Nikki Machrone
Executive Producer
Summary
Results-driven Executive Producer with comprehensive experience managing all aspects of film and video production. Proven track record of leading diverse teams to enhance viewer engagement, exemplified by the growth of a YouTube channel to over 1 million followers. Expertise in optimizing processes and coordinating high-quality productions across multiple platforms.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
The Don Lemon Show
New York, NY
03.2026 - Current
- Oversees all phases of production and editorial for The Don Lemon Show.
- Directs teams in executing high-quality video and audio productions.
- Facilitates cross-department communication to streamline workflows and enhance production efficiency.
- Coordinates schedules and timelines for multiple daily live productions.
- Coordinates bookings for shows with expert and celebrity guests.
- Manages social media platforms to drive viewer engagement and foster community growth.
Senior Producer
The Don Lemon Show
New York, NY
02.2024 - 03.2026
- Led team producing multiple daily news talk shows featuring A-list guests.
- Provided editorial guidance and oversight while coordinating all scheduling and logistics for the production, including legal matters.
- Coordinated scheduling and guest approvals, fostering effective communication and thorough vetting of interview questions.
- Developed show's YouTube channel from the bottom up, reaching nearly 700,000 followers in one year.
- Edits full episodes and social content for various platforms in addition to YouTube.
- Oversaw technical elements of both taped and live shows to ensure seamless production.
- Manages posting schedule and copy creation for all pieces.
- Updated post and production procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Producer/Archival Producer
Vice Media LLC
Brooklyn, NY
07.2018 - 12.2023
- 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 sources, securing rights and clearances to ensure timely and compliant production.
- Led production of Vice News Tonight segment on artificial intelligence, coordinating all aspects to deliver compelling and informative content.
- Spearheaded production process from preproduction to post-production, managing casting, conducting interviews, and writing scripts to create high-quality segments.
- 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.
Producer
Stephen David Entertainment
New York, NY
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Operated as primary producer for Discovery Network's investigative documentary, Sugar Town.
- Coordinated scheduling and budget, collaborating with interviewees to capture impactful content.
- Evaluated evolving script for accuracy, preventing misrepresentation in final production.
- Analyzed interview transcripts, selecting compelling excerpts to craft a cohesive narrative.
- Engaged with bereaved family throughout production to ensure respectful and accurate portrayal of their story.
- Researched and identified obscure archival material relevant to the case.
Archival Department Head/Archival Producer
Stephen David Entertainment
New York, NY
05.2017 - 03.2018
- 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 strategic relationships with archives, libraries, and sources of archival material to enhance resource accessibility.
- Established and executed company-wide bulk agreements with vendors, strategically managing negotiations to maintain cost efficiency across the organization.
Producer
Arawak Films
Cortlandt Manor, NY
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Produced thriller film, Nemesis, from pre-production through post-production, 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.
Associate Producer
43 Films
Pocono Manor, PA
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Developed and managed project budgets and timelines to ensure timely and cost-effective production.
- 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, maintaining consistent communication with interview subjects to support seamless production.
Education
Master of Liberal Arts - Journalism
Harvard Extension School
Cambridge, MA05-2024
Graduate Certificate - Environmental Policy & International Development
Harvard Extension School
Cambridge, MA08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05-2011
Skills
- Video Production & Management
- Editorial & Production Oversight
- Research & Analysis
- Audience engagement
- Post-Production & Budgeting
- Content Development & Script Writing
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Analytics & Reporting
- Creative Direction
- Content Strategy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- Webby Award: News & Politics Social 2026 for The Don Lemon Show
- Webby People's Voice Award: News & Politics Social 2026 for The Don Lemon Show
- NAACP Image Award: Outstanding News/Information Series for The Don Lemon Show
- NAACP Image Award: Outstanding Podcast-News and Information for The Don Lemon Show
- NAACP Image Award: Outstanding Podcast-Society and Culture for The Don Lemon Show
- News & Documentary Emmy: Best News Coverage-Long Form, 2022, For work as an Archival Producer on Showtime's 'Return of the Taliban: A Vice News Special Report'
- News & Documentary Emmy: Outstanding Health or Medical Coverage, 2022, For work as an Archival Producer on the Vice News Tonight special, 'Aging, Inc.'
- News & Documentary Emmy: Outstanding Continuing News Coverage-Long Form, 2022, For work as an Archival Producer on the Vice News Tonight special, 'Yemen: The Forgotten War'
Timeline
Executive Producer
The Don Lemon Show
03.2026 - Current
Senior Producer
The Don Lemon Show
02.2024 - 03.2026
Producer/Archival Producer
Vice Media LLC
07.2018 - 12.2023
Producer
Stephen David Entertainment
03.2018 - 08.2018
Archival Department Head/Archival Producer
Stephen David Entertainment
05.2017 - 03.2018
Producer
Arawak Films
03.2017 - 10.2017
Associate Producer
43 Films
01.2012 - 12.2016
Master of Liberal Arts - Journalism
Harvard Extension School
Graduate Certificate - Environmental Policy & International Development
Harvard Extension School
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Muhlenberg College