Television production, programming, and development professional with over 10 years in the industry. Extensive experience seeing shows from ideation through post-production and delivery, including show development, network pitching, and production management. Proficient in many video editing and audio editing workstations. Credits include: Associate Producer, WWII with Tom Hanks; Associate / Story Producer, History's Greatest Mysteries; Associate Producer, Alone: Skills Challenge.

Adrian Butler Nienaber

Television production, programming, and development professional with over 10 years in the industry. Extensive experience seeing shows from ideation through post-production and delivery, including show development, network pitching, and production management. Proficient in many video editing and audio editing workstations. Credits include: Associate Producer, WWII with Tom Hanks; Associate / Story Producer, History's Greatest Mysteries; Associate Producer, Alone: Skills Challenge.

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Television production, programming, and development professional with over 10 years in the industry. Extensive experience seeing shows from ideation through post-production and delivery, including show development, network pitching, and production management. Proficient in many video editing and audio editing workstations.

Credits include: Associate Producer, WWII with Tom Hanks; Associate / Story Producer, History’s Greatest Mysteries; Associate Producer, Alone: Skills Challenge.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Producer / Researcher at A+E Studios (WWII with Tom Hanks) / History Channel
January 1, 2024 - Present
Associate producer on the limited series WWII with Tom Hanks for the History Channel; researched and developed episode content including scripting and fact-checking; cast and interviewed experts to be featured in each episode; coordinated all appearance-related details; collated footage and media, and tracked network notes on delivered cuts; worked with the network to ensure materials remained up to standard and delivered on time.
Associate / Story Producer / Researcher at A+E Factual Studios / History Channel
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Associate producer on the fourth season of History’s Greatest Mysteries; researched and pitched episode topics; cast and interviewed experts for each episode; assisted editors and story producers in assembling footage and media, and managing network notes; coordinated with the network to ensure season content met standards and deadlines.
Assistant Producer at Leftfield Pictures
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Assistant Producer on the upcoming series Alone: Skills Challenge; tracked incoming footage and media moved to edit; coordinated shoots and media delivery with talent; arranged shoots and delivered cut-down sequences of raw footage for editors; maintained shot notes and rough cuts.
Development / Production / Programming Coordinator at The History Channel, A+E Networks
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Main liaison between History Channel Network and partner production companies and other media outlets; researched and assisted in development of new series and specials; coordinated production and development research, and scheduled calendar milestones; contributed across various roles on live shoots and network productions; represented History Channel at live events to foster future partnerships and capture event footage for digital and linear use.
Videographer at University of California, San Francisco
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Headed all film projects for the Young Adult & Family Center’s website, including information clips, commercials, awareness videos, documentaries, and donor presentations; collaborated with development teams on new medical software (TitaTros); created and organized tutorial videos for orientation and product commercialization; scheduled interviews and meetings with supervisors and doctors to discuss video production; researched topics to develop new video concepts.
Videographer at Bryant Park Partnership & Bryant Park Corporation
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Coordinated staff and workspace for video sessions, scheduled shoots, and contracted performers; filmed, edited, wrote, and planned all featured videos for YouTube and corporate blog; documented events and activities in Bryant Park and the 34th Street District; scheduled meetings, interviews, and secured camera rentals for shoots; collaborated with Social Media team to distribute videos to a larger audience.
BAFTA Member at BAFTA
January 1, 2023 - Present
Engaged member contributing to industry standards and networking within the British Academy of Film and Television Arts community.
Assistant Film Festival Curator at Video Art and Experimental Film Festival
January 1, 2021 - Present
Re viewed and rated festival submissions; selected finalists; assisted in curatorial duties for the festival in New York, contributing to program development and public events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies (Minor in Production) at New York University, College of Arts and Science
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services