Catherine Whyte
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Catherine Whyte

EVP, Head of Production
Vice Media

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Vice Media
EVP & Head of Production, Viceland Executive Producer 2016 - Present
o Responsible for production of a diverse slate of original documentary, daily, comedy and scripted programming.
o Oversee staffing and budgeting for 300 annual original programming hours.
o Collaborate with producers, talent and executives in the development of pilots and series participate in greenlight process.
o Create and implement production and organizational plans to support rapid expansion of original programming.
o Recruit, hire and supervise staff and freelance producers and department heads.

MTV Networks
Vice President, Series Production Executive Producer - 2004 - 2015
o Oversaw production for a wide variety of current series, pilots, specials and short-form content.
o Managed and developed projects from a varied slate of reality, studio, sketch comedy and animated programming.
o Supervised and fostered production teams identified, and hired staff and freelance talent.
o Managed the casting process for show participants, hosts and contributors.
o Collaborated to shape and craft show concept, vision, content and story.
o Liaised with talent management and agents nurtured talent relationships.
o Partnered with ancillary groups to develop and produce content for digital, music and other multiplatform groups.
o Coordinated efforts with press, marketing, and promo departments to maximize publicity and integration opportunities.

City of New York, Mayor s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting - 2003 2004
Director of Marketing & Development
Developed and created original and distinctive approaches to promote New York City as a premiere filmmaking location. Under Mayor Bloomberg s administration, these initiatives generated direct spending of $7.1 billion annually, an increase of more than 50.
o Produced an original 35mm short film promoting filmmaking in New York starring Harvey Keitel, Whoopi Goldberg, John Turturro, Chris Noth & Kristin Davis. Debuted at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival.
o Produced broadcast PSAs and presentation reels rolling out the Made in NY program.
o Developed and implemented a new branding strategy, authored the redesign of the agency
website, logo, print architecture and all promotional materials.

True Entertainment
Head of Production 2000 - 2003
Managed productions for a variety of networks, including Lifetime Television, National Geographic Channel, The Learning Channel and The Travel Channel.
o Hired and supervised freelance production staff, managed creative teams.
o Generated budgets and production schedules for domestic and international productions.
o Maintained and analyzed company finances for reporting to principals, networks and out-of- house accounting firm.
o Established and implemented company standards, policies, structure and personnel organization o Created materials for show pitches and presentations, prepared company press kit, artwork and graphics.

New York Times Television
Coordinating Producer & Unit Production Manager 1997 - 2000
Produced projects for an array of networks, including The Learning Channel, Discovery Channel and Showtime Networks.
o Researched shoot locations internationally, scouted throughout country.
o Identified and engaged creative talent celebrity narrators, graphic designers, music composers. o Created budgets, schedules & narratives for all programs and program proposals.
o Hired and supervised key production and support staff.
o Assessed necessary capital and non-capital purchases.
o Analyzed and projected program costs and company revenue.

CBS News
Location Coordinator & Assistant Director 1996 - 1997
o Researched, scouted & booked shoot locations throughout country for Coast to Coast location segments.
o Produced, art directed, and coordinated crews on location.

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