I am an Emmy-nominated communications professional with more than twenty years of experience delivering unscripted and news content to local, national and global audiences. Based in San Francisco, I’m a concise, articulate storyteller with a knack for crafting clever and emotionally resonant video content. I thrive in fast-paced settings, dropping into any location and hitting the ground running with strong interviewing and field producing skills, and I take pride in building rapport with cast, crew, and executives. Over the years I’ve led development and production on documentary and reality projects, from early concept to final cut, including investigative and true-crime storytelling. I’m a natural collaborator with an extensive network across media, government, corporate and community organizations, and I love turning complex topics into clear, compelling narratives that educate, inform and move audiences.

Traci Grant

I am an Emmy-nominated communications professional with more than twenty years of experience delivering unscripted and news content to local, national and global audiences. Based in San Francisco, I’m a concise, articulate storyteller with a knack for crafting clever and emotionally resonant video content. I thrive in fast-paced settings, dropping into any location and hitting the ground running with strong interviewing and field producing skills, and I take pride in building rapport with cast, crew, and executives. Over the years I’ve led development and production on documentary and reality projects, from early concept to final cut, including investigative and true-crime storytelling. I’m a natural collaborator with an extensive network across media, government, corporate and community organizations, and I love turning complex topics into clear, compelling narratives that educate, inform and move audiences.

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I am an Emmy-nominated communications professional with more than twenty years of experience delivering unscripted and news content to local, national and global audiences. Based in San Francisco, I’m a concise, articulate storyteller with a knack for crafting clever and emotionally resonant video content. I thrive in fast-paced settings, dropping into any location and hitting the ground running with strong interviewing and field producing skills, and I take pride in building rapport with cast, crew, and executives.

Over the years I’ve led development and production on documentary and reality projects, from early concept to final cut, including investigative and true-crime storytelling. I’m a natural collaborator with an extensive network across media, government, corporate and community organizations, and I love turning complex topics into clear, compelling narratives that educate, inform and move audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Executive Producer/Field Producer/Post Producer/Story Producer/Unscripted Television Development Consultant at Hot Snakes Media
January 1, 2021 - Present
Brainstorm potential storylines, ideas and casting for unscripted television shows. Served as Story Producer and Researcher for 'Coming From America,' a docuseries streaming on Discovery Max since September 2024. Field produced on location (including Zanzibar). Conducted sit-down and on-the-fly interviews.
Public Affairs Officer at NASA Ames Research Center
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Handled media inquiries by facilitating interviews and prepping scientists and staff for potential questions, possible controversies, delicate situations.
Communications Consultant at Self-employed / San Francisco area
January 1, 2012 - Present
Contracted to write, produce and consult on communications projects for a variety of clients: NASA Ames Research Center; provided media relations guidance, messaging and outreach support.
Freelance Bay Area Correspondent at Al Jazeera
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Brainstormed and reported Bay Area stories that appeal to national and international audiences.
Reporter/Producer at KNTV, NBC Bay Area
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012
Presented breaking news, true crime stories, political scoops, business and educational stories, and human-interest features live on the air. Lead reporter on major stories including the Laci Peterson disappearance and murder trial, the Barry Bonds steroids trial, and the Jenner Beach double murders. Emmy nominations for Serious Feature News Reporting (2009) and General News Reporting (2005). Initiated and developed concepts, reported, field produced daily and investigative stories, and produced news documentaries and specials.
Reporter at WFTV, Channel 9, Eyewitness News
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Reported consumer advice segments; built a strong network of contacts across Central Florida; researched, wrote and presented consumer-focused features; served as a channel expert on NASA shuttle launches and pop culture.

Education

B.A., Journalism, minor in Geology at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Emmy Award nominations – Light News Feature
January 1, 1997 - December 24, 2025
Emmy Award nominations – General News Reporting
January 1, 2005 - December 24, 2025
Emmy Award nominations – Serious Feature News Reporting
January 1, 2009 - December 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Education