Dean J. Singleton

Produces premium content across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. Partners with executive producers, brand leaders, marketing stakeholders, talent, and production teams to develop and execute content strategies. Leads production management, field production, crew leadership, production logistics, creative execution, and post-production workflows. Directs documentary, feature, branded, and broadcast productions while maintaining alignment with editorial and brand objectives.

Collaborate with executive producers, brand partnership leaders, talent and crew to produce content for multiplatform distribution (linear broadcast, streaming, and social media). Coordinate shoot logistics including location scouting, crew scheduling, and equipment needs. Partner with leadership, digital teams, and marketing to amplify Disney original content. Plan and execute high-quality field production across long-form documentaries, short-form features, and broadcast segments. Work with editors and post-production teams to shape visual narratives, select footage, and oversee color grading and sound design. Ensure visual consistency and adherence to brand and editorial standards.

Lead the creative direction for original video projects—from editorial features to long-form documentaries and branded content. Interpret editorial briefs into strong visual concepts with clear narrative arcs. Direct talent, interviews, and on-location shoots to ensure narrative and emotional resonance. Design and implement lighting setups for interviews, studio segments, and location shoots, collaborating with editors and post teams to ensure timely delivery within Newsweek's editorial voice and visual identity.