William C. Smythe IV
Producer
Profile
Creative, collaborative and concise. First, understand the goals of a project, then work effectively and efficiently with superior creative teams to deliver an exceptional product to the client.
Professional Experience
Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, New York City, New York
Nickelodeon Creative Advertising, Supervising Producer, Corporate/Advertising
2007 – Present
Produce corporate sales reels, branded and co-branded commercials for partners like Walmart and Nintendo, while collaborating with internal Consumer Products, Integrated Marketing and Ad Sales divisions. Supervise the creative team from concept to completion. Key advisor for deciding on Directors and vendors to best meet each projects goals and budgets.
Key Highlights:
- Principal producer for the Executive team leading the corporate video division
- Principal producer for creation of content and design for premier Nick Junior Karaoke DVDs
Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, New York City, New York
Nickelodeon Creative Resources, Producer, Marketing/Advertising
2003 – 2007
Wrote, produced and directed movie promos, show launches, co-branded commercials for a variety of Nickelodeon partners.
Key Highlights:
- Advanced relationships between in-house creative and business teams
- Provided training and mentoring to junior level producers and writers.
Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, New York City, New York
Nickelodeon Creative Resources, Associate Producer, On-Air Promotions
2002-2003
Promoted to manage production assistants in the department. Supervised post-production edit sessions. Directed the critical development and structure of show launch campaigns.
Key Highlights:
- Developed the creative and structure for show launch campaigns
- Spearheaded creative team for Nicktoons Network Launch
Additional Professional Experience
Teacher/Public Access Cable Station Manager, Channels 6 and 18 Mount Vernon High School,
Mount Vernon, New York
1997-1999
Taught Television Production course to grades 9-12, from the introductory to advance levels. Supervised staff and programming for local Public Access Cable station. Cultivated students learning to produce and direct shoots for both school projects and shows for the cable station.
