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Patrick Baker

Patrick Baker

Oxford

Summary

Dynamic media professional with extensive experience in talent development and contract negotiation. Proven ability to foster high-level relationships with media industry executives and talent agencies, resulting in enhanced project outcomes and impactful storytelling.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Manager

Fewles Entertainment
Los Angeles
01.2010 - 08.2020
  • Guided career development for talent within the global TV, film, and media industry.
  • Negotiated deals for talent across multiple verticals in the TV, film, and media industry.
  • Maintained high-level relationships with key executives across the TV, film, and media industry.
  • Maintained high-level relationships with key talent agencies in the U.S. and U.K.
  • Identified new talent for representation in the film and TV sectors.

Executive Producer

PBS
Los Angeles
01.1994 - 01.2020
  • Co-produced television documentary Savage Inequalities featuring Bill Moyers, which aired nationally in 1996.
  • Oversaw production of high-quality content.
  • Collaborated with Bill Moyers to maintain project vision and integrity.
  • Identified and secured on-air talent to enhance storytelling impact.
  • Negotiated contracts for on-air talent to maximize budget efficiency.

Co-Producer

Cronkite Ward & Company
New York
09.1994 - 09.1995
  • Co-produced One Family for NJN with Walter Cronkite.
  • Collaborated with creative teams to develop engaging news content for the Discovery Channel.
  • Coordinated production schedules to ensure timely project completion.
  • Managed pre-production logistics, including budgeting and resource allocation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
06-1993

Skills

  • Talent negotiation and identification
  • Client relationship management
  • Contract negotiation and project oversight
  • Industry networking

Board of Trustees

  • Ron Brown Scholar Program

Timeline

Talent Manager

Fewles Entertainment
01.2010 - 08.2020

Co-Producer

Cronkite Ward & Company
09.1994 - 09.1995

Executive Producer

PBS
01.1994 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies

University of Colorado At Boulder
Patrick Baker