Lourdes Guillen
Line Producer
New York,NY
I chose journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made.
Jorge Ramos
Summary
Producer with 10 years of experience in broadcast television. Proven leader, lauded for my ability to wear multiple hats on the team. Able to keep calm in breaking news situations; managing talent and reporters in the control room. Unafraid to conduct my own original reporting and secure prospective guests. Passionate about mentoring junior staff.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Producer
NBC News
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Build 3 daily news broadcasts that reach +1M viewers nationwide
- Manage editorial team, delegating stories to writers, overseeing Associate Producers, Production Assistants and editors
- Supervise all graphics and video, ensuring most compelling elements for coverage are being used
- Coordinate all live remotes with reporters in the field
- Work closely with tech crew: Directors, AD, and audio crew keeping them abreast of liveshots/guests
- Monitor timing of the show, ensuring all commercial breaks are met
- Liaise with Legal and Standards departments ensuring accuracy in our reporting
- Manage multiple hours of coverage for simultaneous networks MSNBC and NBC News in times of breaking news
Segment Producer - Early Today
NBCUniversal
New York, NY
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Lead writer on breaking news stories, able to write compelling scripts on the fly
- Produced live shots with domestic and international
correspondents on major headlines of the day - Booked and Produced guest segments for political and legal analysis
- Maximized coverage on stories affecting Latinx communities
- Oversaw live shots in control room, communicating
time and roll cues with reporters in the field - Supervised content posted to the Early Today social
media pages - Mentored junior members of team
Associate Producer - Early Today
NBCUniversal
New York, NY
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead producer on several breaking news stories,
working with social newsgathering to secure
compelling video, writing strong editorial copy with
speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment - Secured phone interview during breaking news train
derailment, and produced segment - Timed reporters during live shots
- Pitched the most relevant, timely, and compelling
ideas for day-of and future segments - Anchor produce in studio
- Write MSNBC News cutins, MOOD and CNBC hits
Producer - Morning Express With Robin Meade
CNN, Headline News
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Field Produced several interviews with high profile
celebrities, and politicians - Work with Senior Producers/ Executive producers to deliver high quality election coverage
- Worked with Avid editors and graphics team to assure
efficient workflow and to create strong packages - Coordinated logistics of a project; booking crew;
booking editors for shoots - Collaborated with marketing team on branded
segments, ensuring client needs are being met
Associate Producer - Morning Express & Weekend Exp
CNN, Headline News
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Track, edit and publish taped elements for five hours
of morning news programming - Gathered material for segments, cut video elements
and sound bites using the desktop edit system,
Adobe Premiere - Execute elements for live reporters during the
broadcast in the control room - Liaise with rights and clearances, the affiliate desk
and assignment desks to ensure the best and latest
video is acquired - Code and create banners
Tape Coordinator - the View
ABC
New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Work closely with producers to shape and edit b-roll,
soundbites, field packages and show cutdowns - Playout or export sequences from edit system to
tape, ingest or feed - Ingest/load content into Final Cut/Avid Projects for
craft editor - Organize & archive all videos and related assets
- Knowledge of various media files formats and the
ability to convert media files to necessary
specifications compatible with studio or remote
production requirements - Assist Producers/Directors on field shoots with co-hosts
Production Assistant - the View
ABC
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Help producers with research for guest segments, and pulling stills for segments
- Work closely with rights and clearances, affiliate desk and assignment desks to ensure best video is used and sourced properly
- Assist with music selections; and help handle file deliveries with sound designer
- Pull clips or screen capture of PAVs; for production requests, meetings, and stakeholder reviews
- Assist bookers with overseeing dressing/green room set-up
- Back up the production secretary by answering calls, setting up meetings, and other administrative tasks
Production Assistant- Good Morning America Weekend
ABC
New York, NY
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Work closely with Associate Producers and Producers by assisting them in editing video and graphics
- Keep a constant eye on show rundowns to make sure our video and graphics are in place, accurate and current
- Oversee the airing of all graphic elements in control room during live program when needed
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
01.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
Microsoft OfficeAdobe PremiereProAvid iNewsFinal CutAvidScriptingTeam Player
Accomplishments
- NBC Gem Award - Collaboration and teamwork
- CNN Spot Bonus Award - Creating field production guide
Affiliations
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Line Producer - NBC News
08.2021 - Current
Segment Producer - Early Today - NBCUniversal
01.2019 - 08.2021
Associate Producer - Early Today - NBCUniversal
10.2018 - 01.2019
Producer - Morning Express With Robin Meade - CNN, Headline News
01.2016 - 01.2018
Associate Producer - Morning Express & Weekend Exp - CNN, Headline News
01.2014 - 01.2016
Tape Coordinator - the View - ABC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Production Assistant - the View - ABC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Production Assistant- Good Morning America Weekend - ABC
08.2011 - 01.2012
The City College Of New York - Bachelor of Arts, Communications
01.2007 - 01.2011