I'm Emma Ratliff, a dynamic executive producer with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact streaming, podcasting, and documentary productions from concept through delivery. I excel at building efficient workflows, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering content that balances creative excellence with speed, scalability, and audience engagement across global projects. As Head of Production for Secret Weapon Studios, I oversee all aspects of production from creative vision to execution. I’ve produced for HGTV’s House Hunters International, traveled worldwide to tell compelling stories, and led teams to industry recognition, including awards for coverage excellence and breaking news at the Boston Herald. My background spans development, production management, and post-production across TV, digital, and documentary formats.

Emma Ratliff

I'm Emma Ratliff, a dynamic executive producer with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact streaming, podcasting, and documentary productions from concept through delivery. I excel at building efficient workflows, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering content that balances creative excellence with speed, scalability, and audience engagement across global projects. As Head of Production for Secret Weapon Studios, I oversee all aspects of production from creative vision to execution. I’ve produced for HGTV’s House Hunters International, traveled worldwide to tell compelling stories, and led teams to industry recognition, including awards for coverage excellence and breaking news at the Boston Herald. My background spans development, production management, and post-production across TV, digital, and documentary formats.

Available to hire

I’m Emma Ratliff, a dynamic executive producer with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact streaming, podcasting, and documentary productions from concept through delivery. I excel at building efficient workflows, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering content that balances creative excellence with speed, scalability, and audience engagement across global projects.

As Head of Production for Secret Weapon Studios, I oversee all aspects of production from creative vision to execution. I’ve produced for HGTV’s House Hunters International, traveled worldwide to tell compelling stories, and led teams to industry recognition, including awards for coverage excellence and breaking news at the Boston Herald. My background spans development, production management, and post-production across TV, digital, and documentary formats.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer at Craftwork Studios
January 1, 2008 - Present
Independent studio delivering worldwide production services; contracted to Leopard USA, Zero Point Zero Productions, Trial 4, Glass Entertainment Group, Heart Bridge Media, Maverick Video Productions, Across the Pond, VideoLink LLC, and MediaBoss. Responsible for end-to-end production coordination, from concept through delivery, shaping creative direction and ensuring on-time results.
City Desk Editor at The Boston Herald
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Led local news content development and production strategy merging video, audio, online, and print; reported on the 2004 and 2008 elections; launched promotable content brands.
Assignment Editor at FOX WFXT News Boston
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Researched and developed stories for on-air newscasts and digital platforms; dispatched in-house and field crews; covered major Boston events.
Assignment Editor at NBC WHDH Boston
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Researched and developed stories for on-air newscasts and digital platforms; reported to the News Director; helped produce top national picks.
Associate Producer / Production Assistant at Stuart Television Productions Inc.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Produced segments for series including MSNBC Investigates and Investigative Reports; assisted on a 40-minute documentary INTO THE SHADOWS: THE CIA IN HOLLYWOOD.

Education

Add your educational history here.

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services