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Summary

An associate producer with 4+ years of producing experience and 8+ years of experienced in entertainment. Earned a reputation of dedication and exceptional quality of work via international festival acceptance, proven social media growth, and reception of notable broadcast awards. Strong drive, knowledge base, and communication skills from hands-on work with video production, content creation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Notable Experience
 

Producer

After Hours     independent     January 2026-      Chicago, IL

DP: Emma Donlevy     Director: Nora Tobin

Short: Queer service industry romantic comedy following the idea of yearning and payoff. 

Social Media Content Producer

The Barn Chicago     February 2025-     Chicago, IL

  • Works with both artists and the production group to create promotional media adhering to both parties' imagery. 

  • Designs graphics, edits videos, and records/collects digital media. Properly organizes storage and archival of content.

  • Writes copy to pair with visual content.

Director of Photography & Producer

Ball State Construction Management Department     February 2024-July 2024     Muncie, IN

  • Assembled, pitched, and detailed content to the clients. 

  • Created graphics, images, and both short and long form videos for a variety of social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

  • Edited and ensured delivery of all promotional content, including the short-documentary for the National Electrical Contractors Association competition.

Supervising Producer

Radiance Cinema     April 2024-December 2024     Muncie, IN

  • Collaborated on comprehensive social media imagery and content creation, amassing over 700 Instagram followers and 14,000 YouTube views. 

  • Crafted instructional videos and documents.

  • Advised 36 students on project development and production methodology through 10 micro-short films.

  • Assessed and modified pitches for upcoming shorts, participated in final script selection and casting committees.

Producer

May 2023-December 2024     Muncie, IN

  • Promoted and prepared three short films for festival consideration and subsequent premiere. 

  • Scheduled filming and acquired locations, equipment rentals, and other assets for five short films. 

  • Aided in production by sound mixing, organizing craft services, and gaffing for four other projects.

Production Assistant 

Cliche     Radiance Cinema     February 2024     Muncie, IN

Producer: Bee E. Dissette     Sound Mixer: Jafet Gonzalez    

Short, satirical slasher. 

Production Assistant

Chemistry     Radiance Cinema     January 2024     Muncie, IN

Producer: Elizabeth Reed     DP: Sage Bartlett

Short, coming-of-age lesbian romance.

Producer

Leftovers     Radiance Cinema     December 2023-July 2024     Muncie, IN

Director: Elizabeth Reed     DP: Boston Betz

Short dark comedy centering unhealthy relationships and female friendship.

Producer

Halle and Eliza's Promtastic Adventure     Radiance Cinema     December 2023-July 2024     Muncie, IN

Director: Logan Browning     Production Designer: Colton Hendrix

Short, modern retelling of Cinderella as a high school delinquent.

Associate Producer

LISTEN     Radiance Cinema     December 2023-July 2024     Muncie, IN

Producer: Cameron Curry     Director: Matthew Barton

Short demonic horror with generational trauma mixed in. 

Film Selection & Programing Intern

International Children's Media Center     May 2023-September 2023     Chicago, IL

  • Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated over 500 short films for apt quality and messaging.

  • Curated film lineups for 8 different educational programs and film festivals. 

  • Provided filmmakers with information on the selection process and constructive feedback.

Gaffer

Closeure     independent     May 2023     Chicago, IL

Director: Halle Randolph     Grip: Taylor Peterson

Dramatic short detailing the earnest ending of a long-term relationship.

Media Planner

Happy Little Fest     August 2022-December 2022     Muncie, IN

  • Planned and created multiple short-form videos for event promotion.

  • Launched the Ball State Public Media TikTok page, gaining over 10,000 views and 300 followers. 

Intern

Onesti Entertainment Corporation     May 2022-August 2022     St. Charles, IL

  • Assisted in planning and execution of concerts, festivals, and special performances. 

  • Provided on-site support by running experiential marketing, ticketing, and customer support. 

  • Collaborated with a variety of departments to coordinate production logistics, finances, artist relations, promotional materials, invoice management, and customer experience. 

Assistant Ticketing & Marketing Manager 

Ball State Intercollegiate Athletics Office     February 2022-May 2023     Muncie, IN

  • Managed both advance and game-day ticket sales and distribution for multiple events per week.

  • Analyzed marketing plans and coordinated with proper channels to execute experiential marketing initiatives. 

  • Assisted in the planning and execution of live promotional events, advertising materials, and social media posts. 

Associate Producer & Production Team Member

NewsLink Indiana     January 2022-December 2024     Muncie, IN

  • ​Wrote and edited stories for nightly broadcasts. Assisted in script/video editing, show coding, interview scheduling, and asset acquisition.

  • Fulfilled  various crew positions for broadcasts (camera operator, teleprompter, floor director, technical director, live-shot operator).

  • Kept time and gave directions to ensure proper show timing. Managed show notes for post-broadcasts forms and meetings.

Education

Skills

Awards & Recognition 

Ball State University

     College of Communication,                           Information, and Media

2021-2024

B.A. in Media (Production)

Minors in Media Promotion & Management, Foundations of Business

Cumulative GPA: 3.73

     Cum Laude

  • Avid Technology (MediaComposer, Pro Tools, iNews)

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Google Suites

  • Microsoft Office

  • DaVinci Resolve

  • Unique problem solving

  • Negotiation

  • Project management

  • Live production

  • Radiance Cinema Excellence in Producing Award, 2024

  • Broadcast Pacemaker Award, 2023

  • Video News: Indiana Association of School Broadcasters, 2023

  • Best Newscast: Society of Professional Journalists, 2023

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©2026 by Tera Carlson.

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