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Yvette Killian

Rye,NY

Summary

Dynamic and results driven Producer adept at securing and managing high-profile guest bookings. Skilled collaborator with a talent for fostering relationships with industry stakeholders and contacts. Consistently delivers compelling content through meticulous research, incisive pre-interviews and strategic pitch development. Demonstrates a keen ability to elevate programming quality while meeting deadlines. Committed to driving viewership and engagement through innovative storytelling.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Industry Programming

The Paley Center For Media
04.2024 - Current
  • Cultivate strong relationships with industry experts and thought leaders to execute booking high-profile speakers.
  • Lead team for the successful completion of monthly events and demonstrate proficient leadership skills to motivate employees.
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships strategic partners.

Producer, Anderson Cooper Full Circle

CNN
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Identified, developed and created daily live segments.
  • Proven track record pitching compelling guest and topic ideas.
  • Collaborated effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Skilled at conducting pre-interviews to provide depth and insight for anchor.
  • Exercise strong editorial judgment to compile and synthesize anchor research.
  • Work under tight deadlines in high stress environment.
  • Handle newsmakers requests and special programming needs.

Field / Live / Booking /Digital Content Producer

Yahoo Finance
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Planned and executed digital content including livestreamed, daily international, national and financial news segments, special features and recurring segments.
  • Own and mastered the day's international, national, political and financial news.
  • Supervised writing, video editing and graphic development.
  • Wrote anchor copy, book guests and source video for air under high-pressure deadlines.
  • Managed production crews during field shoots.
  • Pitched and produced original digital content.
  • Maintained production and delivery schedules.
  • Sourced and coordinated bookings with high level guests including Fortune 500 CEOs, industry leaders, heads of state and politicians while developing solid relationships with publicists and companies.
  • Conducted pre-interviews and facilitated logistics on a wide variety of stories including breaking news.
  • Special Assignments: Exclusive interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei including travel to China for exclusive tour inside the company's Shenzhen campus.

Founder

Vineyard Bath Co.
08.2010 - 05.2017
  • Founded and oversaw daily operation of a successful bricks and mortar and online retail business including concept and product development, branding, marketing, customer acquisition, inventory management, accounting and personnel management.

Documentary Producer

Towers Productions
05.2003 - 03.2004
  • Produced sixty-minute documentaries for network television including a full-length piece on the Boston Archdiocese pedophile priest scandal
  • Position requirements included pitching ideas, scripting, sourcing and conducting interviews, overseeing editing and budget management.

Network News Producer/Reporter

CTV Television Network Inc. (Canadian Television)
05.1998 - 04.2002
  • Identified, produced and reported the top daily news stories for network newscast
  • Responsibilities included researching and writing scripts, booking guests, scheduling and conducting interviews and overseeing editing
  • Coordinated and managed daily news assignments
  • Reported on critical international and national news stories
  • Coordinated satellite feeds and live remotes in the field
  • Developed and generated original story ideas along with maintaining core Washington contacts and sources
  • Special assignments: September 11th Attacks; Clinton Impeachment; Florida Recount; Mid-East Peace Talks; IMF/World Bank Meetings, NATO Summits

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History - Awarded With Honors

The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Humber College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Timeline

Vice President Industry Programming

The Paley Center For Media
04.2024 - Current

Producer, Anderson Cooper Full Circle

CNN
04.2021 - 07.2022

Field / Live / Booking /Digital Content Producer

Yahoo Finance
01.2018 - 04.2021

Founder

Vineyard Bath Co.
08.2010 - 05.2017

Documentary Producer

Towers Productions
05.2003 - 03.2004

Network News Producer/Reporter

CTV Television Network Inc. (Canadian Television)
05.1998 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Arts - History - Awarded With Honors

The University of Western Ontario

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Humber College
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