Janay Coplon
Director of Innovation/ Creative Executive at Ellen Digital Ventures- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Ellen Digital Ventures
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Innovation/ Creative Executive
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Feb 2022 - Present
▪ Pitch and identify projects, creators, and IP for development and production of digital games, live events, podcasts, scripted and unscripted formats ▪ Facilitating partnerships and deals with top tech and streaming companies to integrate our properties in a new innovative way ▪ Partner with the Head of Development to develop department strategy, budgets, and milestones ▪ Pitch and identify projects, creators, and IP for development and production of digital games, live events, podcasts, scripted and unscripted formats ▪ Facilitating partnerships and deals with top tech and streaming companies to integrate our properties in a new innovative way ▪ Partner with the Head of Development to develop department strategy, budgets, and milestones
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MGM
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Unscripted TV Development
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
- Manage multiple projects in various stages of development, from conception to series order- Support the development team in creating all pitch materials including paper, decks, sizzles, presentations, etc.- Organize, refine, and execute creative notes- Track current market trends through mandates and network calls- Engage in internal pitch meetings, regularly contributing new ideas to the team
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Co Executive Producer for Going to Bed with Garcelle Podcast
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May 2020 - Oct 2020
▪ Research, develop, and write creative for MGM’s new podcast Going to Bed with Garcelle” hosted by Garcelle Beauvais▪ Get episodes prepped for editors before the edit, and then work with editors to deliver episodes▪ Work alongside multiple internal partners, executives, and outside agencies to produce,market, and promote weekly episodes
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Endemol Shine Group
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Netherlands
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Comedy Writer
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Comedy Writer for comeback season of the hit obstacle course game show WIPEOUT on TBS! This season is hosted by Emmy Nominated hosts Nicole Byers and John Cena. Comedy Writer for comeback season of the hit obstacle course game show WIPEOUT on TBS! This season is hosted by Emmy Nominated hosts Nicole Byers and John Cena.
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Condé Nast Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Producer
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Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
- Wrote, developed, directed, and produced original series and branded video content for Allure and Glamour digital platforms, with over 50 million views - Managed RFPs, SOWs, bids, & Contracts for full-service projects from concept through post production - Led internal and external brand partners, communicating overall campaign timelines, project deliverables, and complicated assets - Wrote, developed, directed, and produced original series and branded video content for Allure and Glamour digital platforms, with over 50 million views - Managed RFPs, SOWs, bids, & Contracts for full-service projects from concept through post production - Led internal and external brand partners, communicating overall campaign timelines, project deliverables, and complicated assets
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Telepictures
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Producer at "The Real" Talk Show
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Sep 2019 - Nov 2020
-Plan and produce the entire creative process of live daily segments -Create, develop and write scripts for signature segments with celebrity and sponsored guest or product -Develop and lead the production of weekly advertising and integrations, in partnership with sales and marketing teams -Plan and produce the entire creative process of live daily segments -Create, develop and write scripts for signature segments with celebrity and sponsored guest or product -Develop and lead the production of weekly advertising and integrations, in partnership with sales and marketing teams
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Big Fish Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Story Producer
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
- Created and followed story while responsible for accompanying hot sheets, beat sheets, and scene summaries - Acted as talent whisperer while producing scenes in the field - Worked with post-production from a story perspective on how to lay out episodes for network delivery - Created and followed story while responsible for accompanying hot sheets, beat sheets, and scene summaries - Acted as talent whisperer while producing scenes in the field - Worked with post-production from a story perspective on how to lay out episodes for network delivery
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Producer
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
E!'s New Hit Nightly Talk Show "Busy Tonight" hosted by Busy Phillips - Developed scripts and bits for E!’s new nightly talk show Busy Tonight, executive produced by Tina Fey - Coordinated in studio segments featuring A-list celebrity guests including, Julia Roberts, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Host Busy Philipps - Researched and pitched topical and celebrity news to discuss on-air - Wrote and produced short packages for day of air shows and future airings - Secured, cleared and delivered all elements, including A/V and Stills, for full show Show less
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Disney General Entertainment Content
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Producer
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
- Created episode themes and games for live daytime talk show, The Chew - Oversaw daily opening segments which included producing celebrity talent and booking non-celebrity guests - Wrote scripts and prepped show hosts on all script copy and interview questions - Designed and ordered graphics to coordinate with show themes - Created episode themes and games for live daytime talk show, The Chew - Oversaw daily opening segments which included producing celebrity talent and booking non-celebrity guests - Wrote scripts and prepped show hosts on all script copy and interview questions - Designed and ordered graphics to coordinate with show themes
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VICE Media
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Segment Producer
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Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
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Monami Entertainment
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Producer
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
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Sunset Lane Entertainment, LLC
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Coordinator
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
• Client services and daily dealing with clients, network executives, vendors, and talent. • Work with Production Management for logistics, planning, travel, and production. • Update SLE website, IMDB, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler and press outlets. • Development: Work with EP and Development team with preparation of Presentation Decks, Development Research and elements required for day-to-day business operations. • Proficiently utilize Microsoft Office, Google docs/email/calendar, Mac OS, Keynote, Power Point, Dropbox, and working knowledge of Adobe CS, Final Cut. Show less
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WWE
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Associate - Freelance
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Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
• Maintain documentations for production related activities for reference purposes. Assist Manger in preparing production plan and budget. Stay up-to-date with production processes and client divisions. Coordinate with Production Manager to prioritize and schedule work orders to meet deadlines. • Maintain documentations for production related activities for reference purposes. Assist Manger in preparing production plan and budget. Stay up-to-date with production processes and client divisions. Coordinate with Production Manager to prioritize and schedule work orders to meet deadlines.
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MGM
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Producer - Season 3
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
• In preparation of each tape cycle I book guests, pitch stories, conduct pre-interviews and develop beat sheets. I enjoy working with guest on show day, helping them to prepare internally and present a compelling story to the audience. The final product is an engaging, well-produced courtroom style case, pertaining to DNA issues. • In preparation of each tape cycle I book guests, pitch stories, conduct pre-interviews and develop beat sheets. I enjoy working with guest on show day, helping them to prepare internally and present a compelling story to the audience. The final product is an engaging, well-produced courtroom style case, pertaining to DNA issues.
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant
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Jan 2013 - May 2015
• Participated in all aspects of show production including accounting and legal matters, including any necessary paperwork. I Worked specifically to book and assist with all task associated with the TV show guest. I was involved in all day of show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production • Participated in all aspects of show production including accounting and legal matters, including any necessary paperwork. I Worked specifically to book and assist with all task associated with the TV show guest. I was involved in all day of show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production
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Sitter Capitol
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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OWNER
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2014
Connecting qualified students with parents in need babysitting, tutoring, and other miscellaneous duties. Connecting qualified students with parents in need babysitting, tutoring, and other miscellaneous duties.
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UFC GYM
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Sales Manager
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
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Coldwell Banker Real Estate
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Assistant
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Dec 2011 - Feb 2013
• In this position I worked as an assistant to 3 top agents. My duties included creating, editing, & distributing monthly campaigns for open houses, events, & personal advertisement. I also hosted numerous open houses, greeting & prepping potential homebuyers. I worked closely with each agent to help them implement a system to keep them organized & functional in both their home & work offices. Additionally I maintained their social network presence in addition to their mailing & client list. • In this position I worked as an assistant to 3 top agents. My duties included creating, editing, & distributing monthly campaigns for open houses, events, & personal advertisement. I also hosted numerous open houses, greeting & prepping potential homebuyers. I worked closely with each agent to help them implement a system to keep them organized & functional in both their home & work offices. Additionally I maintained their social network presence in addition to their mailing & client list.
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Customer Relations
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
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Maret School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2012
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Education
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Howard University
English, English Language and Literature/Letters -
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & History