Mike West
Professor of Journalism at Loyola University Chicago | Emmy nominated Executive Producer of Documentaries | EP / Showrunner of \"American Greed\" on CNBC |
- Role
- Executive Producer at Kurtis Productions
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mike West
Mike West is a primetime Emmy Award nominated executive producer with a strong record of leading creative and editorial teams. As EP and showrunner of the series AMERICAN GREED on CNBC, West is an expert in unearthing and investigating real-life stories and elevating them into polished documentaries that resonate with viewers worldwide.At Kurtis Productions, the Peabody Award winning company founded by broadcast journalist Bill Kurtis, West has been exceptionally prolific. Clocking in at a remarkable 15 seasons and more than 200 episodes, AMERICAN GREED has made a cultural impact as the first docuseries focused on white-collar crime and fraud. Before piloting and helming this series, West was senior producer on the seminal true crime series COLD CASE FILES, a pioneer in the genre. Beyond filmography, West’s proudest professional accomplishments revolve around relationships: attracting, retaining, and developing top-notch talent; championing team members and building their skills and careers; crafting hard-hitting stories that are accurate and fair; and remaining calm and even-keeled. Key skills: Executive Producer; Showrunner; Story Development; Documentary; Journalism; Leadership; Head of Content; Writing; Editing; Storytelling; Interviewing; On-air reporting.
Experience
Executive Producer
Jan 2010 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Oversee all phases of production, from idea to execution, for this award-winning television documentary production company. Deep and thorough knowledge of film and TV production, from pre- to post-production. Write and edit scripts for on-air talent, and lead and mentor a team of 12 producers. Attract and retain top-notch talent. Manage on-air talent and oversee recording sessions. Ability to creatively solve problems, and work calmly under intense deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment. Manage production budgets, delivering projects under budget and on-time, ensuring profitability. Lead experiments in new modes of storytelling, including re-enactments, graphics, and animation. Navigate competing points of view with tact and diplomacy.
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor's degree, American Studies
Northwestern University
Master of Science - MS, Journalism
Skills
- Broadcast Journalism
- Documentaries
- Storytelling
- Television
- Producing
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Field Producing
- Broadcast
- Photography
- Media Production
- Video
- Post Production
- Scripting
- Reality
- Editing
- Research
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