about sara
I started producing live events in 2009 on campus at the University of Kansas. The experience led to an internship with the Television Academy, where my first on-screen credit became the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards.
After more than a decade in the industry, I’ve landed securely in my calling as a producer. I bring a goodie bag of skills I’ve collected through the years. Here are some highlights —
Production supervision: manage productions from conception to delivery; liaise with various departments while being the face of the production.
Post production management: hire & oversee teams of editors, producers, supervisors; create post schedules, calendars & deliverables; collaborate with post supervisor on mix & overtime schedules, ensuring we stay within budget.
Deliverables: point person for multiple deliverables across departments including but not limited to
graphics: create deliverables list for broadcast graphics and stage screens; set delivery deadlines; provide technical specs; oversee delivery of assets.
marketing: set client review timeline and deadlines; implement client notes & adhere closely to brand guidelines.
clearances: create and oversee grids to assist with broadcast clearances; interface with clearance contacts at studios and networks.
Package/tape production: perform all footage research & collection; create paper cuts for producers & editors to see ahead of the edit; direct the cut once in the edit; receive & implement notes from producers and talent teams; collaborate with clearance supervisor to ensure every single piece of footage is cleared for broadcast; write voiceover scripts as needed.
Voiceover: audition talent, then work with agents & management to hire; create scripts; research phonetics to ensure correct name pronunciations; oversee & direct VO sessions.
I would love to collaborate with you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out! Let’s create together!
(ps - for an extensive list of my credits, please visit LinkedIn)