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Ella Talmadge

Athens

Summary

Creative production professional recognized for co-producing high-quality projects. Adept at overseeing complex projects from conception to completion, project management of pre-production through post-production, timely and budget-compliant delivery, and fostering team collaboration while achieving results, with strong skills in communication and problem-solving.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Producer, Manager, Technical Director

Grady Newsource
08.2024 - Current
  • Leads production of Grady College’s Live at 5 bi-weekly news broadcast, managing multi-camera setups, coordinating reporters, and supervising tech teams to ensure professional and reliable content.
  • Operates as technical director, overseeing on-air stream, studio operations, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Produced and managed a special additional weekly show during the 2024 presidential election cycle to cover breaking news, featuring multi-location live feeds under tight deadlines.
  • Played an integral role in decision-making processes concerning casting and crew selection and mentored junior staff members in various aspects of production management.
  • Managed scheduling conflicts effectively to ensure deadlines were met without compromising artistic vision or quality standards.

Selection Panel Committee

Backlight Student Film Festival
08.2023 - Current
  • Evaluates and scores submissions for Georgia’s largest student film festival, providing detailed feedback on storytelling, technical quality, and creative vision.
  • Collaborates with fellow panelists to identify and honor outstanding student films, fostering emerging talent across Georgia.
  • Actively contributes to festival curation by promoting a diverse range of voices and styles in student filmmaking.
  • Streamlined candidate screening procedures, resulting in a faster and more efficient hiring process.
  • Established consistent communication channels with candidates, maintaining positive relationships throughout the selection process.

Marketing and Content Creation Specialist

AI Dragon
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Designed and implemented innovative digital marketing campaigns, enhancing mobile website functionality and boosting audience engagement.
  • Assisted in branding development, creating cohesive content strategies across web and social media platforms to strengthen brand identity.
  • Designed website imagery and content to deliver a compelling narrative and digital user journey.
  • Conducted market research to inform campaign strategy and increase the effectiveness of targeted outreach efforts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Education

Bachelor of Art - Entertainment Media Studies, Film Studies

University of Georgia
Athens, Ga

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Georgia
Athens, Ga
05.2025

Skills

  • Creative vision and writing
  • content development
  • Script analysis
  • Vendor coordination
  • Scheduling efficiency
  • Budget compliance
  • Production operations & scheduling
  • Video and film editing
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • Intermediate Spanish Fluency
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Office
  • Final Draft
  • R Studio

Relevant Projects

Project STAR Adversity & Risk Correlational Study - Primary Researcher  2024-Present


Psychotherapy Evaluation Approaches in Couples Literature Review - Research Assistant   2022-2024

  • Collaborated closely with the primary clinical researcher, to conduct comprehensive literature reviews of 60+ peer-reviewed studies on integrated approaches to evaluating couples for relationship therapy.
  • Synthesized findings to identify key themes, research gaps, and emerging theoretical frameworks, providing critical insights to inform the study's methodology and focus.
  • Worked alongside the principal investigators to design evidence-based recommendations for clinical application, emphasizing the use of multi-method evaluation techniques in therapy contexts.


Coursework

  • Production - Direct Video Production, Media Analysis, Advanced Editing, Dramatic Writing I & II, Writing for Television, Producing, Entertainment Media Industries, Writing for Entertainment Media, Production Basics
  • Psychology - Research Design, Research Analysis, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of the Workplace, Psychology of Intimate Relationships, Human Sexuality, Health & Development Lab

Timeline

Co-Producer, Manager, Technical Director

Grady Newsource
08.2024 - Current

Selection Panel Committee

Backlight Student Film Festival
08.2023 - Current

Marketing and Content Creation Specialist

AI Dragon
04.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Art - Entertainment Media Studies, Film Studies

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Georgia
Ella Talmadge