TV Productions

It all began in TV...

I cut my teeth in television starting with a children's TV show on PBS called Newton's Apple in St. Paul, Minnesota. After a week of interning, I knew I wanted a career as a TV producer and I did just that.

PBS led me to NBC-KARE-11 News where I produced the Saturday Morning Show and from there I landed my first job as an Associate Producer and Booker for a national morning show on UPN called Everyday Living.

Before I knew it, I was a Field Producer for the Discovery Channel on a home improvement show called Gimme Shelter. This experience led me to A&E Networks in New York, producing 200 Biography shows, promotions for the History Channel, Ancient Mysteries, Modern Marvels, and many more.

Despite shifting my career path to become a trailblazer in Content Marketing, my passion for video production and editing never faded away. In fact, my skills in this field have only grown stronger over time, allowing me to bring unique and engaging perspectives to the content I create. And now with A.I. I feel the digital paint brushes only enhance the artistic value of every project I get to do.

TV Producer Experience

I was a TV producer for ten years before heading full force into marketing. As a producer, I was a team builder and leader. I know how to leverage a team to create more effectiveness as a whole. I have given directions and constructive criticism to anchors, reporters, writers, producers, videographers, designers, on-air guests (like performers, executives, and politicians), and other team members. I stay open to others’ ideas and feedback, and can delegate appropriately. I know how to convey ideas in compelling and persuasive ways.

I had to know how to switch effortlessly from one task to the next. How to think creatively and pitch new ideas. I problem-solve and stick to a budget. If I don’t know how to do something, you can be sure I’ll know how to find someone who does. I am a problem-solving pro. You can’t make a television show without something going wrong at some point. As a producer — I ALWAYS had a contingency plan. You never know when a story won’t get filed on time or when a reporter won’t make it to the location on time.

PAST WORK on BIOGRAPHY

I have a vast experience in television production. I worked for A&E Network in New York during the late 90s, where I was involved in the creation and production of engaging content and promotions for the number-one television network at that time. Before that, I produced the popular home improvement show "Gimme' Shelter" for the Discovery Channel. My work in the industry is a testament to my creativity and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Biography International

I was a prolific writer and producer who worked for the A&E Network's Biography Channel and Biography International. During my time with the network, I produced an impressive portfolio of more than 200 Biography promotions branding the program showcasing the lives of some of the most iconic figures in history and pop culture for the network. In addition to these, I also worked on popular Modern Marvels and Ancient Mysteries, where I brought my unique storytelling skills to explore some of the most fascinating mysteries of our time.

Modern Marvels

The last program promotion I branded and produced for the A&E networks was the show Modern Marvels about incredible technology and how it works. These programs can now be seen on Vault Amazon Channel, History, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, Disney Plus, Hoopla, or for free with ads on The Roku Channel, and Freevee.

Ancient Mysteries

The television series "Ancient Mysteries," hosted by Leonard Nimoy, originally aired on A&E between January 7, 1994, and May 3, 1998, when I worked for the network. The series explored various historical mysteries, including the existence of vampires, the possibility of Biblical events, and the curse of the Hope Diamond. It aimed to unravel historical puzzles and examine evidence from various sources, including Biblical accounts and modern discoveries. The show aired on A&E and was later re-broadcast on The Biography Channel, where I also worked.

Marketing to Build Your Brand

Dawn Willson is a highly experienced marketing professional with a remarkable 25-year career in the field. Her expertise in entertainment, business, education, technology, and government is unparalleled, and she brings a confident, results-driven approach to every project she undertakes. With a proven track record of success, Dawn is the

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TV Productions

It all began in TV...