SCOTT ELDRIDGE
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Veteran producer with 25+ years of experience developing and delivering premium investigative journalism, long-form documentaries, major newsmagazine stories, and high-stakes field interviews. Expert at originating story ideas, cultivating sources, vetting complex narratives, overseeing field reporting, and producing character-driven, deeply reported pieces under tight deadlines. Proven ability to guide sensitive projects, impacted victims, high-profile talent, and challenging environments. Leader of large editorial teams delivering hundreds of hours of broadcast-quality journalism.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Vice President, Development
LIONSGATE ALTERNATIVE STUDIOS
01.2019 - 2025
- Lead investigative and documentary development for major networks and streamers.
- Developed premium docu-series: ("Scamanda") and investigative projects with national/international scope.
- Built relationships with survivors, witnesses, lawyers and law enforcement etc to compose deep and layered narratives.
- Oversaw creative teams, budgets, schedules, and all phases of production from concept to delivery.
- Leveraged IP, archival material, and research to craft high-impact pitches for buyers.
Executive Producer
SMART JUSTICE – Lifetime (Telepictures)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Co-created and led a true-crime series anchored in survivor testimony and original reporting.
- Designed unique formats to elevate investigative storytelling.
- Directed sensitive interviews with victims, families, and law enforcement.
- Managed field teams, editorial staff, and weekly deliverables.
- Collaborated with network partners on messaging and accuracy.
Executive Producer
CRIME WATCH DAILY – Syndication (Telepictures)
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Launched and ran a national investigative true crime series airing in ~200 U.S. markets.
- Supervised 75+ producers, reporters, researchers, editors.
- Oversaw investigations involving fugitives, scams, unsolved cases, cold cases, and crime trends.
- Directed correspondents in the field; produced high-stakes interviews and undercover elements.
- Oversaw writing on the show and worked closely with legal and clearance teams to make sure content was vetted and sound before air.
- Delivered 175 episodes per season in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Senior Supervising Producer / Writer
EXTRA – Telepictures
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Oversaw editorial content for the top syndicated newsmagazine.
- Managed daily coverage, script writing, and story approvals under live-to-tape deadlines.
- Led teams of writers, producers, correspondents, and field crews.
- Produced coverage for major events… Super Bowls, Oscars, Royal Wedding.
- Developed on-air talent and served as lead producer and director for hosts on field shoots.
Field Producer & Writer
BEYOND THE GLORY – FSN
01.2002
- Produced and wrote episodes for the sports documentary series.
- Created bespoke interview environments and conducted multiple in depth interviews with each subject.
- Episodes included “The Waltrip Brothers” and “Dale Earnhardt” – produced and written the week after his death for immediate release.
Field Director & Writer
GOIN’ DEEP – FSN
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Pitched, Produced and Wrote stories for the weekly sports documentary series.
- Handled celebrity sports profiles (Shaquille O’Neal) as well as investigative pieces (A murder in the world of canine athletes).
- Booked interviews in the U.S. and abroad for signature features.
- Navigated complicated subject matter including an exposé on soccer hooliganism in England.
Field Director & Writer
WORST CASE SCENARIO – TBS
01.2001
- Directed and wrote Volunteer Challenge stories in which an ordinary person tackles their biggest fear.
- Responsible for the success of large-scale field shoots in “one-take only” scenarios.
- Collaborated with safety professionals to comply with complex protocols.
- Blended character-driven storytelling with high adrenaline adventures at the birth of reality television.
Field Director & Writer
AMERICA’S MOST WANTED – FOX
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Booked, produced, field-directed and wrote high-stakes crime stories with the dual purpose of making an emotional connection with viewers as well as the capture of fugitives.
- Worked closely with law enforcement across the U.S.
- Contributed to three fugitive captures, including a murderer.
- Established a personal connection and built trust with victims’ families to sensitively tell their stories.
Field Director
COURAGE – TNT
01.2000
- Conducted in-depth, multi camera interviews with dignitaries, former hostages, and war heroes who endured extraordinary trauma.
- Worked and was mentored by former “60 Minutes” Producer David Lowe.
Producer & Field Director
AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS – TLC
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Booked interviews, produced and field directed hour long episodes about America’s National Park.
- Organized complicated shoots featuring emerging technology as well as aerials.
Field Producer & Writer
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD – NBC
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Wrote and produced fast-turn stories under tight deadlines.
- Conducted celebrity interviews.
- Primary producer for host Pat O’Brien on remote shoots.
Senior Supervising Producer / Writer
DR. DREW’S LIFECHANGERS – CW
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Wrote the show and collaborated with staff producers on the editorial content of each segment.
- Guided the storytelling arc of each episode.
- Managed high-volume production: 155 episodes in 18 weeks.
Writer
STRANGE UNIVERSE – Syndicated
01.1996 - 1996
- Wrote segments for the daily newsmagazine specializing in the paranormal.
- Researched and developed engaging content for diverse topics in alignment with audience interests.
Segment Producer
SAVE OUR STREETS – Syndicated
01.1995 - 1996
- Segment produced extraordinary crime and social-justice stories.
- Developed deep contacts within law-enforcement.
- Devised segment concepts aligned with audience interests and programming goals.
Education
B.A. -
UC Santa Barbara
Skills
- Investigative Producing
- Source Development
- Script Writing
- Long-Form Story Structure
- Interviewing (victims, experts, law enforcement, public figures)
- Field Producing
- Editorial Oversight
- Fact-Checking & Standards
- Legal & Clearance Collaboration
- Breaking News Judgment
- Multi-Camera Direction
- Team Leadership
- High-Pressure Delivery
- Creative direction
Timeline
Sr. Vice President, Development
LIONSGATE ALTERNATIVE STUDIOS
01.2019 - 2025
Executive Producer
SMART JUSTICE – Lifetime (Telepictures)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Executive Producer
CRIME WATCH DAILY – Syndication (Telepictures)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Senior Supervising Producer / Writer
DR. DREW’S LIFECHANGERS – CW
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Supervising Producer / Writer
EXTRA – Telepictures
01.2004 - 01.2014
Field Producer & Writer
BEYOND THE GLORY – FSN
01.2002
Field Director & Writer
WORST CASE SCENARIO – TBS
01.2001
Field Director & Writer
GOIN’ DEEP – FSN
01.2000 - 01.2001
Field Director
COURAGE – TNT
01.2000
Field Director & Writer
AMERICA’S MOST WANTED – FOX
01.1999 - 01.2000
Field Producer & Writer
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD – NBC
01.1997 - 01.1999
Writer
STRANGE UNIVERSE – Syndicated
01.1996 - 1996
Producer & Field Director
AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS – TLC
01.1995 - 01.1996
Segment Producer
SAVE OUR STREETS – Syndicated
01.1995 - 1996
B.A. -
UC Santa Barbara