Hi there! I’m Blair Tanenbaum, a supervising and story producer with extensive experience shaping compelling narratives for top-tier reality and documentary series. My work on Deadliest Catch and related shows has honed my ability to guide both creative storytelling and production logistics, ensuring episodes land on time, on budget, and with engaging, authentic arcs that resonate with audiences. I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse teams—from field crews to post-production— to craft immersive, high-stakes stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing creative instincts with practical production needs, and I love bringing complex adventures to screen for networks like Discovery, Netflix, Roku, and beyond.…

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Hi there! I’m Blair Tanenbaum, a supervising and story producer with extensive experience shaping compelling narratives for top-tier reality and documentary series. My work on Deadliest Catch and related shows has honed my ability to guide both creative storytelling and production logistics, ensuring episodes land on time, on budget, and with engaging, authentic arcs that resonate with audiences. I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse teams—from field crews to post-production— to craft immersive, high-stakes stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing creative instincts with practical production needs, and I love bringing complex adventures to screen for networks like Discovery, Netflix, Roku, and beyond.…

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Hi there! I’m Blair Tanenbaum, a supervising and story producer with extensive experience shaping compelling narratives for top-tier reality and documentary series. My work on Deadliest Catch and related shows has honed my ability to guide both creative storytelling and production logistics, ensuring episodes land on time, on budget, and with engaging, authentic arcs that resonate with audiences.

I’m passionate about collaborating with diverse teams—from field crews to post-production— to craft immersive, high-stakes stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing creative instincts with practical production needs, and I love bringing complex adventures to screen for networks like Discovery, Netflix, Roku, and beyond.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Supervising Story Producer at Propagate Content
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Oversaw narrative development for Million Dollar Wheels Season 1 on Discovery Plus, including outlining story arcs, supervising field and post teams, and guiding editorial decisions to deliver a cohesive, engaging season.
Story Producer at Original Productions
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Story Producer for Mud Madness (Season 1) and related projects, developing episode concepts, coordinating with production teams, and guiding post-production storytelling decisions.
Story Producer at Original Productions
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Story Producer on Deadliest Catch Seasons 10–13, contributing to the overall story arc, conducting field interviews, and collaborating with editors to craft compelling episode narratives for Discovery Channel.
Supervising Producer at Original Productions
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led production for Deadliest Catch: Super El Nino (Season 20). Directed cross-show collaboration, oversaw story development and post-production coordination, and ensured consistent narrative arcs across production teams for a high-profile Discovery Channel special.
Senior Story Producer at Original Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Senior Story Producer on Deadliest Catch Seasons 14 and 16, managing story development across multiple crews, writing and refining episode outlines, and ensuring narrative consistency across seasons.
Senior Producer at Original Productions
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Producer on Deadliest Catch Season 17, coordinating production and post workflows, shaping episodes, and maintaining editorial standards across the season’s multi-crew setup.

Education

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Qualifications

Primetime Emmy Award - Outstanding Reality Program (Winning Team) for Deadliest Catch (Seasons 10 & 11)
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Primetime Emmy Award Nomination - Outstanding Reality Program for Deadliest Catch (Seasons 8, 9, 12 & 13)
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025

Industry Experience

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