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Candace J. Walker

404-840-0498

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Summary of Qualifications

An award winning, seasoned professional, with over 25 years of leadership experience in multi-platform programming, production and management. Expansive knowledge of the production process, from concept and development to writing and storytelling, and from booking guests and editing to field shooting and live control room producing.

Skill Set

|Program Development and Strategy |Production |Segment Producing |

|Talent and Guest Booking |Field Production |Writing/Scripting |

|Control Room/Live Show Producing |Post Production |Acquisitions |

Independent Producer/Writer/Blogger (2012 – present)

See One Media

• Freelance Writer/Producer, Turner Broadcasting - HLN News Now & Weekend Express

Duties include: Producing live on-set and field segments

Writing stories

Booking guests

Researching stories and content

• Producer, Who Am I? AIB TV - Atlanta, GA (A weekly spiritual program in search of absolute truth)

Duties include: Supervise production

Developing program concepts

Directing host and guests

• Creator and Author of Milestone, a methodology, book and blog on transformation and transcendence

Duties include: Writing blog and manuscript

Developing a tracking system that gauges success

Logging and analyzing daily activity

Programming & Operations Executive (2010 – 2012)

The HBCU Network

• Responsible for the programming strategy including content development, acquisitions and production

• Developed operations strategy for asset management, transmission/delivery and multiple platform programming

• Negotiated and executed rights deals with college sports conferences and other production/producer entities

• Developed unique digital and marketing strategies allowing for optimization of content on various channels, including internet and OTT platforms

Executive Creative Director (2007 - 2011)

Street Source Marketing Communications

• Led the creative organization and agency work product to award winning results

• Led the development of national advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 clients

• Championed creative excellence specifically in the area of new media and social networking

• Led the planning, innovation and creative teams for new and existing business

• Directed a team of Art Directors, Studio Artists, Designers, Photographers, Production contractors and vendors

• Received the CBS OOH Award for Best Alternative Outdoor Advertisement

Production Executive (2003 - 2007)

Walker Enterprises, Urban Sistahs Productions

• Developed independent media projects with a team of multi-cultural entertainment industry professionals

• Negotiated and acquired exclusive rights for content specifically targeted to 18-49, women of color

• Leveraged relationships that led to funding and distribution opportunities for various projects on the production slate

• Pitched and packaged projects with experienced directors, producers and talent to appeal to distributors and potential investors

Executive Producer & Director (2002 season)

Black Entertainment Television

• Developed program, Holla, from concept to air, meeting network’s business, creative and program objectives

• Managed production budget and team of producers and production staff to deliver on-time, on-budget primetime episode order

• Directed and approved celebrity talent bookings

• Oversaw postproduction, including graphics, music and opening titles

Vice President of Movie Programming (2001-2002)

TVN Entertainment Corporation

• Negotiated and acquired content for thirty-five channels of pay per view and Video On Demand (VOD) offerings with all major studios, independent distributors and producers

• Established VOD genres and packages with new and repurposed content

• Led the team responsible for rebranding programming, marketing and business strategy of UrbanXtra, a 24-hour urban pay per view service

Vice President of Programming, On-Air Promotions and Original Productions (1997-2001)

BET Action Pay Per View

• Oversaw program acquisitions, production, scheduling, on-air promotions and traffic departments

• Negotiated acquisition agreements with major studios, independent distributors and live event producers

• Developed and Executive Produced slate of original, top revenue generating series

• Responsible for day-to-day network operations

Director of On-Air Promotions (1995-1997)

• Managed day-to-day On-Air and Operations budget

• Oversaw creative marketing materials to drive affiliate marketing efforts, retention and brand affinity

• Oversaw print/direct mail production, TV/radio production and web/digital creative production

• Supervised day-to-day operation and production elements, including spots, bumpers, interstitial programs, on-air graphics, channel ID's, voiceovers and music

Executive Producer, West Coast Productions (1991-1995)

Black Entertainment Television

• Responsible for concept development, format, budget management, talent procurement of West Coast original programs

• Executive Producer of top series, "Comic View" during its fourth season

• Earned BET its first and only Prime Time Emmy nomination, “A Tribute to Black Music Legends”

• Produced various network programs ranging in formats from live talk shows, music concerts, stand-up comedy programs, news specials, behind-the-scene specials and promotional videos

Director of Programming (1986-1991)

Continental Cablevision

• Programmed Local Origination, Leased Access and Public Access channels with community-based programs

• Responsible for day-to-day management of studio operations, field shoots, post-production and playback

Entertainment Editor (1984-1986)

All Pro Broadcasting, KACE Radio

• Produced, wrote and delivered live on-air daily entertainment news and calendar of events

• Covered general assignment news stories, monitored and gathered relevant stories from Associated Press wire

Education

California Polytechnic University, Pomona

BS Communications - 1986

Major – Telecommunications

Minor – Business Marketing

Awards & Accommodations

• CBS Outdoor Award for Best Alternative Advertising

• Prime Time Emmy Nomination (A Tribute to Black Music Legends)

• Cable Ace Award

• Southern California Cable Association’s Diamond Award

References

Available upon request

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