Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Selected Highlights
References
Timeline
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Thomas Gibson

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

More than 15 years experience in production and writing for the screen and print. Manage numerous TV shows from initial concept, through development to post-production. Demonstrate a record of creating quality programming and successful programs for television, VOD and online market. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Content Writer

Freelancer
01.1999 - Current
  • Pitch and write news and feature articles for various newspapers, magazines and websites.
  • St. Louis Post Dispatch
  • St. Louis American, E! Online, BET Weekend, Life, and Honey magazine.
  • Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs and SharePoint to store and share created documents.
  • Proofread and edited online posts to prepare for publication.
  • Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
  • Added keywords, meta descriptions and alt image tags to increase SEO presence.
  • Created concise, eye-catching headlines.

Supervising Producer

FOX Networks/FOX Soul
07.2020 - 01.2023
    • Was one of the original producers who helped create programming, book talent, write and edit show scripts for new online platform owned by FOX.
    • Liaised with directors and producers to book talent and arrange casting calls.
    • Assessed markets and ratings to develop effective goals and plans to improve production quality.
    • Collaborated with clients and creative teams to develop, plan and execute production projects.
    • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.

Executive Producer and Founder

LAPDOG Digital Media
07.2003 - 01.2022
    • Producer and Director feature documentary, Biebermania on the meteoric rise of Justin Bieber for Xenon Pictures and Revolver Studios in the UK
    • Writer and Director of the documentary Rihanna: Good Girl Bad/Bad Girl for Screen Media and Netflix
    • Writer and Director of Black Peas: Beginning of the End for Atpik films in France
    • Writer and Director of Always Whitney Houston for Warner Bros Digital and Gravitas Ventures
    • Writer and Director of Chris Brown Goes To Africa for SABC South Africa
    • Writer and Director of Keri Hilson Invades South Africa for MNET and VEVO.
    • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
    • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
    • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.

Senior Producer

Entertainment ONE
12.2018 - 04.2020
  • Create storyline, in charge of overall field production and look of primetime series for Viacom titled “Murder In The Thirst” hosted by actress LisaRaye.
  • Provided input and direction to employees regarding projects and tasks.
  • Managed projects encompassing employees with flexible, interactive approach.
  • Worked with clients to determine exact project needs before delegating.
  • Edited all content before publishing it or sending it to clients.
  • Implemented processes that would shave valuable time off of complex projects.

Supervising Producer

BET NETWORKS
05.2014 - 07.2018
  • Create new format and produce television special chronicling the BET Experience and BET Awards, titled BETX Top Ten Moments.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
  • Liaised with directors and producers to book talent and arrange casting calls.

Field Producer/Script Writer

REELZ CHANNEL
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Rich and Acquitted: A docudrama series investigating crimes committed by the rich and famous
  • Produced episodes; RKelly, Snoop Dogg and Oscar Pistorious.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.

Executive Producer

STARZ NETWORKS
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Created and produced two seasons of urban primetime show Music Revolution, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Supervised production team of [Number] workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.

Director / Writer / Executive Producer

VISION FILMS, INC
12.2012 - 01.2014
  • One Direction: Going Our Way was tops on the best selling DVD list in the UK
  • Always Justin Bieber documentary about the troubled times of teen idol Justin Bieber that sold to E One Entertainment
  • Produce and directed television documentary special Queens of Nashville for AXS TV on famous women in country music.

Executive Producer

BOUNCEBACK MEDIA
08.2006 - 01.2010
  • Created the number one reality show in South Africa and the number one rated music/lifestyle show for MNET
  • The reality series Nonhle Goes To Hollywood featuring famous African TV stars and Los Angeles-based urban celebrities that aired on MNET in South Africa
  • O Access featuring some of the largest names in entertainment
  • The docudrama series Tales from the Edge addresses society's fringes.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
  • Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.

Director

SHOWTIME NETWORK
01.2009 - 09.2009
  • Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff: a feature documentary about famous video vixen Karrine Steffans and her sexual escapades in the world of Hip-hop.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

Executive Producer

BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION (BET)
06.2001 - 01.2008
  • Developed and produced networks top primetime series How I'm Living and was named “Best Urban Show” by XXL Magazine in 2002
  • Produced and directed Access Granted showcasing the making of music videos and won the NAACP Image Award
  • Coming to the Stage: a comedy series that searched for next great urban comic
  • Contributing Producer on shows The Black Carpet, BET Awards Post Show and numerous specials.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Supervised production team, helped workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.

Director

QD3 ENTERTAINMENT
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Write, produce, and direct the award-winning feature documentary Letter To The President produced by Quincy Jones III and Russell Simmons and narrated by Snoop Dogg
  • Opening Night premiere of Urban World Film Festival in New York
  • Won Best Director and Best Film at H20 International Film Festival.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.

Producer

E! NETWORKS
03.1999 - 06.2001
  • Produced and wrote episodes of the award-winning documentary series E! True Hollywood Story
  • Produced the highly rated special Saturday Night Live: 101 Greatest Skits.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema and Photography

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Associate of Arts - Communications

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Affect Effects, Avid
  • Experience shooting on all Canon DSLR and Panasonic AVCHD and P2 series cameras
  • Advanced knowledge of Final Draft, Celtx, and Wordpress
  • Effective Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • News Writing
  • Multimedia Writing
  • Television and print journalism

Affiliations

Producers Guild of America (p.g.a.)

Selected Highlights

  • Developed and produced series and specials for STARZ, BET, FUSE, AXS, REELZ, and for international networks FOX ITALY, Australia XYZ, MNET South Africa, SABC, BBC AFRICA and M6 France.
  • Play a key role in creating the number one international music show in South Africa.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Supervising Producer

FOX Networks/FOX Soul
07.2020 - 01.2023

Senior Producer

Entertainment ONE
12.2018 - 04.2020

Field Producer/Script Writer

REELZ CHANNEL
01.2016 - 06.2016

Supervising Producer

BET NETWORKS
05.2014 - 07.2018

Executive Producer

STARZ NETWORKS
02.2013 - 10.2014

Director / Writer / Executive Producer

VISION FILMS, INC
12.2012 - 01.2014

Director

SHOWTIME NETWORK
01.2009 - 09.2009

Executive Producer

BOUNCEBACK MEDIA
08.2006 - 01.2010

Director

QD3 ENTERTAINMENT
01.2004 - 01.2005

Executive Producer and Founder

LAPDOG Digital Media
07.2003 - 01.2022

Executive Producer

BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION (BET)
06.2001 - 01.2008

Producer

E! NETWORKS
03.1999 - 06.2001

Freelance Content Writer

Freelancer
01.1999 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema and Photography

Southern Illinois University

Associate of Arts - Communications

Southwestern Illinois College

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