Artist. Visionary. Revolutionary.
Candice "cj" Johnson
FREELANCER
Phone:
929-224-4978
Email:
SKILLS
• Teamwork / Collaboration
• Production Planning
• Transportation accommodations
• Investigative research
• Social Media
• Schedule coordination
• Talent Booking
• Team Leadership
• Implementing Creative Vision
• Scheduling
• Casting Collaboration
• Staff Management
• Budgeting
• Administrative Leadership
profile
Unicorn in the realms of television and beauty, with over 13 years of experience in the entertainment industry and more than 20 years in the beauty sector. Dedicated to storytelling and the development of meaningful content. Known for being resourceful, innovative, and a collaborative team member.
Work Experience
Research Producer, Cold Case Files Category 6 Media
October 2022 - January 2023
Story Producer, Black Owned TNT Entertainment
September 2021 - September 2021
Segment Producer, Ready to Love Lighthearted Entertainment
June 2021 - August 2021
Production Coordinator, Love & Hip Hop Family Reunion/ Couple's Retreat Viacom
October 2020 - November 2020
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Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
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Participated in meetings with team members to keep program in step with creative vision.
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Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organizations mission and vision
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Performed background checks, fact checked, researched cold cases and contacted 10-15 potential participants for series per day.
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Pre-Interviewed and booked guest for assigned stories.
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Casting for Narrator Talent
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Outreach to law enforcement agencies.
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Soft Pitched 2-5 cases per week to team members and input in Airtable database.
The Story Producer is responsible for identifying material and contact/sources that fit creative vision for the show. As a Story Producer, my core responsibilities include:
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Identifying content that fits creative vision for the project
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Research, identify, contact, and secure individuals for episode/series, writing scripts, VoiceOver talent,
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Pre-Interviewing individuals to determine strength of story as needed
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Compile all information and provide a one-sheet to the production team
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Organizing shoots-including creative development, scheduling, managing appearance releases, briefing talent on requirements
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Calling potential interviewees associated with the topic
The Segment Producer is responsible for managing a short segment of a TV program. As a Segment Producer, my core responsibilities include:
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Pitching and shaping clear and specific segment activities for talent to participate in a deadline driven environment to team
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Compiling all information and provide a one-sheet to the production team
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Scouting, permitting, and securing locations based on story direction on short notice
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Taking field notes with timecode, writing hot sheets
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Set dressing locations as needed
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Identifying and shopping for required scene props
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Make sure production management knows where to load in, where to set up video village, talent holding,
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Releasing any relevant people on set
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Assisting Field Producer with overall production needs.
The Production Coordinator is responsible for assisting Production Manager with coordination of all aspects of Production. As a Coordinator, my core responsibilities include:
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Direct Supervision for 15 Production Assistants
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Sourced various vendors to meet production needs
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Interviewing and Hiring Production Crew
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Documenting production updates in Google Docs for excellent record keeping.
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Coordinating schedules, transportation, scouting and permitting locations, sending COI's, providing cast, crew and facilities information.
