Joanna-Rose Kravitz Application packageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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KravitzJoanna-Rose
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2982 Alton RoadMiami Beach
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joanna.rose.kravitz@gmail.com
305 335 0688
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Joanna- Rose Kravitz
A: 2982 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140
T: +1 305 335 0688
E: Joanna.rose.kravitz@gmail.com
Fifteen years experience in the TV industry
Creative writer and mentor
Skilled shoot director on many formats
Avid and Final Cut Pro editor
Promax committee member and award nominee
Work Experience:
(now Disney XD), London
Jetix Europe Ltd
Senior Producer Creative Services
May 2006 Ã Jan 2007
My main focus was to drive the Jetix brand forward through innovative work and team management. Getting
into the minds of kids, I produced and directed on-air promotions, marketing campaigns and competition spots
for the UK Channel. I also created generic campaigns specifically for the European and Middle East market.
This included on and off air (print), press launches and sales reels. From footage and original animation, I
ensured the brand was constantly developed while maintaining the correct position. Acting as a creative
mentor for the UK producers, I was responsible for cultivating the teams writing, storyboarding, editing,
directing and post production skills, holding regular creative w
With the absence of a Creative Director, I was responsible for campaign sign off and ensuring the smooth flow
of communication between Creative Services, Marketing, Ad sales and Programming. Making sure the UK
Creative Team, including myself, the staff producers and freelancers met all briefs and deadlines; I managed
budgets, planned campaigns, allocated workload and managed the makelist. I am a creative writer who will
push to the limit but tow the line when necessary. I am a fully trained Avid editor, happiest when self operating.
I was a Promax committee member and produced seminars for the UK conference.
, London
Flextech Television Ltd
Promo Director Creative Services
Nov 2004 Ã May 2006
Working on Trouble, Bravo, Challenge and primarily on Living Tv,was responsible for the
conceptualisation, development and production of On à Air promo campaigns, sales tapes, and
coverage of schedule launches and special events. I created promos, continuity and idents, to briefs,
tight deadlines and budgets; from shot footage (film and video), conducting interviews, programme
material and graphics. I worked with $0 budgets and managed $200,000+ budgets for shootJuggling
four distinct brands, I produced spots for a broad spectrum of movies and shows, from comedy to teens
and drama to reality. Each campaign met its specific target audience and was in keeping with its own
channel identity. Extracting the best from talent, crew and team members, I ensured the on à air look
worked in unison with the relevant off air campaign whether on-line, print or mobile based.
At Flextech I gained a wealth of experience in shoots the US. I directed and interviewing major stars
such as Missy Elliott, Freddie Prinz Jr and many others. My role also included being trained by Red Bee
Media (BBC) and then training the sixteen producers in the department to use Quantel editing systems,
ready for the migration to a tape less environment in March 2006.
, London
Nickelodeon
Producer On-Air
July 2004 Ã Nov 2004
Catering to a younger demographic for Nickelodeon and Nick Jnr; I produced spots primarily from
commissioning animation and programme footage. Working closely with designers and kit ma
promos echoed the distinctive Nickelodeon brand values whilst predicting social and cultural youth trends.
(now Comedy Central), London
Paramount Comedy
Producer / Director On-Air
Dec 2000 Ã July 2004
Promotions Producer responsible for creating innovative comedy trails. Constantly generating fresh
ideas for well established and often repeated shows, I ensured t
stamped on and off air. Dealing with smaller budgets I produced spots from footage as well as shoot-
based material, often filmed on DV by myself.
Curriculum Vitae
cont.
I have directed many of the ÇParamount Sit - Com starsÈ such as Kelsey Grammer and the cast of
Cheers, Monty Python amongst many others. I was also responsible for developing the scriptwriting
skills of the assistant producers.
Assistant ProducerOn-Air
Sept 1999 Ã Dec 2000
Producing generic, episodic and highlight spots whilst assisting-Air department with material
sourcing, make-list versioning and general administrative duties. Organised shooduction
to tight budgets.
Production Assistant On-Air
Aug 1998 Ã Sept 1999
Supporting the department with selecting talent, planning and assisting on shoots. General office duties
including music sourcing, tape and music licensing.
Researcher and PA to Managing Director
Feb 1998 Ã Aug 1998
Researched, assisted and organised shoots for ParamountÈs Produc
with Dom Joly and interstitials. Daily office duties for the man
, London
Nickelodeon UK
Facilities Coordinator
Jan 1997 - Feb 1998
Responsible for organising 30 staff members and freelancers in E
set up the IT helpdesk and supported the technical equipment at Nickelodeon and Paramount.
Researcher On - Air
intermittently betweenJan 1997 - Feb 1998
Whilst working for Tech Ops I regularly researched during weekends and after work hours for the Live
Department. Holding auditions for talent, sourcing music and film locations for the On-Air Producers. I gained
live gallery experience working on the daily links at Nickelodeon and various outside broadcasts.
, London
Anderson Consulting
Systems Support Analyst
Sept 1996 - Jan 1997
Trouble-shooter for the largest Anderson account of the time, the Sears
London
Channel One TV LTD.
Jun 1995 - Dec 1995
Researcher
The Dating Show, News Desk, and Digital World, a live Internet s
Runner / Production Assistant
Apr 1995 - Jun 1995
The Movie Show.
Education:
, London England
Middlesex University
1993 - 1996
BA (Hons) Marketing and Human Resource Management
, London England
The Mount School for Girls
1985 - 1993
A-Levels: Business Studies, Politics and Theatre Studies
Interests:
Music
Film
Travel
Cultural and social trends
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References available on request