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RACHEL S LEVIN

San Francisco

Summary

Accomplished Emmy Award-Winning Creative Producer with 15+ years of experience in creative marketing and journalism with a passion for telling stories that captivate audiences. Deep experience leading large and small teams to produce the highest quality campaigns for global brands such as Amazon, Meta, Salesforce and Airbnb. Flexible problem-solver with an ability to pivot and tackle challenges with urgency, and enthusiasm. Adept at managing production budgets, leading cross-functional teams, working with celebrities and A-listers, engaging diverse stakeholders and utilizing state-of-the-art production technology to bring visions to life.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Creative Director

Paloma Productions
04.2023 - Current
  • Scope and bid new projects and manage a team of creatives, producers, and vendors from initial bid through final delivery for my all female-owned production company
  • Partner with creative teams during ideation, supporting the strategic and production goals of brand teams, and leading production through all phases
  • Serve as the bridge between the Creative teams and clients who have specific business or communication goals
  • Expanded client base by 25% in the first year by leveraging network and delivering beyond expectations
  • Clients include Amazon and Salesforce

Senior Producer

Salesforce Studios
04.2020 - 04.2023
  • Successfully increased the audience for the flagship video podcast to 2.4 million views, covering topics such as the future of work, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and women in the workplace
  • Produced assets for social channels, achieving over 140,000 views and expanding audience reach
  • Worked with and booked celebrities, A-listers and CEO's for live events and podcasts
  • Partnered with executives for high-profile product launches and events, including Dreamforce and Salesforce for Sustainability
  • Drove creative production from concept to completion, collaborating with writers, art directors, designers, marketing managers, contractors, and external production agencies

Line Producer

Imax
03.2017 - 07.2020
  • Served as Field Producer for the first IMAX feature film about Cuba, managing a team of 25 international cast and crew
  • Allocated budgets and resources, reporting to the Director

Creative Producer (contract)

Airbnb
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Produced integrated campaigns for the global launch of Airbnb Experiences, leveraging video, social, and in-app channels
  • Improved engagement by 25% by developing remote filming best practices for thousands of Airbnb Experiences hosts
  • Helped to develop best practices for remote production to increase efficiency

Senior Creative Producer

Facebook
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: The New York
  • Managed Meta's longest-running film series, Community Voices, engaging 80 million followers worldwide
  • Led end-to-end production, overseeing scriptwriting, interviewing, and editorial elements of award-winning content
  • Produced 30 films in 12 months, generating high-profile media coverage in The New York Times
  • Built great relationships with creative and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of projects
  • Managed the production of 50 major multimedia projects, overseeing budgets totaling over $10M
  • The New York

Supervising Producer

National Geographic Studios
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed a team of 35 producers and researchers for the award-winning docuseries Explorer, involving global locations and diverse subject matters
  • Produced weekly episodes aired across 170 channels in 43 languages, covering topics such as Mexican drug wars, press freedom in the Philippines, and Big Pharma lawsuits
  • Recruited award-winning producers and correspondents, collaborating with post-production teams to maintain consistency in vision
  • Developed strategic solutions to meet production goals and deadlines
  • Increased viewership by 25% for a flagship documentary series, resulting in another season

Bureau Chief, Mexico City

Al Jazeera English
10.2006 - 03.2016
  • Emmy Award winner for Haiti Earthquake coverage
  • Oversaw production of thousands of original news stories reaching over 200 million viewers globally
  • Reported on and directed news coverage for landmark events including the U.S
  • Invasion in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Mexican and Central American drug wars, the World Cup in Brazil, the Haiti earthquake, President Barack Obama's first trip to Cuba, the death and funeral of Fidel Castro
  • Trained reporting teams in digital storytelling and social media best practices throughout Central and South America
  • Cut production costs by 15% while maintaining high-quality multimedia content

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -

UC Berkeley
Berkeley, California

Visiting Scholar: History - undefined

Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass

Skills

  • Video production
  • Storytelling
  • Client liaison
  • Digital media
  • Project management
  • Journalism
  • Scriptwriter
  • Field producing
  • Multimedia
  • Budget management
  • Video/motion graphics production
  • Team leader
  • Ability to pivot
  • Podcasting
  • Live Event production
  • Broadcast

Personal Information

Title: Creative Producer

Timeline

Owner and Creative Director

Paloma Productions
04.2023 - Current

Senior Producer

Salesforce Studios
04.2020 - 04.2023

Creative Producer (contract)

Airbnb
03.2020 - 04.2020

Senior Creative Producer

Facebook
04.2019 - 03.2020

Line Producer

Imax
03.2017 - 07.2020

Supervising Producer

National Geographic Studios
10.2016 - 03.2017

Bureau Chief, Mexico City

Al Jazeera English
10.2006 - 03.2016

Visiting Scholar: History - undefined

Harvard University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -

UC Berkeley

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