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Simone Mackinder

Series Producer/Writer at WildBear Entertainment
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Experienced television producer and writer with a background in film and television production.
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The Gap, Queensland, Australia, AU
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Simone Mackinder is a seasoned television producer and writer with extensive experience in creating engaging content for various platforms. With a strong background in film and television production, she has worked on numerous programs, including documentary series, reality shows, and children's programs. Simone holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications - Film and TV and Journalism from Queensland University of Technology.

Experience

  • WildBear Entertainment
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Series Producer/Writer
      • Aug 2015 - Present
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      Series Produced programs including Demolition Down Under S4, Tribal Life - 4 part documentary series about PNG culture. Just Animals S1-2, Baby Animals S1-4. Writer on programs including Caught In Motion, Mega Mechanics S1-4, Demolition Down Under S2-4, Amazing Animal Families, You're Called What?

  • Network 10
    • Australia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Series Producer
      • Apr 2012 - Aug 2015

      TOTALLY WILD. Magazine program featuring wildlife, environment, animals, hobbies and sports.

    • Associate Producer
      • Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

      WURRAWHY. Preschool program.

  • Nine
    • Australia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Producer
      • Oct 2005 - Jan 2010

      THE SHAK - Children's magazine program

    • Field Producer
      • Mar 2005 - Oct 2005

      SATURDAY AFTERNOON -Lifestyle magazine program

  • ENDEMOL SOUTHERN STAR PTY LIMITED
    • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
    • Producer, Assistant Vision Switcher, Control Room Producer
      • 2002 - 2005
      • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

      BIG BROTHER & BIG BROTHER UPLATE - Reality program. Various seasons.

  • Network 10 & Cornerbox Productions
    • Bribie Island, Queensland
    • Field Producer and Line Producer
      • Jan 2004 - Apr 2004
      • Bribie Island, Queensland

      THE HOT HOUSE - Reality program - numerous couples compete against each other to win a house they're all helping to design and build.

  • The Actors Workshop and Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts.
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Lecturer
      • 2002 - 2004
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      Actors Workshop. Devised and taught two subjects - Critical Film Analysis and TV Host Presenting.ACPA - Taught TV Host Presenting.

  • Nine
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Field Producer
      • Aug 2003 - Nov 2003
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      QUEENSLAND ESCAPES. Travel program.

  • Epix
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Writer/Associate Producer
      • Dec 2001 - May 2002
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      KILLER INSTINCT. Wildlife documentary series, two eps.

  • Nine
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Associate Producer, Question Writer, Production Coordinator
      • 2000 - 2002
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      DOWNLOAD - three seasons. Quiz program for teens.

  • Seven Network
    • Australia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Producer
      • Jun 1999 - Jul 2001

      THE BIG ARVO & THE BIG BREAKFAST. Magazine program for teens.

    • Field Producer
      • Jul 2000 - Sep 2000

      THE GREAT OUTDOORS. Travel program. Maternity leave contract.

  • Network 10
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Associate Producer, Field Producer
      • Apr 1996 - Jun 1999
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      TOTALLY WILD. Magazine program featuring wildlife, environment, animals, hobbies and sports.

  • Seven Network
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Script Supervisor
      • Sep 1998 - Dec 1998
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

      ALL SAINTS. Medical Drama.

  • Nine
    • Australia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Tape Turnaround
      • 1992 - 1996

      Daylight Savings delay suite - tape operator.

    • Field Producer
      • Jun 1995 - Oct 1995

      HOT SOURCE. Magazine program for teens.

  • BATFILM PRODUCTIONS
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Intern
      • Sep 1995 - Dec 1995
      • New York, New York, United States

      BATFILM PRODUCTIONS INC. Interned for Executive Film Producers - writing pitch and development material, researching upcoming projects, sourcing archival content.

  • Point O'Pines Camp for Girls
    • Brant Lake, New York, United States
    • Summer Camp Counselor
      • 1990 - 1995
      • Brant Lake, New York, United States

      Video Program Leader, edited annual "Reunion" video, filmed theatrical performances 1993-1995.Sailing Instructor, 1992.

  • AMP
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Intern
      • Apr 1992 - Aug 1992
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

      AMP Corporate Video UNIT.

Education

  • 1990 - 1992
    QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
    Bachelor's degree, Business Communications - Film and TV, Journalism
  • 1987 - 1989
    QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Bachelor of Applied Science - Biology
  • 1982 - 1986
    Ipswich Girls'​ and Junior Grammar School
    8-12

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