Supervising Producer at Paramount with extensive experience in project management and budget oversight. Proven ability to optimize workflows and build high-performing teams, leading to successful execution of award-winning campaigns such as the MTV Movie and TV Awards. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, consistently driving creative initiatives under tight deadlines.
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LAURA JOHNSON
Nutley,USA
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ParamountNew York, NY
Supervising Producer
05.2020 - 10.2025
Job overview
- Created and maintained production schedules, leveraging tools and methodologies to develop high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
- Develop team of producers with goals and help to streamline process to ease workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of video production teams and provided guidance on technical issues as needed.
- Concurred with legal department to secure legal clearances for content to ensure all deliverables were suitable for air.
- Estimate and manage production budgets by overseeing expenses and payroll, and controlling budgets.
- Work on campaigns for Unscripted Series, Original Movies and Event launches including MTV Movie and TV Awards, Vh1 Basketball Wives, Vh1 Caught in the Act; Unfaithful among others.
Comedy CentralNew York, NY
Director of Project Management
06.2006 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Oversaw project timelines and deliverables across multiple
departments. - Led project teams to develop innovative content for diverse audiences.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed a creative routing process that engaged all internal teams in 360 campaign ideation, including press and digital extensions.
- Generated reports to clarify staff resource allocation across projects and internal promotional support.
- Explored and implemented workflows using project management tools such as Airtable, Wrike, Slack, and JIRA.
- Oversaw award-winning campaigns, including The Daily Show, Broad City, South Park, Comedy Central Roasts, Tosh.0 among many others
- Managed internal corporate events, including Upfront & All Hands meetings.
- Supervised art and animation management to support off-channel
Education
The College Of New JerseyEwing, NJ
Bachelor's from Communication- TV Radio Production
University Overview
Skills
- Project management and production oversight
- Budget management
- Workflow optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team building
- Strategic thinking
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Volunteer locally at Toni's Kitchen in Montclair working to provide food support for those in need in the Montclair NJ area
- Church Council Secretary at First Lutheran Church of Clifton where I have worked to refresh the church website, and to organize church events and volunteer initiatives.
Timeline
Supervising Producer
Paramount
05.2020 - 10.2025
Director of Project Management
Comedy Central
06.2006 - 05.2020
The College Of New Jersey
Bachelor's from Communication- TV Radio Production