Megan Hanceford

Denver, CO

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If you won $50 million dollars tomorrow, what would you do first?

First, I'd buy the domain names for the companies I've been developing in my head. Second, I'd take my family abroad for a delicious adventure. Third, I'd come home, refreshed and revitalized, and take steps to develop a production company that works to create films meant to capture the hearts and imaginations of our audience.... read more

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Work history

Yelp.com January 2007 to March 2007
Freelance Writer

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How would you describe your time at Yelp.com?

* Write witty and insightful reviews of local and sometimes, faraway places
* Spread the word about Yelp using social networking tools (compliments, adding 'friends,' email)
* Edit local business listings to ensure they have the right categories and address info
* Photograph neighborhood
businesses and adding these images to the site... read more
High Noon Entertainment April 2006 to the present
Field Producer, Haulin' House (HGTV)

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How would you describe your time at High Noon Entertainment?

* Nail down homeowner + mover schedules to draft flexible production schedule.
* Guide Research team to develop long-format pitches for Executive at network.
* Pre-produce each 30-minute episode over the phone (releases, map out chase vehicles, 3-cam set ups).
* Develop interesting
personalities on camera. Gather compelling soundbites & natural sound to tell story without the use of a narrator.
* Manage (3) Photographers, (1) Freelance Field Producer, (2) Audio Professionals and (3) Production Assistant's in moving vehicles to get the story
... read more
High Noon Entertainment March 2006 to April 2006
Field Producer, Pillsbury Bake-off (The Food Network)

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How would you describe your time at High Noon Entertainment?

* Pre-interview all 100 candidates in person several days before the event.
* Interview 25 of 100 candidates on camera during the competition with an eye out for disasters, drama, nervousness, etc.
* Develop interesting personalities on camera. Gather compelling soundbites.
High Noon Entertainment August 2005 to April 2006
Researcher, Offbeat America (HGTV)

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How would you describe your time at High Noon Entertainment?

* Developed 4-5 worthwhile prospects within a region on a 2 week deadline.
* In-depth interviews conducted over the phone with current homeowners, architects, and experts who might add value to the segment.
* Delivered and developed visually stimulating, persuasive pitches on time or early to
exceed Producer's expectations.... read more

Education

emerson college, brussels August 2002 to May 2003
Teacher Assistant: Radio Drama Producion & Techniques

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How would you describe your time at emerson college, brussels?

* Produced (wrote, edited, directed) several audio dramas with 6-12 students for radio station.
* Taught acting techniques for the microphone; led discussions on playwriting theory, & prod. values.
* Offered verbal and written critique of students; produced individual acting reels (last two
weeks).... read more
emerson college August 2001 to May 2003
MA: Media Arts: Interactive Media (web, audio, video)

How would you describe your time at emerson college?

* D.J. for WERS -- 'Women in Music'
* Master's Project was a documentary on stringband music in the Appalachian Mountains that I researched, wrote, produced, edited, and defended.
* Assistant Teacher: Radio Drama Production & Techniques
emerson college August 1997 to May 2001
BFA: Writing, Performing Arts

How would you describe your time at emerson college?

* Radio D.J. for WERS
* Writer for several audio dramas that aired on WERS
* Recipient of Rod Parker Playwriting Fellowship for an original play, 'Kill Her'
* Editorial Itern at The Horn Book Magazine & The Horn Book Guide
* Impov Group Writer
* Playwright for Children's Theatre Troupe
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Actress/Dancer/Singer... read more

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