Hi, I'm Steven Deering, a field producer, story producer, and producer-editor with 15+ years in premium unscripted television, docuseries, true crime, and celebrity-driven programming. I specialize in on-location production, site interviews, archival research, and shaping emotionally clear episodes from production through post. I'm known for calm problem-solving, strong editorial instincts, and a fact-based, human-centered approach to complex stories. I've collaborated with networks and creators across Peacock, Paramount+, A&E, Discovery, Lifetime, VH1, Netflix, and YouTube, turning raw material into clean, engaging long-form narratives while keeping truth and tone front and center.

Steven Deering

Hi, I'm Steven Deering, a field producer, story producer, and producer-editor with 15+ years in premium unscripted television, docuseries, true crime, and celebrity-driven programming. I specialize in on-location production, site interviews, archival research, and shaping emotionally clear episodes from production through post. I'm known for calm problem-solving, strong editorial instincts, and a fact-based, human-centered approach to complex stories. I've collaborated with networks and creators across Peacock, Paramount+, A&E, Discovery, Lifetime, VH1, Netflix, and YouTube, turning raw material into clean, engaging long-form narratives while keeping truth and tone front and center.

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Hi, I’m Steven Deering, a field producer, story producer, and producer-editor with 15+ years in premium unscripted television, docuseries, true crime, and celebrity-driven programming. I specialize in on-location production, site interviews, archival research, and shaping emotionally clear episodes from production through post.

I’m known for calm problem-solving, strong editorial instincts, and a fact-based, human-centered approach to complex stories. I’ve collaborated with networks and creators across Peacock, Paramount+, A&E, Discovery, Lifetime, VH1, Netflix, and YouTube, turning raw material into clean, engaging long-form narratives while keeping truth and tone front and center.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Story Producer at Gnarly Bay
February 1, 2026 - Present
Shape story structure, interview material, and episode arcs for creator-led YouTube content with a focus on clarity, pacing, and audience retention. Collaborate across production and post to turn raw material into clean, engaging longform episodes built for digital audiences.
Story Producer at Critical Content
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Shaped story beats, interview material, and episode structure for a premium unscripted series centered on real relationships and talent-driven narrative. Collaborated across production and post to refine scenes, clarify emotional arcs, and keep episodes moving with clean, accessible storytelling.
Field Producer / Story Producer at Entertainment One (eOne)
July 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024
Field-produced and story-produced music and celebrity-focused doc projects, coordinating shoots, producing interviews in the field, and managing story on location. Developed story structure across archival material, field interviews, and character-driven narrative for premium nonfiction formats. Conducted pre-interviews and editorial development to identify emotional turns, backstory, and episode spine before edit. Worked closely with editors and show leadership to shape rough cuts, sharpen act-outs, and maintain tone across projects.
Field Producer / Story Producer at NBCUniversal
August 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Produced story and conducted on-site interviews for a true-crime format requiring careful research, factual organization, and sensitive handling of victim-centered material. Managed field interviews and location-based production while helping translate complex case details into clear, emotionally grounded television storytelling. Built episode narrative from research through scripting support and post collaboration.
Story Producer at The Intellectual Property Corporation
February 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Supported a documentary series built around heavy factual and emotional material, organizing interviews, case detail, and episode structure for maximum clarity and impact.
Story Producer at Netflix
September 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Story-produced a high-profile investigative documentary, combining archival research, outreach, and structure work to support a compelling longform episode. Helped shape the progression of information so revelations landed clearly while preserving suspense and factual integrity.
Story Producer at Discovery Studios
July 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Worked across established unscripted franchises, shaping episode arcs and helping transform large volumes of footage into coherent narrative. Partnered with editors and producers to identify character points of view, sharpen stakes, and support network-facing cuts.
Field Producer / Story Producer at 3 Ball Productions
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Field-produced and story-produced for a fast-paced unscripted format, supporting production on location while tracking story, character dynamics, and usable beats in real time. Helped capture clear episode structure in the field and carry story through post.
Story Producer at 44 Blue Productions
April 1, 2014 - September 30, 2016
Produced story for true-crime and crime-adjacent programming, including research, interview prep, and editorial shaping for serialized nonfiction episodes. Helped craft clear investigative timelines and emotionally grounded storytelling from complex source material.

Education

Film Studies at Rhode Island College
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Advertising / Copywriting Certification at The Bookshop School for Ads, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

Qualifications

Film Studies
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Advertising / Copywriting Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services