KRISTINE ECKERT
WRITER/PRODUCER/PROJECT MANAGER
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with six year history of superior performance in remote environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Invisible Narratives
2 2020 - 10.2022
- Developed and pitched scripted content ideas for dozens of top influencers including Emma Chamberlin and Laura Clery.
- Wrote pitches and created presentations for executives.
- Participated in writers' rooms to brainstorm and develop peer-generated ideas.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills and followed company policies and editorial guidelines to produce engaging and error-free content
Freelance Writer
Wondery Podcast Network
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Wrote pitches, outlines, and scripts for Imagined Life podcast narrated by Virginia Madsen and Robbie Daymond.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Story Producer
Pilgrim Productions
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked with the post-production team for WEtv's unscripted television show, David Tutera's CELEBrations to create cohesive storylines using field footage and post-field interviews.
- Reviewed raw footage and strung together rough cuts for editors via Avid.
- Wrote interview questions and soundbites for host and co-hosts and conducted post-field interviews.
Supervising Producer
Magnetic Productions
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Supervised productions for 30+ episodes of cable content on multiple networks including Food Network (Eating America with Anthony Anderson and Buy This Restaurant) and HGTV (Going Yard.)
- Supervised creative content and pitched story ideas to executives.
- Streamlined work/communication flow between field and office teams.
- Resolved daily production issues and managed network relationships.
- Directed and managed multiple crews during shoots.
- Managed construction crews and build projects (Going Yard.)
Field Producer/Director
Magnetic Productions
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Headed field and post-production for multiple unscripted shows on networks including HBO, Animal Planet, HGTV, and Style Network.
- Ideated episode ideas.
- Developed pitches and wrote story outlines and bibles.
- Coordinated shooting schedules.
- Directed and interviewed hosts in the field.
- Generated field notes and coordinated with the post-production team.
- Worked with network branding executives to integrate brand promotions into episodes.
Associate Producer/Segment Producer
Scout Productions
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Coordinated shooting schedules, vetted and locked locations, managed legal contract tracking and appearance/logo clearances for multiple unscripted shows on networks including Sundance Channel, HGTV, and Style Network.
- Researched, wrote and pitched story and segment ideas to executives.
Associate Producer/Segment Producer
Discovery Studios
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Coordinated shooting schedules, vetted and locked locations, and supported producers, directors, and design team for the TLC unscripted show, Over Designed.
Production Coordinator/Writer
Pandion Entertainment
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Headed pre-production and field production for three part Samantha Brown Travel Channel series based in China.
- Wrote three sixty-page network story bibles for each location: Beijing, Xian and Chengdu.
- Developed pitches and story outlines.
- Managed post-production team, and field crew.
- Directed content including scenes, b-roll, and interviews.
- Generated field notes and coordinated with post-production to create cohesive scripts for post.
- Worked with network branding executives to integrate brand promotions into episodes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications with an emphasis on Film and Television
University of Arkansas At Fayetteville
Skills
Creative Writing
Content Creation
Visual storytelling
Pitch Deck Design and Execution
Production and Project Management
Brainstorming & Idea Pitching
Researching and Interviewing
Document Editing
Scheduling and Multi-tasking
Organization & Prioritization
Team Leadership
Canva
Final Draft
Google Workspace
MS Office Suite
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Wondery Podcast Network
12.2018 - 01.2019
Story Producer
Pilgrim Productions
01.2015 - 09.2015
Supervising Producer
Magnetic Productions
06.2012 - 07.2014
Field Producer/Director
Magnetic Productions
06.2011 - 05.2012
Associate Producer/Segment Producer
Scout Productions
08.2008 - 08.2010
Associate Producer/Segment Producer
Discovery Studios
07.2008 - 08.2009
Production Coordinator/Writer
Pandion Entertainment
03.2007 - 03.2008
Freelance Writer
Invisible Narratives
2 2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications with an emphasis on Film and Television
University of Arkansas At Fayetteville
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