KEMAR BASSARAGH
Brooklyn
Summary
Television executive with a strong background in unscripted programming, adept at leading creative and production strategies for successful franchises. Expertise in managing budgets, schedules, and teams while collaborating with senior executives to ensure brand consistency and engaging content across multiple networks.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Current Production, Unscripted Programming
NBCUniversal
04.2022 - Current
- Lead creative and production strategy for Bravo's hit franchises (The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Orange County and Salt Lake City; Vanderpump Rules; Below Deck Down Under; Below Deck Sailing Yacht; Summer House: Martha's Vineyard; Southern Hospitality; Dancing Queens). Oversaw casting, development, and creative vision for each series to ensure alignment with brand identity. Collaborated with Showrunners and Senior Executives to maintain consistent tone and pacing across all series. Manage budgets, schedules, teams, and post workflows across multiple concurrent shows. Partnered with Marketing and PR to develop and execute promotion strategies that enhance series visibility. Interviewing and hiring Showrunner and Executive Producers. Talent relations and talent management.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative content strategies for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with executives to align business objectives with creative initiatives.
- Oversaw project management for large-scale productions and strategic campaigns.
Executive Producer
Matador Content
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Executive Produced Love Match Atlanta (Bravo TV). Pitched and developed creative look and stories, aligning with network vision and audience expectations. Directed creative vision and storytelling, ensuring cohesive narrative throughout the series. Created and managed production schedule and budget, facilitating timely and cost-effective project delivery. Hiring and managing the story and editing team.
- Developed and managed production schedules for various television projects.
- Collaborated with creative teams to enhance project concepts and storylines.
- Oversaw budget allocation for multiple production phases and resources.
Executive Producer
Goodbye Pictures
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Executive Produced The Real Housewives of Dallas (Season 5, Bravo TV). Revamped show's creative look and aesthetics, enhancing visual storytelling. Led and directed team of producers and editors, shaping show's overall creative vision. Crafted storytelling for 16-episode season, ensuring engaging narrative flow.
- Oversaw production schedules and resource allocation for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop engaging content concepts.
- Managed budgets and financial planning for diverse media projects.
Executive Producer
Shed Media
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Executive Produced The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion (Season 1, Bravo TV). Pitched and developed shoot outline and content to enhance engagement. Crafted and formatted scripts to ensure clarity and alignment with show objectives. Directed conversation flow and advised host on key topics to maintain viewer interest.
- Managed production schedules and resource allocation for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop compelling content concepts.
- Oversaw project budgets and ensured financial compliance throughout production.
Executive Producer and Supervising Producer
Truly Original
08.2013 - 08.2020
- Executive Produced multiple seasons of The Real Housewives of Potomac (Season 2-5, Bravo TV). Supervising Produced multiple seasons of The Real Housewives of Potomac (Season 1-2, Bravo TV). Oversaw creative direction and managed story production and editing teams to ensure cohesive storytelling. Collaborated with Field EP to establish and refine focused storylines, enhancing narrative impact. Pitching the creative vision for multiple episodes season over season. Creatively kept the style and visual for each season feeling current. Managed production schedule and budget, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to financial constraints.
Story Producer
Atlas Media
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Produced multiple episodes of Hot Listing Miami, enhancing show content and audience engagement.
- Developed engaging storylines for various media projects.
- Collaborated with production teams to create compelling narratives.
- Conducted research to gather relevant information for scripts.
Story Producer
Truly Original
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Produced episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi's Wedding Special, and Don't Be Tardy (Bravo TV), contributing to engaging storylines and audience retention.
- Developed engaging storylines for reality television projects.
- Coordinated production schedules with various departments and team members.
- Researched topics and trends to enhance narrative authenticity.
Earlier Roles
- Coordinated segments and managed production logistics for The Wendy Williams Show, ensuring timely delivery and quality of content. Produced engaging content for BET Now, Top 25 Countdown, and The Center, contributing to audience growth and viewer engagement. Developed story concepts and coordinated field production efforts for MTV and VH1, enhancing storytelling and content richness.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication
New York Institute of Technology
New York, NY04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
St. John's University
New York, NY05.2003
Skills
- Creative direction
- Budget management
- Casting strategy
- Storytelling development
- Production scheduling
- Brand collaboration
HONORS & AWARDS
2025 GLAAD Award Winner, 2023 GLAAD Awards Nomination (Southern Hospitality), Emmy nomination (Vanderpump Rules)
Languages
French
Professional
Timeline
Vice President of Current Production, Unscripted Programming
NBCUniversal
04.2022 - Current
Executive Producer
Matador Content
05.2021 - 04.2022
Executive Producer
Goodbye Pictures
12.2020 - 01.2021
Executive Producer
Shed Media
11.2020 - 01.2021
Executive Producer and Supervising Producer
Truly Original
08.2013 - 08.2020
Story Producer
Atlas Media
05.2013 - 08.2013
Story Producer
Truly Original
04.2011 - 05.2013
Earlier Roles
Master of Arts - Communication
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
St. John's University