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I am an award-winning writer, producer, and director with a cinematic style and a proven track record bringing stories from script to screen across film, television, and digital platforms. I lead high-performing crews, develop and write compelling narratives, direct with strong visual intention, and elevate performances to deliver high-quality work with clarity and creative vision. I collaborate across departments, manage budgets and schedules, and craft platform-specific content that drives ratings, engagement, and revenue.…I am an award-winning writer, producer, and director with a cinematic style and a proven track record bringing stories from script to screen across film, television, and digital platforms. I lead high-performing crews, develop and write compelling narratives, direct with strong visual intention, and elevate performances to deliver high-quality work with clarity and creative vision. I collaborate across departments, manage budgets and schedules, and craft platform-specific content that drives ratings, engagement, and revenue.

Ami Porder

Executive Producer, Writer, Filmmaker, +3

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I am an award-winning writer, producer, and director with a cinematic style and a proven track record bringing stories from script to screen across film, television, and digital platforms. I lead high-performing crews, develop and write compelling narratives, direct with strong visual intention, and elevate performances to deliver high-quality work with clarity and creative vision. I collaborate across departments, manage budgets and schedules, and craft platform-specific content that drives ratings, engagement, and revenue.…I am an award-winning writer, producer, and director with a cinematic style and a proven track record bringing stories from script to screen across film, television, and digital platforms. I lead high-performing crews, develop and write compelling narratives, direct with strong visual intention, and elevate performances to deliver high-quality work with clarity and creative vision. I collaborate across departments, manage budgets and schedules, and craft platform-specific content that drives ratings, engagement, and revenue.

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I am an award-winning writer, producer, and director with a cinematic style and a proven track record bringing stories from script to screen across film, television, and digital platforms.

I lead high-performing crews, develop and write compelling narratives, direct with strong visual intention, and elevate performances to deliver high-quality work with clarity and creative vision. I collaborate across departments, manage budgets and schedules, and craft platform-specific content that drives ratings, engagement, and revenue.

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English

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Work Experience

Writer/ Director / Executive Producer/ Showrunner at Plaid Jacket Media

January 1, 2014 - Present

Lead full-service production company creating award-winning content, films, and series across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, branded, and corporate platforms. Develop, write, produce, direct, edit, and oversee scripted and non-fiction series, films, documentaries, multiplatform short and longform content, studio shows, docuseries, specials, pilots, sizzles, music videos, commercials, social media and more.

Supervising Producer at The Boston Globe

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Develop, write, produce, and direct content, series and specials including food, lifestyle, true crime investigations, celebrity sports, news, weather, and entertainment. Shape editorial direction, structure story arcs, oversee field shoots, and collaborate with reporters and editors to translate investigations into cinematic, episodic storytelling. Hire, coach, and direct on-camera talent; work with digital and marketing teams to develop sponsorship-driven content; manage production workflows in control room.

Supervising Producer at NECN, NBC Universal

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Oversaw special projects resulting in high rating and views/traffic. Created, wrote, produced and supervised special projects, branded content and broadcast specials; managed on-camera talent, reporters and anchors; traveled and directed multiple shoots monthly under tight deadlines.

Sr. Producer and Director at Perkins School for the Blind

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Directed and produced multimedia content to support educational initiatives and outreach; collaborated with educators and students to create impactful programming.

Freelance Writer and Producer at Chronicle, WCVB-TV

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Wrote and produced segments for Chronicle; collaborated on stories and on-air production under tight deadlines.

Director of Multimedia Content at FEN Learning, FamilyEducation.com

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Directed multimedia content strategy and production to support digital education initiatives for families and learners.

Executive Producer and Sr. Producer at CNN

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2002

Led shows, content, features and documentaries for CNN Newsroom, CNN Special Projects, Turner Broadcasting, CNN/Turner Sports, Turner Entertainment.

Production roles at The Weather Channel

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

The Weather Channel – Atlanta, GA/ Boston, MA; produced weather and special programming.

Director / Executive Producer / Showrunner at Plaid Jacket Media

January 1, 2014 - Present

Lead a full-service production company creating standout, award-winning content, films and series across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, branded, and corporate platforms. Develop, write, produce, direct, and edit scripted and non-fiction series, feature films, shorts, documentaries, multiplatform content, studio shows, docuseries, specials, pilots, sizzles, music videos and commercials; pitch and sell original series to networks and streaming platforms, craft sizzles and pitch decks, securing interest and greenlights. Hire and coach executives, hosts, reporters, talent and celebrities; oversee budgets, permits, rights, releases, and vendor management; drive editorial direction and high production value across projects.

Showrunner/Executive Producer at HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet, TLC, Scripps and Discovery Networks

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

EP/Showrunner for episodic reality TV shows across network brands including Design on a Dime and Mission Organization; led development, production and post for multiple series across Knoxville, TN and Philadelphia, PA.

Senior Writer and Producer; Senior Producer/Executive Producer at CNN, Turner Broadcasting

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2002

Sr. Writer and Producer for CNN Newsroom; Sr. Producer/Executive Producer for CNN Special Projects, CNN Features, CNN Sports and election coverage. Involved in major breaking news and election coverage across CNN properties.

Executive Producer at The Weather Channel

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Executive Producer of long- and short-form original content, series, documentaries and specials; led development, production and post for weather-focused programming across Atlanta, GA and Boston, MA.

Executive Producer and Sr. Producer at HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet, TLC, Scripps and Discovery Networks

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Showrunner/EP for episodic reality TV shows across multiple networks; led production for designs, organization, and related formats.

Executive Producer and Sr. Producer at CNN / Turner Broadcasting

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Sr. Writer/Producer for CNN Newsroom; Executive Producer for CNN Special Projects, CNN Features, CNN Sports and election coverage; produced coverage for major events and programs including the Atlanta Braves pre-game show.