Josie Pickett
Atlanta,GA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Documentary Intern
CNN Documentary Unit
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Researched various projects for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
- Conducted pre-interviews
- Identified relevant 3rd party content for documentaries
- Organized visual content for stories
- Transcribed interviews.
Documentary PA, When The Dogs Left
GPB/UGA
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Rotated through various documentary crew positions on a professional set
- Edited interview footage using Premiere Pro
- Shot interview footage and BTS material for a GPB funded documentary
- Served as a page to guide interviewees through holding, makeup, and set.
Intern
Chair 10 Productions
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Researched and built a comprehensive database of working crew in CT
- Wrote engaging and focused script coverage
- Attended weekly meetings to learn about industry practices and producing.
Writer, Director, Editor, Art Department
I'll Get Back to You. (short film)
04.2023
- Brainstormed, wrote, and revised an original short screenplay
- Recovered footage and edited short film using various software
- Secured shooting locations and corresponded with cast and crew
- Coordinated costumes, created props, decorated the set
- Directed actor performances on set.
Camera Assistant
NBC Sports PGA Tour
05.2023
- Assisted camera operator with movements around the course
- Managed camera equipment and replaced batteries.
Stage Manager
UGA Theater
- Coordinated problem solving and progress across all departments for RENT, The Wolves, and Experience UGA
- Called cues for UGA's highest-grossing theatrical production ever
- Managed backstage, lighting, projections, and sound teams during live performances and dress rehearsals
- Scheduled daily rehearsals and communicated the schedule to cast, directors, and management teams
- Took meeting notes and distributed to all departments
- Kept six weekly rehearsals on schedule and in accordance with union break times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in English; Entertainment And Media Studies
University of Georgia Honors College
Athens, GA05.2024
Skills
- NewsApps
- Trint
- Adobe Premiere
- Mira
- Final Draft
- Microsoft Suite Services
- Airtable
Relevant Coursework
Writing for Television, Representation in Entertainment Media, Producing for the Screen, Advanced Creative Writing, Documentary Production Practicum, Environmental Communication, Entertainment and Media Industries, Media Analysis, Writing for Entertainment Media, Honors Entertainment Media and Pop Culture, Women in Literature, 21st Century Black Writers, Honors Queer Theater and Film
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Documentary Intern
CNN Documentary Unit
01.2024 - 04.2024
Documentary PA, When The Dogs Left
GPB/UGA
05.2023 - 06.2023
Camera Assistant
NBC Sports PGA Tour
05.2023
Writer, Director, Editor, Art Department
I'll Get Back to You. (short film)
04.2023
Intern
Chair 10 Productions
02.2023 - 05.2023
Stage Manager
UGA Theater
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in English; Entertainment And Media Studies
University of Georgia Honors College