DEREK CHE
Los Angeles
Summary
Four-time Emmy Award-winning Producer with an extensive track record creating high-impact unscripted, talk, game, and entertainment news programming. Known for shaping content that entertains and connects audiences across platforms. Experienced leader in story development, booking, live and field production, and talent collaboration. Brings a blend of editorial instincts, creative innovation, and hands-on production expertise to every project.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Projects Producer
E! NEWS / NBCUniversal
Los Angeles
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Produced flagship entertainment news segments covering celebrity culture, awards, and red-carpet events.
- Pitched and launched original franchises that boosted on-air and social engagement by double digits.
- Partnered with hosts, editors, and graphics to deliver fast-turnaround packages under tight daily deadlines.
Producer
E! NEWS & NBC'S HOT 10 OF '23/ '24
Los Angeles
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Produced year-end pop-culture special from concept to delivery, coordinating high-profile talent and last-minute content updates.
- Drove creative tone and pacing for one of E! and NBC's highest-viewed year-end specials.
Content Producer
THE 1% CLUB / PRIME VIDEO
Los Angeles
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Created and fact-checked hundreds of game questions and challenges for primetime audience.
- Ensured question mix supported both entertainment and fairness standards.
Story Producer
BIG BROTHER / CBS
Los Angeles
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Crafted narrative arcs for one of TV's longest-running competition franchises.
- Worked in control room shaping live feeds and stories for edit.
Games Producer
GENERATION GAP / ABC & HULU
Los Angeles
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Oversaw game content and host copy for Kelly Ripa-hosted primetime series.
- Liaised with BS&P to maintain compliance and on-brand humor.
Supervising Producer
THE TALK / CBS
Los Angeles
08.2010 - 08.2021
- Led producing teams for daily live, one-hour broadcast reaching millions nationwide.
- Produced celebrity interviews, lifestyle demos, and human-interest segments.
- Oversaw branded integrations with major corporate partners, driving incremental ad revenue.
- Directed live tapings and briefed talent to ensure smooth execution under daily broadcast pressure.
Senior Producer
SHARK TANK / ABC
Los Angeles
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Part of inaugural producing team for hit entrepreneurial series.
- Interviewed contestants and shaped stories that became long-term format staples.
Special Projects Producer
ELLEN / Warner Bros.
Los Angeles
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Produced human-interest features and performances that contributed to the show's Emmy-winning seasons.
- Booked and developed stories blending humor and heart.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Skills
- Segment & Story Producing
- Live & Field Production
- Talent Booking
- Interview Producing
- Game & Format Development
- Script Writing
- Show Running
- Team Leadership
- Post-Production
- Edit Supervision
- Branded Content
- Integration
- Cross-Platform Digital Content Strategy
- Celebrity Programming
- Pop Culture Programming
- Lifestyle Programming
Certification
Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate
Awards
- Emmy Award Winner, Outstanding Daytime Talk Show (2019, 2018, 2007, 2006) Ellen & The Talk
Additional Credits
Celebrity Big Brother
- The Sean Hayes Show (pilot)
- Secret Millionaire
- The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency
- Average Joe
- Forgive or Forget
- The Queen Latifah Show
- Change of Heart
- Loveline
- Shop 'til You Drop
- The Ricki Lake Show
- Amnesia: The New Sale of the Century
- Ice-T and Coco (pilot)
- Bank of Hollywood
- The Dating Game (pilot)
Timeline
Special Projects Producer
E! NEWS / NBCUniversal
02.2024 - 10.2025
Producer
E! NEWS & NBC'S HOT 10 OF '23/ '24
10.2023 - 12.2024
Content Producer
THE 1% CLUB / PRIME VIDEO
04.2023 - 05.2023
Story Producer
BIG BROTHER / CBS
06.2022 - 09.2022
Games Producer
GENERATION GAP / ABC & HULU
04.2022 - 05.2022
Supervising Producer
THE TALK / CBS
08.2010 - 08.2021
Senior Producer
SHARK TANK / ABC
06.2009 - 08.2009
Special Projects Producer
ELLEN / Warner Bros.
07.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hobart and William Smith Colleges