Katy Colloton
Leawood
Summary
Accomplished executive producer, content creator, and writer with over fifteen years of experience in the high-pressure environments of TV, digital media, and film. Proven expertise in delivering engaging content across diverse platforms, with a focus on creative development, storytelling, and end-to-end production management. Skilled project manager adept at guiding cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and collaborating with executives and stakeholders to align creative vision with strategic objectives. Recognized as both a decisive leader and a collaborative partner, driven by a passion for crafting impactful content that resonates with audiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer/Co-Creator/Writer
NBC/CBS STUDIOS
01.2025 - Current
- Co-created, pitched, and sold a half-hour broadcast comedy in March 2025; currently co-writing the pilot script.
- Partnering with executives to refine story direction based on notes and analytics, ensuring content meets both creative and business objectives.
- Crafting materials to align with network brand strategy and maximize audience engagement.
Producer for Presidential Election Cycle
AL MEDIA
01.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end creative and production processes for impactful media content during the 2024 presidential election cycle for clients in Gubernatorial, Senate, and Mayoral races, as well as organizations advocating for statewide ballot measures. This included producing TV and digital ads, social media assets, billboards, merchandise, print design and more.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to execute content and asset creation based on strategic creative briefs, ensuring alignment with clients' brand messaging and election strategies.
- Organized all shoot logistics, including casting talent, hiring crew, crafting shoot schedules, maintaining budgets, managing union contracts (SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, etc.), conducting pre-interviews, renting equipment, scouting locations, and directing action when needed.
- Directed the post-production team in shaping edits, music, voiceovers, and motion graphics, managing all post-production budgets and deliverables, including licensing music and archival content, to deliver impactful content under tight deadlines.
Co-Executive Producer
DISNEY+/20th
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Co-wrote two scripts and played an integral role in developing this show for Disney+, shaping storylines, characters, and the overall creative vision across two successful seasons.
- Supported the showrunner in executing their vision in the room and on set while partnering with producers, directors, writers, and executives to ensure seamless production from development through delivery.
- Played a key role in addressing creative and logistical challenges, fostering collaboration across talent, crew, and stakeholders.
Writer/Co-Creator
INVISIBLE NARRATIVES
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated in the conceptualization, development, and co-writing of a comedic feature script.
- Generated ideas and contributed to shaping the storyline, characters, and dialogue to create an engaging and entertaining narrative.
- Conducted thorough research and analysis to ensure the script's authenticity, relevance, and appeal to the target audience.
- Maintained effective communication channels with the creative team and participated in brainstorming sessions and script readings to foster collaboration and creativity.
Writer
HBO
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Crafted and pitched sharp, timely sketches blending pop culture, celebrity, and political/social satire for HBO's Night of Too Many Stars.
- Developed original comedic concepts and transformed them into compelling scripts aligned with the show’s tone and format.
- Researched current events, celebrity trends, and social issues to ensure sketches were relevant, topical, and engaging.
Executive Producer/Co-Creator
TV LAND
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Co-created, developed, and produced fifty episodes of a half-hour comedy series spanning three successful seasons for TV Land.
- Led the writer's room for forty episodes, overseeing the creative development and scripting process to ensure the show's comedic vision was effectively realized.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including budgeting, pre-production, and post-production activities, to maintain efficiency and meet project timelines.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in coordinating with the production team, talent, and crew members to facilitate smooth workflow and execution of production plans.
- Acted as a liaison between the production team and the network, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with TV Land's objectives and standards.
- Implemented effective strategies to optimize resources, control costs, and maximize production value within budgetary constraints.
Executive Producer Co-Creator/Writer
NBC
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Co-conceived, developed, and co-wrote a pilot script, shaping the premise, characters, and storyline to align with the network’s audience and programming goals.
- Collaborated closely with network executives throughout the writing process, integrating feedback while maintaining the show’s creative vision.
Co-Creator/Writer
BLUEGRASS FILMS
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Led the conceptualization, development, and writing of a comedic feature film, translating the personal experiences of an influencer/famous collaborator into a compelling and humorous narrative.
- Worked closely with co-creators, producers, and the talent to refine the script, ensuring comedic timing, narrative coherence, and that the collaborator felt safe, heard, and authentically represented.
- Conducted research and incorporated real-life details to enhance the story’s authenticity, relatability, and comedic impact.
Office Assistant
MIOMED ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
01.2006 - 12.2013
- Managed patient billing for stock and bill accounts, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Created monthly commission and expense reports, providing valuable financial insights to management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Theater
Vanderbilt University
01.2005
Skills
- TV/film production
- Content creation
- Storytelling
- Strategic thinking
- Research methodologies
- Leadership and team management
- Collaboration
- Project management
- Brand development
- Audience engagement
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Client relations
- Social media management
- Adaptability
- Mondays
- Jira
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Project
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- QuickBooks
- Slack
- Facebook ads
- Twitter ads
- Google Analytics
Websites
Accomplishments
- Executive Produced 50 episodes of a half-hour cable comedy for TV Land, managing a production budget exceeding $950,000 per episode.
- Co-Executive Producer of the 4th most-streamed TV show in the United States during the 2023 holiday season.
- In 2013, co-created and sold one of the first web series to a TV network, pioneering the transition from digital to traditional media at the time.
- Produced multi-platform advertising campaigns, including television, digital, web, and merchandise, for successful U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races, contributing to both candidates’ victories.
- Developed and produced scripted/narrative content on Instagram and TikTok, which garnered significant attention and led to a competitive bidding war between two major studios for acquisition rights.
- Experienced with live and pre-recorded interviews, appearing on notable platforms like Larry King Now, Watch What Happens Live, Steve, @midnight, Last Call with Carson Daly and more.
Timeline
Executive Producer/Co-Creator/Writer
NBC/CBS STUDIOS
01.2025 - Current
Producer for Presidential Election Cycle
AL MEDIA
01.2024 - Current
Co-Executive Producer
DISNEY+/20th
01.2021 - 12.2023
Writer/Co-Creator
INVISIBLE NARRATIVES
01.2021 - 12.2021
Writer
HBO
01.2020 - 12.2020
Executive Producer Co-Creator/Writer
NBC
01.2015 - 12.2016
Executive Producer/Co-Creator
TV LAND
01.2014 - 12.2019
Co-Creator/Writer
BLUEGRASS FILMS
01.2014 - 12.2015
Office Assistant
MIOMED ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
01.2006 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Theater
Vanderbilt University
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