Robert Husted
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Manager/Producer/Writer/Director with 15+ years of experience in Film, TV, and VFX. Seeking to bring my producing and creative skills to a great team with opportunities to grow.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer, Creative Labs (Contract)
Netflix
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Produces creative executions across multiple projects and initiatives, collaborating with Strategic, Product, and cross-functional partners and teams.
- Manages and oversees project meetings and timelines (i.e. production kick-off, weekly creative tactical, key creative reviews and milestones) related to the development of creative.
- Crafts and maintains project relevant documentation: proposals, scopes of work, production schedules, budgets and cross-functional creative socialization.
- Provides creative production oversight of asset quality and standards for all stages of technical builds, including editorial/functional quality assurance and delivery for localization.
Collaborates with the Creative Planning team to measure and track vendor/contractor performance, while managing and onboarding creative freelancers, vendors, agencies, and contractors.
Post Production Manager (Contract)
Hulu
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed finishing process with AEs while QCing all AV assets daily.
- Evaluated finishing lift through conversation/analysis with Creative Marketing - timelines for footage requests, color, beauty work, and green-screening. Provided those perspectives to stakeholders.
- Supported OM definition of finishing and delivery workback schedules based on scope of finishing.
- Wrote, maintained and shared delivery specs with agency POCs for all Hulu-branded deliveries.
- Received preps, graphics, etc. and archives for team retrieval and use.
- Evaluated files and ensured all were present and to technical spec.
- Sourced out-of-house resources/services as needed for special finishes (i.e. stitched asset finishing, Dolby finishes, mix only for radio spots, etc.) and coordinated with vendors as needed.
Coordinator, Creative Labs (Contract)
Netflix
Los Angeles, California
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported Creative Producers and Creative Leads from concept to production for Product A/B tests content on-service, while overseeing AV finishing needs and final deliveries.
- Coordinated creative kickoffs and tracked content creation timelines, while providing progress updates for multiple ongoing initiatives, each with their own specific deliverables and larger goals.
- Assisted in gathering feedback from cross-functional partners and provided consolidated notes to Creative Producers and Creative Leads as well as to freelance resources.
- Built extensive tracking boards on Monday.com and monitored vendor and freelance work to ensure content was delivered on time and up to spec.
- Set up agencies/freelancers with context and access to briefs, curated assets, and access to internal Netflix asset delivery systems.
- Measured and tracked vendor/ freelancer performance to ensure a premium crop of talent.
Video Producer (Contract)
Riot Games
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with a variety of technical and creative teams across multiple teams and locations (including editors, gameplay capture artists, sound designers, product developers, on-camera talent and more) to bring video projects from brief to delivery to achieve unparalleled, industry-leading results.
- Took ownership of the defined creative vision and provided a detailed roadmap to delivery to manage content from ideation to post production, while working with the Video Production Lead and Marketing Team(s) to smooth any roadblocks along the way.
- Evaluated Riot content and presented new ways to improve technical, craft-focused experience.
- Worked with other Riot teams and built trusted relationships across the organization to develop efficient methods of managing production.
Localization Project Manager (Contract)
Netflix
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed localization projects and requirements across internal and external vendors & freelancers.
- Worked cross-functionally with stakeholders to identify critical business blockers and collaborated to solve and optimize.
- Oversaw end to end localization workflow using translation management tools and systems.
- Identified and managed project risk through prioritization, bug management, and any other means necessary.
- Managed independent projects within localization program.
- Drove high quality output from localization vendors & freelancers.
- Oversaw the localization budget for projects through gathering data on cost, timeliness and quality.
- Project kick offs & vertical meetings with cross functional groups.
- Managed & trained different vendors, translators and reviewers.
- Evangelized Globalization to stakeholders.
Technical Producer (Contract)
Movies Anywhere
Burbank, CA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated file delivery, ingest and processing with multiple studio operations partners.
- Supported the tracking, triaging, publishing and quality control of assets and data in the Movies Anywhere catalog.
- Validated title notifications and content mapping across all of the supported Movies Anywhere retailers for each window throughout the content lifecycle.
- Evaluated and accurately applied metadata tags to content as defined by the Movies Anywhere taxonomy across the content library and new release catalog.
Associate Producer
Technicolor Marketing Services
Hollywood, CA
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed all aspects of promo production for Netflix Trailers (Series, Original Films, Documentaries, and Comedy Specials), including editing, mix, conform, color, VFX, and graphics.
- Oversaw creation and final delivery of all marketing and service assets, including IMF Wraps (4K/UHD as well as HDR), theatrical DCPs, ProRes Broadcast Deliverables and Social Assets for Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- Managed promo localization needs, including subtitling and dubbing, as well as graphical localization for 22+ Marketing Territories worldwide.
- Directly interfaced with Netflix Team and managed Account needs.
Post Production Coordinator (Contract)
Open Road Films
Los Angeles, CA
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed delivery of all Open Road titles and associated assets to TV/On Demand platforms (Netflix, Amazon, Universal, Viacom, Starz, etc.).
- Oversaw completion of theatrical and home video assets, including VFX fixes, sound and picture QC, DCP creation and KDM disbursement.
- Managed archiving of final DPX and DCDM files with Post Houses, as well as all final internal Marketing Team assets (Trailers, Key Art, Music, Caption Files and Sound deliverables) within DAX digital asset management system.
- Edited final artwork and trailer promos as needed to confirm to delivery specs.
Associate Digital Asset Manager (Contract)
Saatchi & Saatchi
Torrance, CA
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Supported production by assigning shot numbers, creating shot sheets, checking usage rights, linking existing assets to Jobs via FileMaker Pro program (SPARK), and gathering, ingesting and distributing digital assets to Production Teams.
- Ensured quality control of all deliverables for Saatchi DAM by working closely with Print Production and Vendors.
- Gathered information from Art Production and Business Affairs on usage rights, metadata tagging, and organizing assets in the Saatchi DAM.
- Provided support to client and Saatchi DAM users by fulfilling asset requests.
- Managed still and video uploads to Client's Digital Asset Management platforms by gathering and preparing assets, working closely with IM Team on metadata sheets and uploaded assets to Client's DAM.
Creative Services Manager (Contract)
Tourism Australia
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Managed production of all digital and static banners for US, Canadian, and Brazilian campaigns for Australia across 10 travel partner websites as well as Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Air Canada as well as wrote copy.
- Oversaw creation of 360 and interactive assets, as well as deployment of VR displays for tourism industry events.
- Troubleshot errors and oversaw evolution of digital and print creative.
- Created estimates and managed budgets for digital campaigns.
- Routed approvals with domestic as well as Sydney teams, and coordinated with 3rd party vendors to make sure assets are delivered on time and within budgets.
- Created original in-house digital and print advertising materials as needed, and made changes to vendor materials by request.
Digital Asset Coordinator (Contract)
Team One
Playa Vista, CA
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Oversaw creation, copywriting, and rollout and storage of all digital banners, digital brochures and 3D assets for clients such as Lexus and Indian Motorcycles.
- Managed use of original asset files through the DAM request process.
- Worked to progress the DAM Tool and provide a more effective workflow.
- Partnered with Product Team to create appropriate asset metadata.
- Confirmed status of usage rights and clearance prior to client review.
- Troubleshot connectivity issues to DAM portal for all team members.
Senior Digital Asset Coordinator (Contract)
Mattel, Inc
El Segundo, CA
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed organization of Marcom Creative Server for all digital banners, brand guides, executive presentations, and online entertainment assets.
- Gathered information from requestors on asset usage, timing, preferred file format and method of delivery.
- Uploaded current banners, guides, logos, and graphics files.
Coordinator
Disney Channel OAP
Burbank, CA
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Wrote/Produced promos for Disney Junior (Octonauts, Henry Hugglemonster).
- Managed daily distribution of digital banner assets, Disney Interactive assets, on- air promos, and promo deliverables to DC/DJ/XD partners worldwide.
- Supervised promo QC sessions and troubleshot technical issues as needed.
- Organized and uploaded series graphics packages (After Effects projects, Photoshop/Illustrator logos and Maya/C4D 3D files) for International territories, including worldwide Disney Channel On-Air Refresh 2014.
- Oversaw weekly graphics meeting with network Creative Directors and obtained International Promos and Graphics Packages as requested.
- Coordinated script entries for bi-yearly International Shoot, involving 5-6 visiting International Territories using domestic talent for promo purposes.
- Prepared and uploaded weekly deliverable reports to DC/DJ/XD partners worldwide, updating territories on new uploads to database with links.
- Managed deliverables website and troubleshot any issues as needed.
- Assisted with daily email requests from DC/DJ/XD partners worldwide.
Production Coordinator (Contract)
Disney Channel, Partnership Marketing
Burbank, CA
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Coordinated weekly deliveries of digital banners and international promos to DC/DJ/XD partners worldwide and sent out daily email notifications.
- Prepared and delivered Cross-Channel promos to ABC Television, as well as trailers to WDSHE Home Entertainment.
- Pulled and ingested assets as needed for sizzle reels/promos.
- Processed department invoices and oversaw rush payments to vendors as needed.
- Assisted department with day-to-day asset requests and deliveries of Photoshop files for presentations.
I/O Asset Manager
Sassoon Film Design
Santa Monica, CA
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated distribution of stereoscopic 3D content for such clients as Sony and Warner Brothers (for films such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and The Smurfs), using Aspara and Fetch.
- Maintained Shotgun database for over 1,000 shots daily.
- Managed a team of three Roto artists completing the dust cleanup of IMAX clips for large-format film Into the Arctic.
- Supervised recovery of missing VFX files needed by compositors for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
- Prepared live notes from producers and directors during selects screenings, and ingested notes into Shotgun.
Credit Team Production Assistant
MTV Networks
New York, NY
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Formatted and designed credits for TV shows/movies broadcast on air for CMT, Logo, and Comedy Central.
- Managed content clearance through Standards and Practices Department.
- Maintained digital database and delivered production elements to vendors.
- Provided assistance to Director, Producers and Editors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film/TV Production
New York University
New York2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, AVID, Flame, Ftrack, Shotgun, Frameio, Mondaycom, Airtable, Figma, PIX, ACES
Timeline
Producer, Creative Labs (Contract)
Netflix
12.2022 - Current
Post Production Manager (Contract)
Hulu
08.2022 - 11.2022
Coordinator, Creative Labs (Contract)
Netflix
03.2022 - 08.2022
Video Producer (Contract)
Riot Games
06.2021 - 03.2022
Localization Project Manager (Contract)
Netflix
02.2020 - 03.2021
Technical Producer (Contract)
Movies Anywhere
10.2019 - 02.2020
Associate Producer
Technicolor Marketing Services
02.2017 - 09.2019
Post Production Coordinator (Contract)
Open Road Films
10.2016 - 02.2017
Associate Digital Asset Manager (Contract)
Saatchi & Saatchi
04.2016 - 10.2016
Creative Services Manager (Contract)
Tourism Australia
01.2016 - 04.2016
Digital Asset Coordinator (Contract)
Team One
02.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Digital Asset Coordinator (Contract)
Mattel, Inc
10.2014 - 02.2015
Coordinator
Disney Channel OAP
07.2012 - 10.2014
Production Coordinator (Contract)
Disney Channel, Partnership Marketing
02.2012 - 07.2012
I/O Asset Manager
Sassoon Film Design
02.2011 - 01.2012
Credit Team Production Assistant
MTV Networks
08.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Film/TV Production
New York University
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