ABOUT
Tracy Johnson  •  Producer •  Director   •  Writer
Tracy Johnson writes, produces and directs programs for The History Channel, A&E, Court TV, Food Network and many other clients. With 10 plus years in research, field production, script writing and post-production, as well as international production experience, she has the skills and talent necessary to bring stories to life on the screen.

10 + years documentary production and writing experience
All phases of pre-production, field production, and post-production.
International production experience.

E X P E R I E N C E
DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER/WRITER-
Researched and developed pitches, treatments and bookings.
Conducted interviews, directed all b-roll shoots in field.
Coordinated and field produced shows in U.S. and foreign locations.
Scripted first draft and revisions through tracking.
Led teams of freelance camera crews, editors, associate producers, graphic
artists and production assistants.
Directed creative through tracking sessions, audio mix, graphics and music
composition. Edited on Avid.
Tracers Productions, Chicago, IL- freelance 2003- present
Towers Productions, Chicago, IL- staff 2000-2003

SEGMENT/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER-
Produced and wrote segments.
Researched and developed stories and bookings.
Conducted interviews and directed abstract shoots.
Located and negotiated archive.
Prepared budget, fact check and media logs.
Towers Productions, Chicago, IL- staff 1998-2000

PROMOTION MANAGER/PRODUCER-
Created promotional campaigns and commercials for television and radio.
Edited video and audio, created graphics and animations.
Directed talent and crew and operated switcher for live broadcasts.
KTKA-TV, Topeka, KS- staff 1994-1998

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER-
“Trauma Center” reality show.
Directed taping of emergency medical procedures in an urban hospital.
Managed budgets, releases and media logs.
Fox Television Stations Productions, Los Angeles, CA- freelance 1994-1995

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