CARA PETRY
Studio City,CA
Summary
Dynamic television production leader with over 20 years of experience in crafting and overseeing high-quality content. Expertise in fostering collaborative team dynamics to drive impactful results in fast-paced environments with stringent deadlines. Proven ability to manage all phases of production—from pre-production planning to post-production execution—ensuring seamless distribution of a 30-minute show five nights a week. Skilled in staff management, script development, and talent coordination, consistently delivering exceptional production operations that resonate with audiences.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supervising Producer
NBC Universal
06.2019 - Current
- Research, build, and produce daily show rundowns with topics relating to the day's breaking news
- Write talent copy and conceptualize all show visuals
- Oversee talent, stage, control room, graphics, and distribution
- Book and manage freelance talent
- Manage affiliate relations
- Oversee all NBC symphony and marketing initiatives
- Point person for ratings and implementing research into the show
- Head all initiatives for synergy with Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
- Create and execute editorial content for red carpets and large scale events
- Manage a team of 100+ employees
- Create, produce, and write ancillary specials
Weekend Show Producer, Writer
Access Hollywood - NBC
01.2006 - 2019
- Showrunner for one hour weekly Emmy-nominated entertainment news magazine show
- Create rundown and oversee staff and production with minimal budget, strict deadlines and time constraints.
- Handle post-production needs and coordinate with producers, directors & talent
Broadcast Producer, Writer
Celebrity Expose - MyNetwork
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Broadcast produced 2 seasons and 3 specials of MyNetworkTV’s first original content entertainment series.
- Pitched show topics, organized rundown, searched library archives for content, cleared and licensed third party footage and photos
- Handled all pre-production, production, and post-production
- Booked talent to host, and scouted outside locations to film all with minimal budget and staff
Senior Field Producer, Writer
Access Hollywood - NBC
01.2004 - 2006
- Wrote story packages, show open, teases, leads/tags.
- Gained experience in both the field and the control room
- Showrunner and writer for original shows airing during hiatus weeks and backup showrunner when EP is out
- Selected to work on various live network specials
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Minor in Creative Writing
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, Ca2002
Skills
- Effective deadline management
- Content creation
- Creative direction
- On-set experience
- Newswriting
- Broadcast industry standards
- Team leadership
- Live events and talent coordination
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Strategic brand management
- Field production
Websites
Timeline
Senior Supervising Producer
NBC Universal
06.2019 - Current
Weekend Show Producer, Writer
Access Hollywood - NBC
01.2006 - 2019
Broadcast Producer, Writer
Celebrity Expose - MyNetwork
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Field Producer, Writer
Access Hollywood - NBC
01.2004 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Minor in Creative Writing
University of Southern California
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