T.J. SHANKS

• Production Executive responsible for oversight on high-profile executions through all phases of production. Focused on maintaining high production value and quality control.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key cross-brand stakeholders across Paramount properties.
• Creative lead for Nickelodeon International Partner Marketing for broadcast and digital platforms across multiple markets.
• Creative oversight and direction for physical productions in-studio and on location including, behind-the-scenes (BTS) featurettes, on-camera interviews (EPK), music videos, live event, gallery, commercials and promo spots
• Direct cast and crew members in all stages of production to ensure creative execution and quality results were achieved.
• Managed post-production processes such as editor assignments, sound design, music, visual and sound effects, re-formats, legal vetting, clearances, and delivery.

• Developed and produced various shows, short and long form content, and segments for multiple digital platforms, live events, and television.
• Supervised all aspects of pre-production tasks, such as budget and crew oversight, script development, post-production, scheduling, and logistics.
• Oversaw post-production for West Coast Productions. Editor assignments, planned staffing, remote workflows, project and budget tracking, reviews, noting, Legal/S&P vetting, and deliveries.
• Directed on-camera talent and crew filming locally and internationally for broadcast and digital distribution for in-house and branded specific content.
• Brand Partnership development of custom video campaigns for brands and clients, casting, and working with outside vendors for graphics, equipment, and crew.

• Created network ideation, pitches, and development for cross-brand partners across multiple platforms.
• Oversaw content production through all stages of production, from concept to delivery.
• Director and Producer - Live Event, Scripted, Red Carpet, Reality, EPK, and Branded content.

• Developed and oversaw all aspects on new series, 'Down to the Studs' on HGTV, including pre-production, physical production, writing, interviews, build management, and directing the cast and crew.

• Oversaw all aspects of on-location docu-series, 'Southern Charm', for Bravo TV.
• Created and evolved story to create compelling content.
• Directed cast and crew, as well as scheduling, logistics, scouting locations, conducting interviews, tracking, and story development.

• Responsible for creative directing, casting, and crew management, tracking story development, and overseeing a crew of over 40 people for day-to-day shooting on Discovery's flagship series, 'Alaskan Bush People'.
• Achieved over 6 million viewers for the highest-rated show on all of television for its air dates.

• Developed and wrote pilot for a new series, 'Hillbilly Cabins', on Animal Planet.
• Directed cast and crew.
• Created overall look, story, and show format.
• Ran all aspects of production.

• Oversaw all aspects on, 'TreeHouse Masters', the top-rated show for the network, including web series and promos.

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• Produced and directed multiple shows with international shooting locations for Bravo and E!
• Involved in all aspects of production, including interviews, creating stories, directing talent, crew, planning, scheduling, and logistics.