Work:
- Producer, In-Production Feature Documentary, Present
Develop narrative and identify subjects for verité music documentary. Identify and hire key personnel and crew. Prepare logistics and creative ahead of shoots. Field produce shoots in locations around North America. Prepare for post-production and plan for future marketing.
- Writer, Scamfluencers Podcast, Wondery, Present (On Apple Podcasts’ 2022 Top Subscribed List)
Write and research multi-episode podcasts including the episode outline and broadcast script. Work closely with hosts and attend table reads for feedback.
- Producer & Researcher, Scenario Media, 2020-present
Develop ideas for docuseries, feature films and podcasts for independent production company, Scenario Media. Liaise with collaborators about optioning their work for adaptation. Research for Scenario’s in development, non-fiction projects.
- Story Producer, TBA Docuseries, Scenario Media & Mass Appeal, 2022
Craft the narrative arch of a three-part docuseries along with a director and editors. Research and interview preparation ahead of shoots. Archival and music research.
- Freelance Writer & Producer, Present
Clients include CBC Podcasts, Shopify, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Cossette, Studio Sophomore, VICE+, Spin Magazine, Rolling Stone.com.
- Producer & Researcher, How We Die Season 2, 2021-2022
Identify and research story ideas for the second season of How We Die, a docuseries about end-of-life caregivers. Pre-interview possible subjects to feature. Coordinate field shoots and other pre-production responsibilities.
- Producer, Take Care, VICE Canada, 2021
Oversee the rollout of Take Care, a docuseries incubator focused on youth mental health in Canada. Manage the adjudication of the series pitches for funding. Provide guidance and feedback to emerging producers on their funded docuseries through the incubator program. Produce and direct supplementary interview and behind-the-scenes videos to help promote the initiative. Edit and publish original articles about youth mental health for the Take Care microsite. Coordinate with the client, the TELUS Fund, to ensure expectations are aligned and met.
- Producer, NewsDay & NewsNight – CTV News on Quibi, 2020
Produce daily segments for NewsDay & NewsNight, CTV News’ program for the app Quibi aimed at young news watchers. Develop original story ideas. Source visuals, write scripts and conduct interviews. Coordinate with editors, host and graphic design team to facilitate quick daily turnarounds.
- Series Producer, Drake’s Plan, CBC Music, 2019
Series produce an 8-episode digital documentary series about Drake for the Canadian Broadcasting Company’s streaming service, Gem. Develop the series concept and episode structure. Field produce and direct interviews. Oversee a team of producers and crews across North America. Story produce the 8-episodes with two other producers. Approve the final episodes.
- Senior Producer, Verticals & Daily VICE, VICE Canada 2018 – 2019
Oversee and execute videos from pitch through publication including for a daily show. Lead produce and direct original digital videos that air on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, with individual video views of over 6 million. Provide guidance, feedback, and strong leadership to junior producers. Manage post-production including voice over records, editing in Premiere, graphic design and archival sourcing. Final vet of daily segments before airing. Write copy to accompany social videos with an eye towards SEO.
- Culture Producer, Verticals & Daily VICE, VICE Canada, 2015 - 2018
Pitch, develop, produce and direct short form documentary (2 minutes to 30 minutes) for VICE verticals and Daily VICE. Produce live specials including 4 episodes of Fido’s Extra Credit Tour, VICE Talks Weed with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Tonic Talks: HPV. Other production tasks as listed under Senior Producer.
- Associate Producer, Verticals, VICE Canada, 2015
Pitch and develop short form documentary for VICE verticals. Draft detailed budgets for productions. Organize crew and travel logistics for shoot teams. Occasionally lead field produce and direct.
- Associate Producer & Content Coordinator, Bell Media 2010 – 2015
Produce daily news stories for a one-hour talk show, New.Music.Live. Produce live celebrity interviews, performances and taped segments to air during the show, execute shoots and supervise editing. Write daily web content on pop culture for Much, E!, Comedy and Space. Coordinate content strategies for large web projects like Year In Review, Toronto International Film Festival and award show coverage.
Awards:
- Digital Publishing Award Nominee, Best Online Video: Mini-Doc
Co-produced VICE News’ “Is This the Next Standing Rock?”
- The Canadian Association of Journalists Award Finalist, Online Media, 2019
Co-produced VICE News’ “#MeToo Hits Parliament Hill.”
- Canadian Screen Award “Best News Special” Nomination, 2018
Produced live Facebook special “VICE Talks Weed with Justin Trudeau.”
- Canadian Screen Award "Best Original Program or Series Produced for Digital Media,” 2017
Produced and directed "Canadian Cannabis: Candyland" which was part of the winning series, VICE Canada Reports.
- PBS’s POV Special Mention Award Winner, 2012 International Documentary Challenge
Associate produced the documentary short, Unsinkable.
Education:
- Ryerson University Bachelor of Journalism with Honours, Broadcast Journalism Major, 2009