Beth Kurtz

Experience

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  WKYU-PBS

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Student Crew Member
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  KET - Kentucky Educational Television

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

  Production Intern
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  Peridot Pictures

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Freelance Avid Editor
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  Scripps Networks Interactive

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2016

  • Promoted HGTV HOME products with a one-hour home makeover that required complex logistical support from factories and pleasing a difficult family.• Produced specials that covered multiple high-end trade shows, which required precise scheduling and time management, along with patience for vendors appearing on camera with no prior experience.• Spearheaded the development of the HGTV Dream Home sweepstakes-winner shows featuring a “live” ambush announcement, resulting in a format that lasted more than a decade. Show less

  • Managing Producer

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Producer

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  • Associate Producer

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Production Coordinator

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  • Production Technician

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
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  Discovery Inc

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

  Supervising Producer for Discovery (Formerly Scripps Networks Interactive)

  • Managed six direct reports and oversaw video projects including one-hour and half-hour tent-pole specials for HGTV and DIY networks as well as internal corporate videos, digital short-form projects, and social media campaigns.• Led the in-house production company with 60+ employees as part of the senior leadership team.• Worked closely with the White House Press Secretary to coordinate three “garden surprises” events where First Lady Michele Obama showed up at two elementary schools and at one family home in the DC area.• Maintained relationship with successive White House staffs for production of “White House Christmas” special with new administrations.• Combined the production of construction and decorating shows for three giveaway homes (HGTV Dream Home, Smart Home, and Urban Oasis). Resulted in reduced expenses and less stress for team of producers.• Planned and implemented special event, live-to-tape “ambushes” for the winners of the giveaway homes. • Worked side-by-side with marketing/public relations teams to create appreciation weekends for sponsor executives.• Routinely requested by President/CEO/Board Chairman to oversee his taped messages and special appearances. Show less

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  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dean-Smith Realty

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2024

  Real Estate Agent

  • Specializes in helping buyers find their dream homes.• Creates and supports social media marketing/advertising initiatives.• Skilled at contract negotiations and nurturing business partnerships.

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  University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Dec 2019 - now

  • Senior Project Manager, Office of Communications & Marketing

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Project Manager, Office of Communications & Marketing

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2023