Autumn Schinka

Experience

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  KCRG-TV9

  Mar 2000 - Jan 2001

  News Producer

  Produced three-hour weekend morning news program, and midday newscast during the week. Work included creating show rundowns, delegating assignments to the various team members, writing the scripts/news stories, directing the show while live on the air, and updating the news website on a daily basis.

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  FOX-9

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2002

  News Producer

  Produced an Emmy-award winning morning program called “Good Day Minnesota”.• Planned and structured show rundowns using factual, ethical and creative news judgment to determine which stories would be relevant, informative and beneficial topics to the morning audience, including local news, traffic, weather and entertainment. • Wrote the scripts that the anchors read on the air, including determining where video and/or graphics would be used in each script to help tell the story more effectively.• Directed the show while live on the air from the production booth, often times in a high pressure environment reacting to breaking news by making split-second decisions and guiding the editors, directors and on-air talent through the necessary changes. • Delegated assignments by clearly communicating to reporters, editors, associate producers and graphic artists to fulfill the daily needs of the show.• Produced and managed the FOX-9 website daily by re-writing and re-formatting the scripts for web-purposes to include current and relevant content. • Participated in regular editorial meetings to brainstorm and decide which stories would be covered in upcoming newscasts. Show less

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  Best Buy

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2022

  A key member of Yellow Tag’s leadership team, working to co-lead the strategic development of new initiatives that align with the vision, priorities, goals and work streams of the department. As leader of the Producer team, the development, coaching and support of the producers is a major focus. Serves the role of Executive Producer, Production Manager, Producer or Director on various high-profile internal and external-facing videos that directly impact our employees, customers and other stakeholders. Show less Produce and direct videos to entertain, promote and communicate with employees, customers, investors, analysts and vendors associated with the company. Work is seen at meetings and events, monitors/screens in stores, and on BestBuy.com and other internal and external websites. • Oversee producers, editors and shooters associated with 4 to 8 projects at a time, typically, ranging from executive messages, documentaries and training videos, to promotional brand spots and PR video news releases.• Create production calendars and shoot schedules to meet the expected due dates. • Manage budgets ranging from $0 up to $200,000, ensuring that the total cost comes within the budget amount allowed.• Hire crews, book travel, coordinate permits and insurance, and cast actors, models and/or voiceover talent to accurately cover the appropriate personnel and logistical details prior to shooting.• Research and write interview questions, and conduct interviews with executives, employees, customers and celebrities to gain the sound bytes necessary for the edit.• Direct talent and technical crew on-set to maintain a smooth shoot that is organized and stays on schedule.• Create b-roll shot lists and execute during production to thoroughly cover footage needed for the edit.• Direct all aspects of post-production, including editing, graphics and sound design to ensure the final product exceeds the clients’ expectations. Show less

  • Director, Strategic Development & Executive Producer - Yellow Tag Productions

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Associate Director, Strategic Development & Executive Producer

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Sr. Manager/Executive Producer, Yellow Tag Productions

    Nov 2013 - Jun 2018

  • Manager/Sr. Producer, Yellow Tag Productions

    Jun 2011 - Nov 2013

  • Head of Operations/Producer, In-Store Media Network

    May 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Producer, Yellow Tag Productions

    Apr 2005 - May 2008

  • Communications Specialist

    Jul 2002 - Apr 2005
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  Thrivent

  Jul 2022 - now

  Financial Advisor

  Providing personalized, strategic financial advice in the areas of:- Investment Accumulation and Management- Savings Strategies for College, Homes, Etc.- Retirement Income Planning- Protection of Assets/Insurance- Tax Strategies- Budgeting and Debt Management- Overall Financial Strategies