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)

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