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I’M MARIAH BAKER

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ABOUT ME

I'm a two-time Emmy Award-winning producer with a passion for powerful storytelling and seamless execution—whether on screen or on stage. With a career spanning television and live event production, I bring creative vision, operational excellence, and calm leadership to every project I take on.

From nationally broadcast specials to high-stakes corporate events, I’ve led cross-functional teams, managed complex timelines, and delivered engaging content that resonates with audiences. My background in producing, project management, and multi-platform storytelling allows me to thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration, clarity, and agility are key.

Colleagues know me as a resourceful leader who builds trust, solves challenges with grace, and uplifts teams with a proactive, positive mindset. I’m passionate about creating experiences that leave a lasting impression—and I approach every opportunity with curiosity, heart, and a commitment to excellence.

To learn more, explore my site or reach out directly—I look forward to connecting!

"Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don't."

Anthony Bourdain

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bright AV

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Effectively oversee multiple large-scale events while fostering collaboration cross-functionally, including managing multi-million dollar budgets.
Align internal teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders to deliver cohesive, compelling on-stage experiences.
Manage all project deliverables to be on-time, on-budget, and to client's expectations.
Develop and distribute all production documentation required to execute high-level events.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency.
Ensure run-of-show execution aligns with session briefs while managing real-time changes and leading presenter rehearsals creating a seamless audience and client experience.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of producers, coordinators, and freelancers, ensuring clarity of roles, performance expectations and professional development.

Opus Agency

SENIOR PRODUCER

Manage client budgets of more than $750k while leading a team of 10 to meet client event expectations, including production deadlines, budgetary constraints, and event objectives.
Oversee the technical production plan for top-tier events, including managing workback schedules, reviewing technical documentation, and creating show flows.
Research, ideate, and provide creative input for all in-person and virtual experiences for events and experiential marketing campaigns, bringing the project's vision to life from ideation to execution.
Define event themes, formats, and creative vision in partnership with Event Managers, Marketing, Sales and Creative teams.
Oversee end-to-end production: budgets, timelines, staffing, and logistics.

AT&T SportsNet

PRODUCER, PROJECT MANAGER

Manage a team of eight to conceptualize, pitch, create, and approve weekly assets for "Knight Life" content creation.
Field produce, film, write, edit, and oversee all phases of production for original programming feature shows.
Identify, collaborate with and manage standout on-camera personalities, as well as athletes and team personnel.
Produce compelling, unique and audience building sports-focused social media content to increase consumer engagement.
Work collaboratively with team members both internally and externally during the development and delivery phase for live event broadcasts and episodic.
Develop a programming strategy and content calendar for the Knight Life brand and prioritize projects autonomously, using time and resources efficiently.

NBC Sports Network

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Tape Producer for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games: managed a team of 5 to ensure live content delivery for 16 hours a day, seven days a week.
Produced live studio broadcasts like the Rugby World Cup, HSBC Sevens Series, FIS Alpine World Cup, and more while working collaboratively to create content to curate in-depth stories while live on-air.
Supported client marketing campaigns to generate sales and ad revenue across multiple sporting events, including writing and integrating green sheets and sponsorship elements.
Field produced original programming on-site at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, developing storyboards for content creation to aid in post-production.
Created content for tape delay and live broadcasts through initiating, planning, and executing rundowns to reduce risk in a live sporting event broadcast.
Collaborated with a team of producers, video editors, and graphic designers to ensure deadline-driven creation across multiple platforms.

"Do not go where the path may lead. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail"

Ralph Waldo Emerson

HEY THERE, I’M MARIAH BAKER