Top Talent like Karissa are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
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Karissa McDonald

Social Media Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
Warrenton, VA, US
French
Content Development
Writing
Proofreading
Communication
Content Creation
Content Writing
Social Media
Event Planning
Content Planning
Microsoft Excel
Documentation
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts
Versatile business analyst with skills in technical writing, customer support and product development.
Passionate and driven, I am a graduate from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies and American Studies. Creative Producer with a background in TV Production.

Projects

ROCKET Magazine

ROCKET Magazine is the premier fashion publication. ROCKET provides an outlet for artistic expression, primarily through photography, design, and thought-provoking themes and features. I served as Editor of the Production team for 1 year, and as a team member for two years.See More

Work History

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Production Secretary

Ryan Murphy ProductionsFeb 2026 - Aug 2026 • 7 mos‘All’s Fair’ Season 2 | 20th Century Fox | Los Angeles, CA ● Support day-to-day operations for a large scripted television production, serving as a point of contact for 300+ crew members, vendors, and 15+ departments. ● Manage the season-long crafty budget, monitoring weekly spending to stay within the production’s allotted budget, and tracking daily expenses through Excel and Cashet. ● Manage distribution of call sheets, scripts, sides, prep schedules, production reports, wrap reports, memos, and safety materials. ● Coordinate production meetings by confirming attendees, preparing production materials, monitoring in-person/Zoom attendance, following up with missing attendees, and capturing notes and recordings afterwards.
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Production Assistant

Ryan Murphy ProductionsFreelancerJun 2025 - Feb 2026 • 9 mos‘Monster’ Season 4 | Netflix Productions LLC | Los Angeles, CA ● Promoted from Office Production Assistant to Office Production Secretary within 4 months. ● Manage vendors, including onboarding, COIs, purchase orders, scheduling pick up and drop off of supplies, and ongoing communication throughout production. ● Create and distribute episode-specific sides to all cast; maintain cast lists from official casting updates, distribute confidential and non-confidential cast lists and deal memos, and prepare headshots as deals are approved. ● Oversee production office operations including crafty and kitchen restocking, crew lunches, office supplies,
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Business Analyst

Unison Global- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external developers to design 15+ website pages and 2 modules in 6 months, propelling the development of a budgeting tool in its initial phases. - Facilitate ongoing communication between several departments, answering functionality questions and resolving issues promptly to ensure the functioning of the system. - Work in an agile framework to write user stories, specifying requirements for implementing new features in the system required by our clients, and guaranteeing functionality and user experience consistency throughout the product. - Advocate for web pages to be more accessible to visually impaired or disabled users, meeting diverse consumer needs. - Generate mockups of newly conceptualized website pages, serving as visual roadmaps for developers.
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Consultant

Unison GlobalJun 2022 - Jan 2023 • 8 mos- Developed 15+ comprehensive reference guides for clients, supporting monthly product training sessions. - Offered training support for new clients and ongoing support for existing clients after go-live, acting as a point of contact for implementing the product for daily use. - Worked with technical and operational teams to organize live and pre-recorded video training for clients, optimizing client engagement and knowledge retention, thereby amplifying the product's value.

Intern

Le Musée en Herbe Mar 2021 - May 2021 • 3 mos- Facilitated art workshops at elementary schools and community centers for refugees and families without housing, engaging with 100+ students and community members weekly, nurturing a sense of creativity and community through art. - Greeted guests at the children’s art museum and provided engaging tours, fostering immersive experiences through storytelling, guided questions, and hands-on activities. - Assisted in weekly art workshops at a center dedicated to male refugees, demonstrating art projects and providing English translations to enhance accessibility and encourage inclusive participation. These efforts aimed to foster connections and provide a platform for self-expression for all attendees.
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Production Editor

Rocket MagazineAug 2019 - May 2022 • 2 yrs 10 mos- Managed the editorial production team of a fashion and arts publication, overseeing the conceptualization and execution of 25+ photoshoots. - Arranged 25+ photoshoots, booking models, scouting locations, and reserving equipment. - Scheduled staff member call times across 5 teams for 16+ photoshoots, ensuring efficient collaboration and adherence to tight deadlines.

Education

College of William and Mary

Bachelor's Degree, French & Francophone studies and American StudiesAug 2018 - May 2022

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Versatile business analyst with skills in technical writing, customer support and product development.
Passionate and driven, I am a graduate from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies and American Studies. Creative Producer with a background in TV Production.

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Karissa are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Karissa McDonald

Social Media Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
Warrenton, VA, US
French
Content Development
Writing
Proofreading
Communication
Content Creation
Content Writing
Social Media
Event Planning
Content Planning
Microsoft Excel
Documentation
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts

Projects

ROCKET Magazine

ROCKET Magazine is the premier fashion publication. ROCKET provides an outlet for artistic expression, primarily through photography, design, and thought-provoking themes and features. I served as Editor of the Production team for 1 year, and as a team member for two years.

Work History

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Production Secretary

Ryan Murphy ProductionsFeb 2026 - Aug 2026 • 7 mos‘All’s Fair’ Season 2 | 20th Century Fox | Los Angeles, CA ● Support day-to-day operations for a large scripted television production, serving as a point of contact for 300+ crew members, vendors, and 15+ departments. ● Manage the season-long crafty budget, monitoring weekly spending to stay within the production’s allotted budget, and tracking daily expenses through Excel and Cashet. ● Manage distribution of call sheets, scripts, sides, prep schedules, production reports, wrap reports, memos, and safety materials. ● Coordinate production meetings by confirming attendees, preparing production materials, monitoring in-person/Zoom attendance, following up with missing attendees, and capturing notes and recordings afterwards.
R

Production Assistant

Ryan Murphy ProductionsFreelancerJun 2025 - Feb 2026 • 9 mos‘Monster’ Season 4 | Netflix Productions LLC | Los Angeles, CA ● Promoted from Office Production Assistant to Office Production Secretary within 4 months. ● Manage vendors, including onboarding, COIs, purchase orders, scheduling pick up and drop off of supplies, and ongoing communication throughout production. ● Create and distribute episode-specific sides to all cast; maintain cast lists from official casting updates, distribute confidential and non-confidential cast lists and deal memos, and prepare headshots as deals are approved. ● Oversee production office operations including crafty and kitchen restocking, crew lunches, office supplies,
U

Business Analyst

Unison Global- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external developers to design 15+ website pages and 2 modules in 6 months, propelling the development of a budgeting tool in its initial phases. - Facilitate ongoing communication between several departments, answering functionality questions and resolving issues promptly to ensure the functioning of the system. - Work in an agile framework to write user stories, specifying requirements for implementing new features in the system required by our clients, and guaranteeing functionality and user experience consistency throughout the product. - Advocate for web pages to be more accessible to visually impaired or disabled users, meeting diverse consumer needs. - Generate mockups of newly conceptualized website pages, serving as visual roadmaps for developers.
U

Consultant

Unison GlobalJun 2022 - Jan 2023 • 8 mos- Developed 15+ comprehensive reference guides for clients, supporting monthly product training sessions. - Offered training support for new clients and ongoing support for existing clients after go-live, acting as a point of contact for implementing the product for daily use. - Worked with technical and operational teams to organize live and pre-recorded video training for clients, optimizing client engagement and knowledge retention, thereby amplifying the product's value.

Intern

Le Musée en Herbe Mar 2021 - May 2021 • 3 mos- Facilitated art workshops at elementary schools and community centers for refugees and families without housing, engaging with 100+ students and community members weekly, nurturing a sense of creativity and community through art. - Greeted guests at the children’s art museum and provided engaging tours, fostering immersive experiences through storytelling, guided questions, and hands-on activities. - Assisted in weekly art workshops at a center dedicated to male refugees, demonstrating art projects and providing English translations to enhance accessibility and encourage inclusive participation. These efforts aimed to foster connections and provide a platform for self-expression for all attendees.
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Production Editor

Rocket MagazineAug 2019 - May 2022 • 2 yrs 10 mos- Managed the editorial production team of a fashion and arts publication, overseeing the conceptualization and execution of 25+ photoshoots. - Arranged 25+ photoshoots, booking models, scouting locations, and reserving equipment. - Scheduled staff member call times across 5 teams for 16+ photoshoots, ensuring efficient collaboration and adherence to tight deadlines.

Education

College of William and Mary

Bachelor's Degree, French & Francophone studies and American StudiesAug 2018 - May 2022

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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