Award winning Casting Producer, Casting Director, and Executive Media Consultant, boasts a prolific career collaborating with major networks such as NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, Bravo, HGTV, and NatGeo. Garnering 20 global accolades and achieving a remarkable 45% market share, she has become a sought-after industry expert. As the administrator of "I Need A Casting Director" on Facebook, Jennifer facilitates a massive national outreach with over 6,500 members. Beyond her achievements, Jennifer provides PR & Camera Training for executives at all levels, offering invaluable skills to navigate the complexities of on-camera presence and communication in high-pressure situations. Her guidance ensures individuals stand out and succeed in the television industry.
Casting Producer 2010-Present
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Conducted in-person and Skype interviews, managing a revolving list of potential talent.
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Pitched talent ideas for over 150 different talents, demonstrating high-volume calls, research, and daily scouting.
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Successfully managed production budgets and timelines for multiple projects simultaneously.
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Conducted administrative duties, including report preparation, script formatting, and vendor invoice processing.
Key Achievements:
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Pioneered successful pitches for renowned shows, including MILF Manor (TLC), Unfinished Business (HGTV), and Chasing The Cure (TNT/TBS), Dr. 90210 (E),Dr. 90210, Ice Lake Rebels 2 (ANML PLT), Wedding Wars and many others.
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Efficiently managed administrative tasks, ensuring smooth pre-production meetings, edit reviews, and final invoicing.
TV News Executive Producer | The Blaze | 2/2016-6/2018
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Managed a team of 15, overseeing buildout, rundowns, guests, graphics, and elements for newscasts.
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Collaborated with the Digital Media Team to expand the content library on websites and social media channels.
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Booked and coordinated show guests, conducted Skype tests, and managed remote requests.
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Pitched relevant show ideas daily, researched future experts, and provided timely guest ideas for specific topics.
Key Achievements:
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Collaborated with the Digital Media Team to expand the video, photo, and content library on websites and social media channels.
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Leveraged partnerships with bands and brand advocates to maximize exposure for unique content.
Casting Director 2002-Present
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Lead and manage multicultural teams on global projects, achieving objectives across diverse cultural contexts.
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Schedule and conduct auditions, ensuring compliance with casting guidelines and efficiency.
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Prepare and distribute talent and casting director deal memos, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
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Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
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Draft, negotiate, and manage SAG-AFTRA, ACTRA, and Equity contracts, ensuring compliance and addressing any issues.
Awards:
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Forgotten Pills: Grand Jury Prize winner at the LA Dances With Films Festival.
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Pit Stop: Recipient of the Student Film Academy Award.
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Golden Times: 4-time award winner, Best New Show, Best Cast, Best New Hosts, with a 45% market share in Norway.
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Float: Audience Award Feature Film Winner, Best Screenplay, Rising Star Award, Dances With Films
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May: Nominee Saturn AwardMay: Nominee Saturn Award, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films
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Mysterious Skin: Nominee Venice Horizons Award Best Film, Venice Film Festival
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The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things: Nominee C.I.C.A.E. Award, Cannes Film Festival
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The Movie Hero: Winner Special Jury Award, Maverick Acting Award
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The X Species: Best Horror or Sci-Fi Film, Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival
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This Girls Life: Winner Best Actress, Milano International Film Festival Awards
Skills:
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Casting and Production: Extensive experience in talent acquisition and production management.
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Team Leadership: Managed teams of various sizes, demonstrating effective leadership and collaboration.
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Budget Management: Proficient in managing production budgets and timelines simultaneously.
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Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, video editing software, Mac OS, CMS/WordPress, iNews, Octopus, ENG, and SNG operations.
Additional Skills:
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Media: 10 years of experience in paid media, strong relationships with stations, broadcasters, and tech platforms.
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Ad Tech: Knowledge of traditional and digital ad tech stacks, ability to communicate with technical buyers and provide clear ROI.
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Product-Focused Mindset: Ability to articulate plans to scale and systematize tasks across a team.