Michael Curtis

Executive Producer @Discovery Education

Atlanta, GA, US

12.Reports to the Head of Video Production manages budgets up to $150k, and directs production teams in crafting impactful educational content for more than 20 million K-12 students worldwide. Partners with Fortune 500 stakeholders to deliver engaging programming. Spearheaded the creation of captivating educational content for global audiences, overseeing the production process from concept to delivery, resulting in dynamic viewing experiences across the globe. Led the development of innovative production strategies and filmmaking processes; managed video production crews and post-production vendors; optimized resources and maximized efficiencies for 100% of project deliverables. Authored compelling concept and creative briefs and scripts; provided expert guidance in casting, directing, screenwriting, and editing to create meaningful storytelling that increased viewership and enriched learning experiences. Established a video production team in collaboration with internal stakeholders, steering its expansion to 9 members; increased sales and enhanced content quality, boosting audience engagement and corporate partnerships by 30%. Provided mentorship and constructive feedback to staff producers to nurture and grow creative talent across the team. Pioneered a comprehensive reimagining of video content, yielding notable improvements in production quality, viewership metrics, and satisfaction rates among corporate partners and students within the first 6 months. Oversaw end-to-end development and creative direction for hundreds of productions, concepts, scripts, animation projects, and final edits, leading to superior production value, cost savings, and impact for flagship creative programs.