I'm a dynamic creative marketing and behind-the-scenes producer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, having worked in both post-production and physical production. I'm skilled at leading large teams (local and virtual), producing in the field (on-set and directing), writing and overseeing editorial and finishing, budgeting, business development and client management, integrated campaign development, multi-channel marketing plans, and on-time, on-budget delivery of key deliverables. Most recently I wrote, produced, and directed multiple documentaries, and led social media for a non-profit.

Michelle Sylvester

I'm a dynamic creative marketing and behind-the-scenes producer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, having worked in both post-production and physical production. I'm skilled at leading large teams (local and virtual), producing in the field (on-set and directing), writing and overseeing editorial and finishing, budgeting, business development and client management, integrated campaign development, multi-channel marketing plans, and on-time, on-budget delivery of key deliverables. Most recently I wrote, produced, and directed multiple documentaries, and led social media for a non-profit.

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I’m a dynamic creative marketing and behind-the-scenes producer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, having worked in both post-production and physical production.

I’m skilled at leading large teams (local and virtual), producing in the field (on-set and directing), writing and overseeing editorial and finishing, budgeting, business development and client management, integrated campaign development, multi-channel marketing plans, and on-time, on-budget delivery of key deliverables. Most recently I wrote, produced, and directed multiple documentaries, and led social media for a non-profit.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Assistant & Associate Producer, Style Star at E! Networks
June 1, 2002 - November 1, 2004
Organized assets from E!’s archival footage, directed red carpet interviews, and assisted editors in asset management.
Associate Producer & Producer at New Wave Entertainment
November 1, 2004 - November 1, 2012
Produced theatrical marketing and digital content, directed field interviews, and supervised post-production processes.
Senior Producer, Content at Trailer Park
November 1, 2012 - July 1, 2019
Wrote and produced branded, theatrical, and digital content. Managed marketing assessments and campaign goals, conducting interviews and directing field content.
Executive Producer, Content at Trailer Park
July 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Wrote and produced long and short form theatrical content. Assessed marketing needs and pitched campaign concepts. Directed field interviews and specific marketing content. Monitored all stages of post-production, overseeing graphics and audio approval. Generated 2-3 million dollars in annual revenue and led a team of producers, coordinators, editors, and assistant editors.
Senior Producer, Content at Trailer Park
November 1, 2012 - July 1, 2019
Wrote and produced branded, theatrical, and digital content. Managed marketing assessments and campaign goals, conducting interviews and directing field content.
Freelance Senior Producer, Content at Herzog
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Produced long and short form theatrical behind-the-scenes, branded, and digital content. Directed content days, conducted interviews, and led field crew for behind-the-scenes purposes.
Freelance Senior Producer, Content at MobScene
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Wrote and produced both long and short form theatrical behind-the-scenes, branded, and digital content. Conducted interviews, and led field crew for behind the scenes purposes. Monitored all stages of post-production including graphics, offline and online editorial, color and audio approval.
Freelance Senior Producer, Content at Sunny Boy
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Conducted interviews and directed crew in the field for behind-the-scenes projects.
Senior Producer, Jefferey Jaxen Investigates & Social Media Producer at Informed Consent Action Network
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Wrote, produced, and directed long-form documentaries on topics including polio and the 1986 Act related to food supply. Created social media content to promote Jefferey Jaxen Investigates and The High Wire.

Education

B.A. in Film and Television at Emerson College, Boston, MA
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services