Greg Wacks Professional Statement Seasoned show runner/producer with versatile experience in all aspects of production from field based shooting and producing to supervision and budgeting of large-scale weekly series both on-air and online. Possesses an extensive network of trusted vendors and network contacts from over 15 successful years in the industry. Proven track record fulfilling sponsorship obligations to secure millions in revenue while forging and maintaining strategic partnerships with key marketing partners. Credits & Employment History CREATIVE DIRECTOR/TALENT DEVELOPMENT Spreecast.com- Developing the production and programming strategy for a live streaming interactive web platform. Responsible for casting and development of the the Spreecast Premiere Host program and overall talent strategy. CO-CREATOR/ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER “Make Me Happy” Ish Entertainment (docu-reality)- Created concept around Dr. Aymee Coget, Sustainable Happiness expert who teaches her clients how to achieve sustainable happiness in three months or their money back. Developing format for future pilot. “Makin’ it Big” Ish Entertainment/Tru TV (docu-reality)- Conceptualized and developed concept with talent. Produced and shot sizzle reel about Las Vegas nightlife guru, Jeff Beacher, and his band of hell raising little people. 8/10. DEVELOPMENT “Jersey Shore” VH1/MTV (docu-reality)-Co-Developed concept for series about the lives of young Italian American “Guidos” living near the Jersey Shore. Shot and co-produced sizzle reel and directed 2nd camera. 7/08 “The Opinionators” VH1 (live studio)- Pitched idea and developed concept for weekly pop culture roundtable debate show. 11/08 “The Great Debate” VH1 (clip)- Developed concept and produced pilot for week long strip series debating pop culture issues across decades 4/08-9/08 SUPERVISING PRODUCER/SHOW RUNNER “The Short List (clip) Produced 2 episodes of irreverent, topical, half hour shows ranking the 10 Biggest Celebrity Tools and 10 Hottest Celebrity Beach Bodies. 2/10-7/10 “Famous Crime Scene: Selena” VH1 (documentary-news) Produced episode of “Rock Docs” series about the death of Tejano star, Selena. Conducted extensive research about the crime scene and secured interviews with key witnesses and law enforcement officials. 12/09-2/10 “The Top 40 of 2009: The Fuse Year in Music” FUSE (music clip) Produced 4 hour year end special counting down the biggest videos and dominant music stories in 2009. 10/09-12/09 “The Wendy Williams Experience” VH1 (studio-reality)- Supervised all aspects of production for weekly series based on the nationally syndicated radio show for Wendy Williams. Supervised multiple series green lights. 7/07-2/08 “Web Junk 20” VH1 (clip)- Developed concept and produced pilot for weekly viral video countdown hosted by Patrice O’Neal. Supervised 4 consecutive series green lights and 2 subsequent specials under the Web Junk franchise. 05/06-11/07 “Wendy Williams is on Fire!” VH1 (interview-reality)- Produced pilot and supervised 5 quarterly interview specials hosted by Wendy Williams. Shot and produced all red carpet field pieces. “Forever Wild with Sebastian Bach” VH1 (music clip-reality)- Produced pilot and supervised 13 episode series focused on heavy metal and hard rock music hosted by former Skid Row lead singer, Sebastian Bach. Supervised all field shoots. 11/02-8/03 “The Top 20 Video Countdown” VH1 (music clip)- Supervised production of weekly video countdown show shot entirely on location in the U.S. and Caribbean. Responsible for programming that generated over $1 mil. in sponsorship revenue. 6/01-4/03 “Fairway to Heaven IX & X” VH1 (clip-special)- Produced 3 hour music countdown show from VH1’s annual celebrity golf tournament. Managed production team of over 30 people during live golf tournament. 4/02 & 4/03 “Lift Ticket to Ride” VH1 (clip-special)- Produced 2 hour music countdown special from Telluride Ski Resort. Managed all aspects of production and responsible for programming that generated $1.5 million dollars in marketing revenue. 2/02 & 2/03 PRODUCER/COORDINATING PRODUCER (BROADCAST) “Cribs Presents: How to Live Like a Rock Star” MTV (clip)- Coordinated all aspects of production and talent and conducted interviews with A-List talent. 7/99-2/00 “Hot Zone: MTV Beach House Edition” MTV (interview-music/clip)- Coordinated all aspects of production and worked with talent to develop weekly segments. Shot on location at MTV Beach House ’99 in Bahamas and ’00 in San Diego. 5/99-8/00 “WWF Rocks!” MTV (special)- Coordinated field production and interacted with WWE for co-branded special. 4/99-8/99 “Say What? Karaoke” MTV (special) Coordinated talent and all aspects of field shoot from MTV Spring Break in Cancun. 4/99 PRODUCER/SHOOTER/EDITOR (INDUSTRIAL/PROMOTIONAL) “Barney Ross Book Release Party” Nextbook Press (web video)- Produced, shot, and edited 2 minute promotional video promoting the release of “Barney Ross: Life of a Jewish Fighter” “Spring 2007 Brand Presentation” Diet Pepsi North America (industrial)- Produced and directed 10 minute mini-documentary on the history of the Diet Pepsi brand. Contracted by the Senior Brand Manager to create support materials for the relaunch of the Brand Diet Pepsi. “Berocca U.S. Brand Presentation” Bayer Pharmacuticals/Mirrorball (industrial)- Produced, and directed consumer profiles as part of Bayer’s launch of Berocca in the North American market. Contracted by Mirrorball to work directly with their client. FIELD PRODUCER/FLOOR PRODUCER/SEGMENT PRODUCER “MTV New Years Bash 2011” - Floor Producer: Main Host, Whitney Cummings “MTVU Woodie Awards 2009” - Floor Producer: Bands “Total Request Live” MTV- Floor Producer “TRL New Year’s Eve 2000” MTV- Floor Producer “Laugh Track: 20 Years of Comedy on MTV” MTV- Segment Producer “MTV 2: Dayparts”-Field Producer HOME