+ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Colleen. I'm an Emmy award-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience in broadcasting, digital media and podcasting.
I create content that engages viewers across all platforms, with proven success in project management of high concept digital videos, live productions
and breaking news.
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I currently serve as a digital video producer for E! News, where I produce and edit daily news videos, and celebrity interviews. I also spearhead live event coverage, original series and livestream shopping experiences for the brand's massive digital audience.
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Before my shift into the digital landscape, I started my career in TV production in my hometown of Chicago, where I covered everything from national, local and financial news, as well as celebrity
and lifestyle content.
Resume
E! News
Digital Producer/Editor
April 2022 to Present
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Produce and edit premium, high-visibility creative content for large-scale audiences on digital platforms
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Oversee E! News's red carpet coverage and special events, including show scripting, rundown building and directing on-air talent
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Plan video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion
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Liaise with post-production teams including editors and motion graphics designers, completing projects on time and to a high standard
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Managed launch of the digital-first series While You Were Streaming, in partnership with Twitter, generating an average of 1.2 million viewers per episode
Entertainment Tonight Content Producer
Sept 2018 to March 2022
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Produced video content for Entertainment Tonight’s digital platforms, including original series
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Facilitated project completion with creative, technical and on-camera teams, serving as main point of contact for production, post-production and editorial
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Managed team’s workflow to ensure projects were completed on schedule under strict deadlines
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Supervised and led production and creative teams in best story development practices to drive company goals
Newsy
Line Producer
Feb 2018 to Aug 2018
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Guided daily cable news broadcast from end-to-end, managed the overall structure of daily workflow for teams in Chicago and Washington D.C.
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Oversaw live shows from control room, communicated with and directed on-camera talent, including during breaking news
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Coordinated with motion graphics designers and editors, ensuring projects were completed on-time
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Monitored operations to ensure they met company standards, with meticulous attention to detail
WCIU-TV
Line Producer
Aug 2011 to Feb 2018
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Developed and optimized production of fast-paced live morning lifestyle series
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Line produced linear broadcast show in high-pressure news environment and communicated effectively during live shows, serving as main point of contact for talent, studio and field crews
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Collaborated with production and post-production teams to advance the look and execution of content
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Ideated unique storytelling for lifestyle content including sales, entertainment and human-interest segments