Caroline Schaeffer

Creative & Brand Strategist

Austin, TX, US

Podcast Management

Podcast Creation

Script Writing

Podcast Editing

Video Production

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Amiable, agreeable, affable - and that's only the A's.

With a wealth of experience in video and audio production, I have been actively involved in diverse corporate and private companies spanning various industries. Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in generating creative concepts, collaborating with stakeholders, and overseeing the smooth execution of projects from pre-production to post-production. I excel in organizing the operational aspects of each project to ensure successful outcomes.

Projects

Podcast Producer - Behavioral Grooves

Alongside the fantastic hosts of this show, I strategically plan, schedule, and produce our content calendar. It's my responsibility to help research guests, create episode outlines, implement effective strategies for promotion, and produce weekly episodes of this popular behavioral science show. See More

Podcast Editor - Podcetera

At Podcetera, I undertook the role of editor, meticulously enhancing sound quality, and troubleshooting any audio glitches that arose. My commitment to delivering a seamless listening experience extended beyond technical finesse to include strategic story cuts, ensuring each episode was not only concise but also exceptionally engaging. Using my narrative skills, I sculpted the content flow, eliminating superfluous elements and tightening the overall structure. The result is a series of episodes that resonates with listeners through pristine audio and captivates their attention from the first word to the lastSee More

Producer - Immigrant Learning Center

Clementine Productions enlisted me to produce a video series for the Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards recipients, with a tight two-week turnaround. In that time, I coordinated, scheduled, and produced shoots for two outstanding nominees. The final product not only highlights our exceptional production work but also showcases the inspiring stories of two deserving individuals dedicated to improving their communitiesSee More

Podcast Producer - Reimagined Energy

I helped the Canadian company Sociable Media produce the first season of Reimagined Energy, a podcast that highlights green initiatives all throughout Canada. For this project, I edited all audio and video elements, provided copy for the title and description, and ran publication of episodes through Buzzsprout. See More

Work History

Podcast Producer

Behavioral GroovesI collaborate with hosts to craft engaging content that explores the intersection of human behavior and various industries. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, I contribute to the production of insightful episodes featuring thought-provoking guests. Excited to be part of a team dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of human behavior through the power of podcasting. - Collaborate with hosts to structure and outline compelling podcast episodes, ensuring alignment with the show's goals. - Research and implement effective strategies for podcast promotion, staying abreast of industry trends to maximize audience engagement. - Schedule and manage guest recordings, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism - Edit and schedule episodes for release on PodBean, adhering to a strategic content calendar, and provide social media teams with assets for effective promotion.

Programming Producer

SolarWindsAug 2021 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosI oversaww the creation and production of multiple SolarWinds programs across audio and video, as well as assisted the multimedia team with basic editing tasks. - Identify useful and informative content for our audience - Record, Edit, and Produce company's podcasts - Maintain brand integrity in all projects - Build projects, organize shoots, and lead production. - Work with content team and stakeholders to ensure the quality and accuracy of the content. - QC video and audio content before final delivery. - Lead content creation and assisted event production for SolarWinds largest, global virtual event.

Production Coordinator

3% Chance ProductionsJan 2021 - Aug 2021 • 8 mosI helped create and execute content ideas for RachTalk; the YouTube series of popular lifestyle influencer Rachel Hollis. All how-to, "Rach tries", and DIY segments were created, organized, and produced by me. I also assisted in the final stages of the RISE Fitness app. Helping with all aspects of production including the workouts when the team was short on instructors. - Organized call sheets, prop lists, talent schedules, and crew schedules for weekly/biweekly shoots on set. - Adapted and reimagined shoots and scripts almost daily in a continuously changing environment. - Copywrite for over 80 videos on the RISE Fitness app. - Wrote script sheets for “Talking Body with Amy Porterfield” Podcast - Wrote and maintained the company Instagram, followers, and engagement is increasing on a weekly basis. - Created segments for the weekly show RachTalk, producing elaborate segments with limited time and minimal budget. - Copywrote descriptions and titles for RachTalk episodes weekly, often only given a couple of hours to produce content. - Introduced new metrics into our weekly data pulls which increased companies understanding of our online performance. - Researched and developed script ideas for the production company to pitch to companies like Netflix, Hulu, and Scripps - Maintained the schedules of the Director and President - organized their meetings, managed their budgets, and communicated changes or updates to them in a timely manner.

Education

Edinburgh Napier University

Master's Degree, Film and ScreenwritingAug 2018 - Oct 2019

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