producers and editors, successfully delivering over 100 hours of top-rated television content.
- Mentored junior producers, enhancing their skills in project management and storytelling.
- Organized production schedules, ensuring resource availability and adherence to timelines.
- Conducted post-production reviews with clients to ensure satisfaction with the finished product.
- Implemented best practices for content creation, improving overall production efficiency.
- Provided creative input to ensure the quality of content throughout the production process.
- Monitored the progress of multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to corporate standards.
Writer/Producer
Various
Los Angeles
01.2005 - Current
- Successfully executed multi-million-dollar projects in physical and post-production, including several high-profile projects such as Hell's Kitchen, Top Chef Masters, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Disney Summer Magic Quest.
- Developed, wrote, and executed marketing materials for multiple platforms and genres.
- Ideated and executed multi-genre and platform content, including on-air narrative, digital, and marketing materials.
- Clients include ViacomCBS, Fox Broadcasting Company, NBC Universal, and NBC Promo.
- Created engaging content for various platforms, enhancing brand visibility.
- Applied strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce the best possible content.
- Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
- Participated in creative meetings to contribute ideas and receive assignments.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to enrich content quality.
- Wrote copy for client advertising campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of North Texas, Rice University
Skills
- Creative and Technical Writing
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Research and Development
- 508 Compliance Expert
- Microsoft 365, Mondaycom, SharePoint
- Avid, Adobe Editing
- Video and Audio production
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
Multimedia writing
Print media
Creative collaboration
Collaboration
Content editing
Proofreading
Effective writing
Promotional planning
Content creation
Marketing support
Document editing
Formatting
Investigative writing
Idea brainstorming
Web copywriting
Copyediting
Broadcast media
Client collaboration
Fact-checking
Editing
Content development
Copywriting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Achieved consistency by creating and introducing a DOJ compliant Style Guide for AV and Webinar tasks.
- Lead a team of 5 in the development and execution of the 2025 National Crime Victims Rights Week campaign.
Timeline
Senior Audio-Visual Production Specialist & Project Manager
FWI - FedWriters, Inc.
09.2024 - 10.2025
Executive Producer
Various
03.2021 - Current
Co-Executive Producer
Various
01.2016 - 11.2024
Supervising Producer
Various
01.2006 - 06.2022
Writer/Producer
Various
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of North Texas, Rice University