Joe Fanelli

About Joe Fanelli

Thanks for finding me on LinkedIn. I am always looking to collaborate and create documentary and creative content. Please let me know how I can best support your next project and business networking efforts: Professional Background » 10+ years of journalism experience focused on creating world-class narrative and documentary content. I am committed to maintaining the highest journalistic standards with an emphasis on accuracy and responsible editorial practices. I have a keen eye for series concepts, formats, and talent that will resonate with audiences: Key Qualifications » Ability to produce highly engaging short & long form video » Creative thinker with a keen eye for gorgeous visuals » Strong understanding of production » Deadline driven and results oriented » Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines » A keen eye for series concepts, formats, and talent that will resonate with audiences » Ability to maintain journalistic standards. An emphasis on accuracy & responsible editorial practices » Expert communicator; experience giving direct and constructive feedback : Areas of Expertise Documentaries | Film | Journalism | Storytelling | Video Journalism | Editorial | Editorial Standards | Story | TV Production | Television | Current Affairs | Executive Production | Field Production | YouTube | Newsroom | Newsroom Management | Staff Scheduling | Story Pitches | News Production | Video Services : Soft Skills Expert Communicator | High Pressure Environment | Cross-Functional Team Management | Juggling Multiple Projects : Philosophy Constructive Feedback | I look forward to connecting Producing Award-winning Documentary and Commercial Content Deputy Executive Producer #film #documentary #branded | 31••••••67 | j••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Deputy Executive Producer

   Group SJR

   Jul 2022 — Present · NY, US

   Managing Production Unit at Group SJR while leading all stages of video content process - from pitching concepts to creative oversight to delivering final assets> Collaborate with the creative content strategy team to pitch custom branded video ideas and programs in response to client Request for Proposals (RFPs).> Conducting quality control and excellent five-star customer service.> Determine and advise the feasibility, scope, and budgets of creative video and production concepts for national and global brands.> Negotiate, forecast, budget, track, and reconcile all production-related expenses for internal and external stakeholders.> Manage, build and maintain multiple detailed project timelines (in Monday.com and Trello) across all stages of production (development, pre-production, live filming, post production).> Maintain all project legal documentation and contracts through internal CRM database.> Foster and maintain client relationships with my diverse worldwide network of trusted production collaborators.> Conduct weekly accountability meetings with production team to foster on-going collaboration, relationship building, mentoring, training and coaching. Topics include film production, vendor relationships, fabrication, negotiating contracts, budgeting, storytelling, etc.

Education

• Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism

  Master of Science (MS), Journalism

  2016 — 2017

• DePauw University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English writing

  2009 — 2013