I’m a freelance Line Producer with over 20 years of experience managing union and non-union productions across television, digital, and independent projects. I specialize in building realistic budgets and schedules, ensuring SAG-AFTRA compliance, and overseeing day-to-day production logistics to deliver efficient, well-run shoots—particularly within independently financed and micro-budget environments. Most recently, I served as Line Producer for the Digital & Sponsorship Department at dick clark productions, where I spent more than eight years leading complex productions across live events, digital programming, and branded content. In this role, I managed budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with SAG-AFTRA, DGA, and WGA agreements. My work supported major tentpole productions including The Streamy Awards, The American Music Awards Red Carpet Live, and The Golden Globes Red Carpet Live, earning a Bronze Telly Award for excellence in production and social media integration. Earlier in my career at dick clark productions, I held roles including Executive Assistant to the Executive in Charge of Production, Production Administrator, and Director of Production/Production Manager, gaining a strong foundation in union reporting, crew coordination, and fast-paced production workflows. In addition to my network experience, I’ve freelanced on independent narrative projects with Los Angeles–based companies such as AMC, working as a Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and 2nd Assistant Director. I’m highly proficient in Movie Magic budgeting and scheduling and comfortable leading lean crews under tight timelines. What sets me apart is my ability to balance creative collaboration with disciplined production management. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in hybrid remote/on-site environments, with a focus on building efficient systems that support both a smooth shoot and future series growth.

Leah Gonzales

I’m a freelance Line Producer with over 20 years of experience managing union and non-union productions across television, digital, and independent projects. I specialize in building realistic budgets and schedules, ensuring SAG-AFTRA compliance, and overseeing day-to-day production logistics to deliver efficient, well-run shoots—particularly within independently financed and micro-budget environments. Most recently, I served as Line Producer for the Digital & Sponsorship Department at dick clark productions, where I spent more than eight years leading complex productions across live events, digital programming, and branded content. In this role, I managed budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with SAG-AFTRA, DGA, and WGA agreements. My work supported major tentpole productions including The Streamy Awards, The American Music Awards Red Carpet Live, and The Golden Globes Red Carpet Live, earning a Bronze Telly Award for excellence in production and social media integration. Earlier in my career at dick clark productions, I held roles including Executive Assistant to the Executive in Charge of Production, Production Administrator, and Director of Production/Production Manager, gaining a strong foundation in union reporting, crew coordination, and fast-paced production workflows. In addition to my network experience, I’ve freelanced on independent narrative projects with Los Angeles–based companies such as AMC, working as a Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and 2nd Assistant Director. I’m highly proficient in Movie Magic budgeting and scheduling and comfortable leading lean crews under tight timelines. What sets me apart is my ability to balance creative collaboration with disciplined production management. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in hybrid remote/on-site environments, with a focus on building efficient systems that support both a smooth shoot and future series growth.

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I’m a freelance Line Producer with over 20 years of experience managing union and non-union productions across television, digital, and independent projects. I specialize in building realistic budgets and schedules, ensuring SAG-AFTRA compliance, and overseeing day-to-day production logistics to deliver efficient, well-run shoots—particularly within independently financed and micro-budget environments.

Most recently, I served as Line Producer for the Digital & Sponsorship Department at dick clark productions, where I spent more than eight years leading complex productions across live events, digital programming, and branded content. In this role, I managed budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with SAG-AFTRA, DGA, and WGA agreements. My work supported major tentpole productions including The Streamy Awards, The American Music Awards Red Carpet Live, and The Golden Globes Red Carpet Live, earning a Bronze Telly Award for excellence in production and social media integration.

Earlier in my career at dick clark productions, I held roles including Executive Assistant to the Executive in Charge of Production, Production Administrator, and Director of Production/Production Manager, gaining a strong foundation in union reporting, crew coordination, and fast-paced production workflows.

In addition to my network experience, I’ve freelanced on independent narrative projects with Los Angeles–based companies such as AMC, working as a Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and 2nd Assistant Director. I’m highly proficient in Movie Magic budgeting and scheduling and comfortable leading lean crews under tight timelines.

What sets me apart is my ability to balance creative collaboration with disciplined production management. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in hybrid remote/on-site environments, with a focus on building efficient systems that support both a smooth shoot and future series growth.

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Line Producer at Dick Clark Productions
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022
Oversee line production for four departments; orchestrate operations for crews of 50+; align production with main shows; define deliverables; manage pre- and post-production; negotiate contracts with vendors and venues; produce branded content; scale major tentpole shows, live television events, social media integrations, and digital-native programming; achieved under-budget completion for 100% of productions; established expense approval and PO systems; reduced freelance hires; instituted regular interdepartmental communications around sponsorship integrations and resource allocation; oversaw brand integrations for T-Mobile, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Planet Fitness, and Kia.
Director, Production at Dick Clark Productions
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Supported operational efforts including booking travel, processing purchase orders, governing social media activations, and cross-departmental communication; created booking sheets for top staff/talent and hired crew; tracked/reported talent performance costs and budgets; served as production manager for digital/streaming shows; established effective tracking system for estimated and actual talent performance costs.
Production Administrator & Executive Assistant at Dick Clark Productions
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013
Conducted financial and administrative support operations for executive overseeing production on all core shows and special events; orchestrated crew hiring, accounting, invoices, booking sheets, and travel arrangements; coordinated meetings, wrote deal memos, and organized information for press conferences; liaised with internal and external partners; resolved urgent messages and freed executive in charge of production from minor concerns by sorting emails and responding to regular inquiries.
Line Producer at Dick Clark Productions
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2022
Line Producer for production, digital, social media/marketing & sponsorship across 4 departments; oversaw pre- and post-production operations, negotiated contracts with vendors and venues, and produced branded content. Scaled and executed major tentpole shows, live television events, social media integrations and new digital-native programming. Achieved under-budget completion for 100% of productions; implemented expense approval and purchase order systems; reduced freelance hires; ensured cross-departmental communications around sponsorship integrations and resource allocation.
Line Producer: Production, Digital, Social Media / Marketing & Sponsorship at Dick Clark Productions
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2022
Hand-selected for promotion to oversee line production for 4 departments, orchestrating operations for crews of 50+ and collaborating cross-functionally with producers and department heads. Aligned production with main shows to ensure internal consistency and accountability. Defined deliverables, oversaw pre- and post-production operations, negotiated contracts with vendors and venues, and produced branded content. Scaled and executed major tentpole shows, live television events, social media integrations, and new digital-native programming. Achieved under-budget completions for 100% of productions. Implemented financial accountability by developing expense approval and purchase order processes. Slashed expenses by reducing freelance hires and tailoring staffing to project needs. Eliminated last-minute requests by instituting regular interdepartmental communications around sponsorship integrations and resource allocation. Oversaw brand integrations for T-Mobile, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Pla

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Safe Sets COVID-19 (Level A & B)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
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January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other