Michelle Taylor
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative Senior Supervising Producer with a proven track record enhancing production efficiency and team performance for broadcast Network, Cable, and Streaming projects. 15 years of production experience, with emphasis in story. I have excellent communication, and team management abilities, delivering projects on time and on budget while creating a collaborative, empowering, and positive team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supervising Producer
America's Got Talent (NBC)
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised teams of Producers, Filming Crews, and Editors from pre production through delivery, ensuring execution of creative direction on schedule and within budget.
- Supervised teams of up to 16 Producers and 18 editors.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production and post production efficiency.
- Supervised development, writing, and presentation of filming pitches
- Created schedules for production and editing for timely delivery.
- Directed shoots and Voice Over sessions with high profile celebrities. Conducted VIP on camera interviews.
- Supervised workflows for fully pre-taped episodes, and pre-taped elements for live broadcast with less than 24 hour turn around from filming to air.
Supervising Producer
Freelance
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Supervised teams of Producers, Filming Crews, and Editors for America's Got Talent (NBC), American Idol (ABC), I Can See Your Voice (FOX), Love Island USA (CBS), Legendary (HBOmax), and Catfish: the TV Show (MTV).
- Managed production and post production calendars to meet deadlines and milestones.
- Supervised the transition from in person to remote workflow during 2020 pandemic lockdown, developing new workflows and communication tools.
- Remotely lead domestic and international post production teams, coordinating communication across global timezones to make deadlines under tight turnaround.
- Hired, and managed post production staff and crew members to build a highly qualified team and boost overall performance. Developed and trained international team members to meet United States Network broadcast standards.
Senior Producer
Freelance
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Produced at Senior level at America's Got Talent (NBC), The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) and Catfish: the TV Show (MTV)
- Developed wrote and presented story pitches.
- Conducted high priority on camera interviews, directed creative B-roll filming and produced docu-reality scenes
- Worked closely with Senior editors and associate producers to execute editorial by creating string outs, developing story structure and selecting music for cuts.
- Oversaw editorial for entire episodes of Television.
- Helped to create and manage production and post production schedules and calenders.
Producer
Freelance
04.2011 - 09.2016
- Produced for America's Got Talent (NBC), The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC), Catfish: The TV Show (MTV), MEL Films (Melmagazine.com), Cry Wolfe (ID Discovery), Freak Show (AMC), Southern Nights (CMT), and Starting Strong (production for the US Army).
- Developed and pitched story ideas, conducted pre-filming interviews, planned and budgeted shoots.
- Conducted on camera interviews, and directed filming reality scenes.
- Structured story from raw footage, creating stringouts and developing episode structure.
- Worked closely with editors in post production to execute creative direction and address notes.
- Helped originate first season projects, brainstorming
Associate Producer
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Assisted producers and editors in post production, creating stringouts, tracking story, and finding soundbites.
- Secured releases for all third party acquired photos and video, cold calling sources, negotiating licensing rates, and facilitating communication between vendors and our legal team.
- Created and utilized Script Sync files.
Production Assistant, Assistant Story Editor
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Helped organize and track media assets.
- Delivered screeners to internal and network executives.
- Delivered show masters to network facilities.
- Helped story producers stringout scenes and find soundbites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12.2007
Skills
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Creative Direction
- Timeline and Deadline Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Storytelling
- Pre-Production research and planning
- Field production
- Post-Production Processes
- Presentation Skills
Timeline
Senior Supervising Producer
America's Got Talent (NBC)
03.2023 - Current
Supervising Producer
Freelance
01.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Producer
Freelance
10.2016 - 12.2019
Producer
Freelance
04.2011 - 09.2016
Associate Producer
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
06.2010 - 04.2011
Production Assistant, Assistant Story Editor
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)
07.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
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