Felicia Benson-Kraft
Manager, Production Operations Ny Studio Field Operations @Abc News
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Production Operations Ny Studio Field Operations @Abc News
Manager, Production Operations NY Studio/Field Operations 2020 – 2025Manager News Gathering Logistics Desk 2010 – 2020Production Manager, News Magazines 1997 – 2010Production Assistant, News Operations 1995 – 1997Administrative Assistant, News Operations 1992 – 1995• Manage all internal operations for Nightline, 2020 and ABC News Studios• Worked on the team to move the News Division into a new building in 2025 including training employees on new technology. • Processed weekly payroll• Approve and process all outside vendor invoices• Vet, hire and negotiate contracts with new employees, field personnel and vendors• Work with EP’s, PM’s and Producers on show budgets and make sure budgets are adhered to • Knowledge of current NABET, IASTE and SAG/AFTRA contracts in order to better manage union personnel• Field Production Management during Special Events ie: breaking news, Inauguration, Political Debates, BP oil spill, Sandy Hook• Order and manage all camera equipment for editorial staff and staff ENG crews. • Work with Producers from Good Morning America, World News, Nightline, 20/20, Fusion, Digital, ABC News Live to plan field shoots and hire personnel• Manage Production Coordinators on a 24/7 Logistics Desk including work flow and scheduling• Arranged multi-camera remote shoots including equipment rentals, schedules, payroll for the crews• Supported the Director of Operations through administrative duties. • Created quarterly reports for edit and shoot protocols. • Created and managed yearly budget comparisons for corporate presentations• Coordinated all meetings, travel and personal business for Director of Operations• Order all office and kitchen supplies
EDUCATION
Bergen County EMS Technical School
EMT
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Senior High School
High School Diploma
ABOUT FELICIA BENSON-KRAFT
Responsible, efficient, hardworking, and exceptionally well organized. Computer skills include News Management System (NMS), ScheduALL, SAP, Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Media Pulse.
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