ROBERT ZEPEDA

Consistently and creatively pitched, researched and brainstormed scenarios for future shows
Produced, filmed and edited webcasts and articulated creatively through written stories for abcnews.com
Worked closely with producers by supporting in post production needs including overseeing the edit process
Pitched and booked a variety of shoots; including some major corporations
Booked guests and retrieved exclusive video and other footage for Breaking News Specials
Produced and wrote segments creatively, fairly and honestly that were inspired by real-life accounts
Produced and managed daily social content to create buzz for week of air; Facebook, Twitter, GetGlue & Google +

Scouted and coordinated surveys to book locations and plan the setup for future shoots
Worked closely with producers by supporting in daily post production needs such as researching, gathering and clearing rights to photos and other media
Booked guests and retrieved exclusive video and other footage for Breaking News Specials
Created the What Would You Do? Twitter handle and other social media tools

Worked closely with Marketing, Digital, PR & Show Executives to create and to ultimately coordinate the show's strategic social & digital plan including our At-Home Karaoke Contest
Created, filmed, edited produced content for the web including videos, pictures, articles and other cutting edge tools Conducted seminars for both our talent and contestants on how to effectively use social media as a tool to
garner viewers and to create a Social TV experience which led to a position in the Top 10 TV Broadcasts with regards to social activity

Entertainment Dancer/Performer for Celebrate! A Street Party, Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Disney’s Electrical Parade, Disney’s Princess Fantasy Faire, and Ratatouille Pre-Parade
Emmy Award winning Walt Disney World Christmas Day Special; performer 2005-2008
Facilitated and embodied the Mission and Vision of the Entertainment Division through new hire/transferring employee training
Used interpersonal skills to translate material to employees with different learning styles
Worked closely with the Resort Ops Training and Integration Manager to brainstorm and provided feedback in constructing and implementing the training material and its schedule
Media host for 50th anniversary announcement/Tower of Terror opening
Worked as liaison between the Resort PR Team and media outlets
Briefed, provided bios, and scheduled one on one/round robin interviews with important speakers and celebrities
Made arrangements for media to ride and view the new offerings being presented

Supported daily assignments to bring a segment and show together
Dubbed, logged and transcribed interviews and other footage
Sat in and performed the job duties for the assistants of the show’s hosts, correspondents, executive and senior producers
Researched and compiled notes for future stories and the guests involved
Scouted and booked locations for film shoots and interviews
Conducted man on the street interviews
Worked closely with the senior producer of booking to help book and pre-interview future guests

Reporter, writer, videographer, and editor representing Long Beach State for ThePalestra.net and our partner; The Fox News Channel

Facilitated in daily office activities including answering phones, sending mail, handling scripts, and making office runs as a Production Assistant for Last Call with Carson Daly.

Anchor, reporter, writer, producer, videographer, editor, and camera operator for Campus Connection (Cable Access)

Red Carpet attendant and Limousine coordinator as a Public Relations intern for the BET Awards 2005, 2006.

Prepared the green room and talent rooms and worked as liaison between the production staff, talent, and their publicists as a talent intern for Last Call with Carson Daly.