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Margo Precht Speciale

Annapolis,MD

Summary

Highly skilled and adept at researching, sourcing, licensing, and organizing archival footage, photos, and audio for documentaries, museums, and television productions. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Archival Producer

Scott Brothers Entertainment
01.2018 - Current
  • Collaborate with the director and producers to identify required archive content.
  • Conduct in-depth research to locate relevant footage across diverse sources (news archives, libraries, private collections).
  • Evaluate and curate footage based on thematic relevance, visual quality, and budget constraints.
  • Assisted with licensing clearance process, ensuring all permissions are obtained on time and within budget.
  • Maintain detailed records of all clearances and usage rights for future reference.

Production Researcher

Various Clients
01.2018 - Current
  • Defined research objectives and data needs for documentaries and museums
  • Extracted and synthesized relevant information from complex documents, interviews, and visual materials.
  • Organized and documented research findings using clear and concise data techniques
  • Presented research findings effectively to filmmakers, producers, and academic audiences.

Segment Producer

Kennedy Center Honors
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborate with director and producers early in development to identify required archive content.
  • Conduct in-depth research to locate relevant footage across diverse sources.
  • Evaluate and curate footage based on relevance, visual quality, and budget constraints.
  • Assist in editing and post-production to integrate sourced footage seamlessly into the final film.

Rights & Clearances

Smithsonian National Museum Of American History
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Expertly researched and identified rights and clearances for diverse media assets for the opening of the National Museum of American History Entertainment Nation exhibit.
  • Negotiated licensing and terms of use, ensuring cost-effectiveness and project compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California - Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.)
Los Angeles, CA
06.1989

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Digital Research Tools
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Timeline Management
  • Asset Management
  • Contract Negotiation

Clients

  • Delirio Films
  • Done & Dusted
  • History Channel
  • Jigsaw Productions
  • Kennedy Center
  • Mass Appeal
  • MTV Studios
  • Museum of the City of New York
  • Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)
  • Scott Brothers Entertainment
  • Smithsonian National Museum of American History
  • True Aim Productions
  • Universal Media

Certification


  • Certified Leadership Empowerment and Development (L.E.A.D) American University - 2016

Timeline

Segment Producer

Kennedy Center Honors
10.2023 - 12.2023

Rights & Clearances

Smithsonian National Museum Of American History
10.2020 - 03.2021

Archival Producer

Scott Brothers Entertainment
01.2018 - Current

Production Researcher

Various Clients
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California - Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.)

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