Amita Patel
Post Producer, Segment Producer, Story Produc...
last updated on 03/28/12
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About me
Experienced producer specializing in long and short form programming- with expertise in writing, developing and managing editorial content under tight deadlines. Standing member of the Producers Guild of America and knowledgeable in all aspects of production with a background in Entertainment and News programming for major networks including NBC, VH1, A&E, MSNBC, TLC and truTV.
Credits and Employment History
2011 - 2012, Story Producer
Extreme Couponing All-Stars
Sharp Entertainment
Produced reality competition spinoff of hit series, Extreme Couponing.
Supervised multiple episodes through rough cut, VO sessions, fine cut and picture lock.
Worked on tight scripting and editing deadlines.
2011, Story Producer
Lottery Changed My Life
Sharp Entertainment
Wrote and produced one hour “Best Of” episode comprising of the biggest and best lottery stories from all four seasons. Created episode outline and themes for each act. Coordinated update shoots with previous winners. Organized archive footage and scripts.
2011, Story Producer
Puppies V. Babies
Sharp Entertainment
Writing and producing pilot episode. Assist in development of creative concept and tone of show. Work closely with series producer and editors to execute pacing and style. Organize show scripts, exports and notes throughout post-production.
2011, Casting Producer
Man V. Food Nation
Sharp Entertainment
Researched and casted local and celebrity competitors to take on eating challenges across the country.
2009 - 2011, Update Producer
Biography
A & E
Researched, wrote and produced updates to current biographies that air on The Bio Channel.
2008 - 2009, Segment Producer
I Love the Presents...Black To The Future
VH1
Wrote and produced segments for a four hour series on black pop culture history throughout the last few decades. Conducted interviews, managed edit sessions and produced fun and entertaining segments for the last hour covering the 2000's.
2007 - 2008, Segment Producer
TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest Criminals
MeetingHouse Productions
truTV’s World’s Dumbest Criminals
Wrote, researched and produced various segments for truTV’s hit series.
Booked, scheduled and interviewed journalists, lawyers, authors and comedians. Worked with supervising producers to ensure scripts reflect the style and tone of the show. Coordinated shooting and editing schedule.
2007, Segment Producer
Notorious
A & E
Reviewed and cut down programs for Biography.com. Re-scripted and repurposed 20 one hour shows into 3-5 minute segments. Upgraded rights for footage and photos for online usage.
2006 - 2007, Tease Producer
Today Show
NBC
Produced between 20-25 teases daily. Coordinated with producers to acquire elements for teases. Brainstormed ideas to creatively tease segments. Compiled footage and coordinated feeds from domestic and international bureaus. Completed Avid News Cutter training.
2002 - 2006, Associate Producer/Segment Producer
Driven/100 Greatest/VH1 News Specials
VH1
Wrote and produced various segments for VH1 News, Series & Specials. Researched and interviewed journalists, celebrities and comedians. Handled all licensing issues, including acquiring footage, photos and music.
2000 - 2002, Production Associate/Associate Producer
Bravo Profiles/MSNBC Investigates/Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer
Blue Moon Media
Transcribed interviews and logged footage and b-roll. Gathered and organized research and fact checked scripts. Organized licenses and rights bibles.
Extreme Couponing All-Stars
Sharp Entertainment
Produced reality competition spinoff of hit series, Extreme Couponing.
Supervised multiple episodes through rough cut, VO sessions, fine cut and picture lock.
Worked on tight scripting and editing deadlines.
2011, Story Producer
Lottery Changed My Life
Sharp Entertainment
Wrote and produced one hour “Best Of” episode comprising of the biggest and best lottery stories from all four seasons. Created episode outline and themes for each act. Coordinated update shoots with previous winners. Organized archive footage and scripts.
2011, Story Producer
Puppies V. Babies
Sharp Entertainment
Writing and producing pilot episode. Assist in development of creative concept and tone of show. Work closely with series producer and editors to execute pacing and style. Organize show scripts, exports and notes throughout post-production.
2011, Casting Producer
Man V. Food Nation
Sharp Entertainment
Researched and casted local and celebrity competitors to take on eating challenges across the country.
2009 - 2011, Update Producer
Biography
A & E
Researched, wrote and produced updates to current biographies that air on The Bio Channel.
2008 - 2009, Segment Producer
I Love the Presents...Black To The Future
VH1
Wrote and produced segments for a four hour series on black pop culture history throughout the last few decades. Conducted interviews, managed edit sessions and produced fun and entertaining segments for the last hour covering the 2000's.
2007 - 2008, Segment Producer
TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest Criminals
MeetingHouse Productions
truTV’s World’s Dumbest Criminals
Wrote, researched and produced various segments for truTV’s hit series.
Booked, scheduled and interviewed journalists, lawyers, authors and comedians. Worked with supervising producers to ensure scripts reflect the style and tone of the show. Coordinated shooting and editing schedule.
2007, Segment Producer
Notorious
A & E
Reviewed and cut down programs for Biography.com. Re-scripted and repurposed 20 one hour shows into 3-5 minute segments. Upgraded rights for footage and photos for online usage.
2006 - 2007, Tease Producer
Today Show
NBC
Produced between 20-25 teases daily. Coordinated with producers to acquire elements for teases. Brainstormed ideas to creatively tease segments. Compiled footage and coordinated feeds from domestic and international bureaus. Completed Avid News Cutter training.
2002 - 2006, Associate Producer/Segment Producer
Driven/100 Greatest/VH1 News Specials
VH1
Wrote and produced various segments for VH1 News, Series & Specials. Researched and interviewed journalists, celebrities and comedians. Handled all licensing issues, including acquiring footage, photos and music.
2000 - 2002, Production Associate/Associate Producer
Bravo Profiles/MSNBC Investigates/Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer
Blue Moon Media
Transcribed interviews and logged footage and b-roll. Gathered and organized research and fact checked scripts. Organized licenses and rights bibles.
Education
Other Skills/Additional Information
Basic Final Cut Pro X, Basic Avid News Cutter, Avid Media Manager, INews, Lexis Nexis, ALIAS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, PPL
