Nicole Machrone

Oversees team making daily news talk show involving A-list guests. Handles scheduling, guest approvals and communication, and interview question approval. Responsible for editorial guidance and oversight, while also coordinating all scheduling and logistic affairs of the production, including legal.

• Developed show's YouTube channel from the bottom up, reaching nearly a quarter of a million followers in six months.
• Edits full episodes and social content for various platforms in addition to YouTube.
• Runs the technical aspects of both the taped and live shows, in studio and remote.
• Manages posting schedule and copy creation for all pieces.
• Regularly updates post and production procedures to optimize cost savings.

Oversaw execution of research, rights clearances, and content licensing for organization News shows across various platforms such as HULU, HBO, Vice TV, Showtime, and Tubi. Sourced breaking news content from domestic and international origins while securing all necessary rights and clearances. Lead production of Vice News Tonight segment on Artificial Intelligence. Spearheaded all facets of production process, from pre-production to post-production, involving managing casting, conducting interviews, and writing scripts.

• Pitched and produced segment for Vice News Tonight, while contributing to numerous Emmy-winning productions.
• Achieved significant cost savings by optimizing licensing expenses for multiple productions, substantially reducing overall expenditures.
• Successfully navigated negotiations to secure licensing agreements aligning with financial constraints, ensuring projects remained fiscally responsible.
• Implemented comprehensive company-wide training initiatives on fair use principles and legal frameworks governing content utilization, enhancing organizational awareness and adherence to legal standards.

Managed scheduling and budgetary aspects, collaborating closely with interviewees to capture optimal content. Reviewed the evolving script to uphold accuracy and prevent misrepresentation. Analyzed interview transcripts, selecting compelling excerpts to craft a cohesive narrative. Uncovered and incorporated obscure archival material pertinent to the case.

• Operated as primary producer for Discovery Network's investigative documentary, Sugar Town.
• Maintained communication with bereaved family of victim throughout production, ensuring accurate and sensitive portrayal of their story.

Supervised end-to-end aspects of archival and stock footage for numerous television networks, ensuring rights protection within allotted budget. Led archival department, administering curation and use of archival material in television and film productions. Collaborated with producers, directors, and writers to develop compelling narratives using archival content. Cultivated and maintained enduring relationships with archives, libraries, and other sources of archival material.

• Established and executed company-wide bulk agreements with vendors, strategically managing negotiations to maintain cost efficiency across the organization.

Served as producer from pre-production through post-production for thriller film, Nemesis, supervising production schedule, talent, and budget.

• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.

Contributed to development and management of project budgets and timelines. Coordinated logistics for shoots, including scheduling, location scouting, and equipment rental. Steered pre-production tasks, such as script breakdowns, casting, and rehearsals. Provided creative ideas and solutions to enhance overall quality of film productions.

• Led post-production and archival processes for mini-series "Against the Odds" and documentary special "One Giant Leap."
• Collaborated on-set for the project while sustaining consistent communication with interview subjects, ensuring a seamless and well-supported production process.