David Fitzgerald
Producer · Wilshire Studios - "Straight Up Steve Austin" on USA Network
Charlotte, NC
In My Own Words
Seasoned Television Producer for networks such as Fox, USA, Spike TV, Animal Planet, ABC, CNBC, NBC and National Geographic. Proven history of passionate and detail oriented work. Surf & Beach Lifestyle Photographer
Work Experience
Producer
Wilshire Studios - "Straight Up Steve Austin" on USA Network2019 – 2019
• Casted and booked experts, locations, and props necessary for multiple activities in each episode. • Produced talent and hosts on set prior to filming to ensure consistent story arc. • Scheduled and coordinated multiple large vehicle and live fire segments throughout each episode. • Worked side by side with EIC and PM to ensure each episode stayed on budget.
Producer
Litton Entertainment - "The Voyager With Josh Garcia (Season 3)" on NBC2018 – 2019
• Researched, wrote, and pitched segments for multiple sites at each international location. • Managed local teams in the field as well as produced on camera talent for filming. • Coordinated schedules, budget, and permits for home office.
Field Producer
3Ball Entertainment - "My Cat From Hell" (Season 9) on Animal Planet2017 – 2018
• Shot and produced talent, directed cameras, and sculpted storylines with interviews and reality. • Constructed episodes in post then oversaw a team of editors to finalize and deliver completed episodes to network.
Field Producer
3Ball Entertainment - "Homegrown Wedding" (Pilot)2017 – 2017
• Worked with 3Ball’s Head of Development to shoot, produce, and direct both crew and talent. • Oversaw scheduling of production and crew
Story Producer
STX Entertainment - "The Platinum Life" on E!2017 – 2017
• Sorted through weeks of footage to craft and shape compelling storylines. • Strungout episodes to be finalized by editors prior to sending to the network.
Story Producer
3Ball Entertainment - "Adventure Capitalists" on CNBC2017 – 2017
• Scheduled and produced segments internationally for multiple episodic storylines. • Ensured necessary delivery and setup of all products for testing on camera. • Wrote, produced, and strung multimedia content for digital promotion.
Story Producer
3Ball Entertainment - "My Big Fat Truth" on Z Living2017 – 2017
• Worked with editorial staff to track and produce the storylines of varying thematic episodes.
Field Producer
3Ball Entertainment - "Bar Rescue: Back To The Bar" Season 2 - on Spike TV2016 – 2017
• Led a traveling multi-camera crew while working with on screen hosts and talent. • Filmed and directed segments to be aired on live TV • Worked alongside the post supervisor and editors to develop themed episodes for the network.
Story Producer
3Ball Entertainment - "Bar Rescue" (Season 4 & 5) on Spike TV2015 – 2016
• Worked directly with on-camera talent to create and execute episodic story arcs. • Filmed segments to be aired on the show. • Crafted storylines in post. • Led editorial staff in order to build episodes prior to delivery to the network.
Field Producer
3Ball Entertainment - "Sweat Inc." on Spike TV2015 – 2015
• Constructed and followed character storylines throughout interviews and on stage filming.