What Do You Do Exactly?

Former CNN Senior Producer and Fox News Channel Producer Jamie Maglietta is finally officially launching her own business. While she offers freelance services she's diversifying her offerings through (ON CAM) Ready. There will be a new podcast tied to the brand, however, this podcast will continue. Listen for the latest and stay tuned! Email: jamie@oncamready.com Website: oncamready.com Instagram: @jamie_theproducer Let's Connect: https://www.oncamready.com/blank-1 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.oncamready.com/ (ON CAM) Ready is in collaboration with Sophia Van Ames Consulting, LLC

Velvet Suite CEO, Melissa Dawn Simkins, talks with Jamie Maglietta about her career as a personal branding expert and offers advice on building a career, finding balance, and preparing for media appearances. She also talks to college students and professionals looking for a change - offering applicable tips. More on Melissa: She "is affectionately known as "The First Lady of Personal Branding." As a pioneer in personal brand leadership with a proven track record of advising Fortune 100 organizations, CEOs, CHROs and influential executives on future-ready leadership, she is passionate about leadership from the inside out. As a mother, wife and executive her mission is to empower future ready leaders to lead with your whole life ® as a purpose-driven playbook to work and well-being for accelerated performance. She is CEO of Velvet Suite® (www.velvetsuite.com) an award-winning leadership innovation firm advancing the future of profit through people. Most notably, she is Founder of The She-Suite®, the female focused platform of Velvet Suite. The She-Suite exists to be the architect of a brand new model for the modern world of work for women all around the world (theshesuite.com). The She-Suite Brand Leadership Institute ® is the only leadership readiness SaaS platform community with proven results to ready, retain and advance all women and women of color who work for large enterprises. The She-Suite Summit is a global annual virtual experience designed to unite women and allies from around the world. Melissa is a sought after global keynote speaker, author of the book Brand Me and has been a contributor to Inc.com and a frequent guest on media outlets such as CNN, Fox Business News, CNBC and more. Above all, her most prized accomplishment is being wife to Will and mommy to her son Kingston and bonus sons Kevin, Shunn and Amari." Resources: Melissa Dawn Simkins on IG: @melissadawnsimkins The She-Suite: https://www.theshesuite.com/leadership-collective/ The She-Suite Summit: https://theshesuitesummit.com/ Velvet Suite: https://velvetsuite.com/ Melissa's Book: "Brand Me" https://amzn.to/45E0X7h Jamie Maglietta on IG: @jamie_theproducer Website: oncamready.com Linkedin: Jamie Maglietta YouTube: What Do You Do Exactly?

Jamie Maglietta talks with former CNN colleague Paul Caron about his career journey to News Director. Paul, located at CBS affiliate WBTW in Myrtle Beach, talks about the role of MMJ, offers tips on being a News Director, advice on identifying pitches, and provides insight to the routine journalists need to succeed. For video clips visit: https://www.youtube.com/@whatdoyoudoexactly/videos Pitches email: info@sophivanamesconsulting.com OR jamie@oncamready.com Here's more on Paul: "Paul Caron joined Myrtle Beach/Florence TV station WBTW News 13 as News Director in June 2020. Since joining the News 13 team, he has helped oversee coverage of two hurricanes off the Grand Strand shores and the Chinese Spy Balloon, shot down off nearby Surfside Beach. Prior to moving near the beach, Caron was News Director for 3 years at WHNT-TV. He joined WHNT in 2017 as Assistant News Director. WHNT earned the Alabama Broadcaster Association’s Station of the Year in 2020, along with other awards from that group. In 2019, the station earned 16 awards in various categories from the Associated Press. He was previously the Managing Editor at then named CBS 46 News, WGCL- TV in Atlanta, GA, now WANF-TV. Prior to WGCL, Caron spent nearly 30-years at CNN, in 4 cities and 2 counties. Among his roles, he was CNN’s National Content Center Manager, overseeing news coverage from CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta, including the Boston Marathon bombing, presidential elections and debates, many hurricanes, plane crashes and other major breaking news stories. Caron was the Political Desk Manager for the 2008 Presidential campaign and was a part of the CNN team winning two Emmys and a Peabody Award for exceptional political coverage. He has the unique background with experience in front of the camera and behind it. He was a reporter for CNN in Miami where he covered dozens of Space Shuttle launches and landings, and of course, many hurricanes in the Southeast. In London, he reported on resignation of UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, IRA bombings in London and the impact of Gulf War I on Europe. He started with CNN in Detroit, where he as on the scene of one of the worst plane crashes in U.S. aviation history, the Northwest Airlines crash which killed 156 people—and had only one survivor—the miraculous story of then 4-year-old Cecilia Cichan. Caron has also been honored with several other prestigious awards including an Alfred I. Dupont-Columbia University Award. Caron was also commended by FBI for his assistance in finding a kidnapped child. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Broadcast and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. He was born and raised in Detroit. Paul and his wife Colleen live in Myrtle Beach, and commute to Atlanta often to see their 2 grown children and their families, including 3 grandchildren. When he isn’t chasing news, Paul enjoys sports and traveling with Colleen. Paul was a radio play-by-play announcer for high school football and basketball in Michigan. He is usually following teams from his Detroit roots, but watching just about any live sports event, especially college football. He and Colleen also enjoy trying many of the 1,900 restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area. 'I take great pride in being a journalist, in making sure our team is accurate and fair. I want to make sure we are covering the stories that matter most to our community,' he said. Follow me on Twitter at @PCBS19." ---- Thank you for supporting this podcast. To further show support please consider shopping Jamie's Amazon storefront (ON CAM) Ready. Visit oncamready.com

Former TV reporter and Anchor, Jill Koch, is in her third act as a professional. After journalism, she pivoted to nursing and now she is a full-time Influencer. Yes, she has built a business on sharing products and tips she loves. She spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her career, provided tips on how to create a business around social media sharing, and talked about her magical Instagram Reels transitions. They also talk about the Amazon Affiliate program and Jill mentions how going live on Amazon is a natural fit for her, as a former reporter. For more on Jill visit: jillcomesclean.com To pitch a guest idea email: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com OR find Jamie on Instagram @jamie_theproducer Thank you for listening, please consider sharing and downloading this episode. For the YouTube version visit: www.youtube.com/@whatdoyoudoexactly/videos

The Godfather of Storyboarding, Mark Simon, talks with Jamie Maglietta about his career, LinkedIn, and of course, storyboarding. Simon, who creates storyboards for thousands of programs, including The Walking Dead, also talks about the Fear of The Walking Dead's final season which debuts Mid-May. In traditional, What Do You Do Exactly fashion, he also provides networking advice and his tips for success. They also discuss what producers can do to help him, and other storyboard artists, have a smooth experience on set. Mentioned in the podcast: Marksimonbooks.com You can also watch this episode on YouTube @whatdoyoudoexactly: https://www.youtube.com/@whatdoyoudoexactly/ Thank you for watching and SUBSCRIBING to this channel! Send guest ideas to: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com Find Jamie on IG: @jamie_theproducer ----- More on Mark Simon: "Mark Simon, known as the Godfather of Storyboarding, is the author of numerous entertainment, art and business texts. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 35 years and has been a professional artist for over 45 years. His book Storyboards: Motion In Art, 3rd Edition, is used around the world in multiple languages to train storyboard artists. Facial Expressions is his best-selling photo reference guide for artists of all disciplines. His latest book is a memoir from his teen years. In Attacked! he profiles the brutal attacks on his entire family and how he became the first person in the country to hold parents responsible for the actions of their kids in a court of law. Mark owns Storyboards & Animatics, Inc., based in Atlanta, a company which provides storyboards, illustrations, cartoons and comic book illustration to the entertainment industry. They have worked on over 6,000 productions, ranging from feature films to television series, live-action, animation, commercials and more. Mark has been a story artist on Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, Dexter, Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Woody Woodpecker, and for studios like Netflix, Disney, Universal, Amazon Prime, Viacom, Sony, HBO, Nickelodeon, Steven Spielberg, Fox, ABC, NBC and many, many others. Mark is also the animation producer on the feature films How High 2, Little Rascals Save The Day and Tooth Fairy 2. He has won over 200 international awards for projects he’s written and directed. Prior to storyboarding and producing, he had his own line of skateboards, ran a construction company, owned an ad agency and was an art director in live-action film and TV in Los Angeles, CA and Orlando, FL. While in Los Angeles, he designed many feature films, music videos and commercials. He then became the second art director at the new Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, FL in 1989. Mark has also Second Unit directed for Nickelodeon and on Steven Speilberg’s seaQuest DSV as well as working as a Special Effects Supervisor for NBC and Fox networks. Mark was inducted into the Digital Animation & Visual Effects School Hall of Fame in 2013. He’s been on the board of advisors at a number of universities, sat on the Orlando Filmbook Advisory Committee and is a member of the IATSE, Georgia Production Partnership, National Cartoonist Society, and Women In Film. He lectures around the world at major conferences, conventions, entertainment trade schools and universities, and is a second degree black belt and two-time national champion in Tae Kwon Do." From: Marksimonbooks.com / Provided by Mark Simon

What Do You Do Exactly producer and host, Jamie Maglietta, talks about networking which is what lead to this podcast. Unsure with how to network online or use networking tactics to grow your social media following? In this conversation Jamie talks about LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. She also reflects on her early career at Fox News Channel. Have a topic or guest idea? Email: Info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com This podcast is apart of Sophia Van Ames Consulting. www.sophiavanamesconsulting.com Thanks for listening! A special thanks to StyleWe for the support. For Reels Talk, segments focused on video-podcasting, and media coaching find Jamie on Instagram @jamie_theproducer

CEO of Zvook, Anna Ratala, talks with Jamie Maglietta about her startup, career, and advice for women in tech and leadership. Anna is an international business leader and tech enthusiast, having lived and worked in 5 countries across 3 continents. Her background is in media intelligence and SaaS sales. In 2016 Ratala founded one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent tech startup events, Slush Singapore. Currently Ratala is the Founder & CEO of Zvook, a smart platform transforming the global podcast advertising industry. Zvook’s platform turns the manual podcast ad sales process from hours to minutes with just a few clicks. Ratala is a big believer in the power of storytelling and excited about the future of audio. She sees the rise of the “earbud generation” as a massive opportunity for brands to reach their audience in a new, authentic way. Ratala holds a M.Sc. in Economics & Business Administration and an Executive MBA. In her free time, she is a foodie, appreciates good wines and loves to work out. For a video clip from this podcast visit: https://www.youtube.com/@whatdoyoudoexactly/videos Show support by Subscribing to this podcast. Have guest ideas? Email info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com You can also find Jamie on Instagram @jamie_theproducer

CEO of Sorrentino Media, Michael Sorrentino talks with former Fox News Channel colleague, Jamie Maglietta, about running a media company, networking, internships, his work at Hofstra University, and his new book, "Virtual Presenting." Here's more about Michael: Michael’s producing career began in the 80’s, when he created quality content for the neighborhood from his family room with his dad’s VHS camcorder. He went on to become a veteran broadcast producer, having worked for more than a decade in national TV news. He has worked on the frontlines of major news stories from presidential elections to international humanitarian issues, and everything in between: including running live newscasts, training on-air reporters, and developing video content. At Sorrentino Media, Michael's unparalleled production experience is put to good use in three different and meaningful ways: full-service video production, consulting and media training. As a producer and consultant, Michael creates and develops bespoke digital content for his clients. At his core, he's a master storyteller with a journalistic eye and a keen understanding of the big picture. He knows how to quickly unearth the client's core development needs and fine-tune the messaging. Michael's passion and unbridled enthusiasm have resulted in long-term client relationships and a strong referral base. He always strives to bring out the best in everyone he works with. Michael is admittedly a gadget-nerd who has a knack for finding a good travel deal. When not working, you’ll find him “cooking” in a play-kitchen alongside his daughter, Rose, and wife, Annie. Besides his media company, Michael also co-hosts the podcast Media Offline. ----------- Find Jamie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamie_theproducer/ Email guest ideas or inquiries: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com

Co-Creator of "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and "The Big Cigar," Jim Hecht talks with Jamie Maglietta about his latest projects, mindset, and building a career in film. Hecht, known for his work on the "Ice Age" franchise also talks about pivoting from animation to dramatic series production. Two things that have helped him shape his life: "write things that he loves" and stay committed to projects he knows "are gold." Find these conversations helpful? Show support and FOLLOW this channel. Thanks in advance for listening. ---- Find Jamie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamie_theproducer/ Email guest ideas or inquiries: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com

Former Meta employee Kelly Daniel talks with Jamie Maglietta about being laid off, documenting her post layoff life, and redefining herself online. Kelly can relate to those in TV news facing uncertainty and talks about how she launched her own business, how her TV producer skills from NBC and CNN helped her pivot into ghost writing and product management. Find Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyedaniel/ For our YouTube conversation: https://www.podpage.com/what-do-you-do-exactly/ Host, Jamie Maglietta is a former TV News producer who worked at both Fox News Channel and CNN. She currently offers freelance services in production management and works with clients investing in their personal brand. In an effort to learn how to produce all forms of content Jamie is also producing content for brands, testing out YouTube shorts, and putting this "influencer" life to the test. Be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel for more. Find Jamie on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_theproducer/

Former CNN World Sports and HLN producer Cesar Marin spoke with his former colleague Jamie Maglietta about making the choice to launch a business post layoff. Marin is founder of Cultivating Wisdom a lifestyle and apparel brand focused on psychedelic medicine. He has also launched a podcast and is offering his services as a motivational speaker. Being curious about his pivot and focus, Jamie asks a bunch of questions but makes sure to use this as an opportunity to inspire others facing uncertainty or have recently been laid off.

Industry leader Christina Daves provides tips on how you can get free pr. She wrote the book on it, "Free PR for Anyone," and everyone who considers themselves an expert could benefit from it. She spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her career, how she got her first break on The Steve Harvey Show, what she suggests professionals do to get in the media, and provides tips on how to succeed at sharing content after you land in the press. Since Jamie is a former CNN and Fox News Channel producer she weighs in with some advice for professionals looking to pitch the press and appear on TV during breaking news. Both agree building a relationship with the media is key and they also provide suggestions on how to do that. For the video version: @whatdoyoudoexactly on YouTube For more on Christina Daves: https://prforanyone.com/

Katelyn Richards, is one of 2023's Top Job Search Experts to follow on LinkedIn and owns A Crafted Career. The Career Coach & Personal Branding Strategist spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her content strategy and developing a strong personal brand on LinkedIn after being laid off and launching her own business. Recently she shared how her husband was recently laid off. During this conversation Katelyn offers coaching tips, job search advice, and encourages listeners looking for work to post on LinkedIn. The two also discuss the do's and don'ts about sharing online media content online. For more on this visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjUvKm3vnxD56Q045VjbIQ

Creative Operations and Production Executive David Weinstein was laid off in December, 2022. At the time of this podcast recording he spoke with Jamie Maglietta about his career, job search, and use of Linkedin. He also explained why producers have transferable skills to all areas of production including advertising, public relations, and news producing. Weinstein is currently offering consulting services as he looks for his next opportunity. For more on this connect with David on Linkedin. You can also watch a video version on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjUvKm3vnxD56Q045VjbIQ

Eric Kabakoff is the Director of Media Analytics, Consumer Insights, Audience Development at WPIX in New York. He spoke with Jamie Maglietta about the importance of networking. After being laid off he made networking apart of his weekly routine and despite landing a job continues to reach out to people over Linkedin. He shares his tips and discusses the importance of data analytics in TV News. For more on WPIX visit: https://pix11.com/ For our YouTube conversation subscribe to @whatdoyoudoexactly

Health and Fitness consultant Jill Charton is building a career offering personal training to professional athletes, TV personalities, actors, and film crews. She talked with Jamie Maglietta about working on the shows Enola Holmes, She-Hulk, and most recently The Big Cigar. How she built her career in film, created an app, and her advice to other fitness experts looking to break into the industry. What Do You Do Exactly? is hosted by CNN and Fox News Channel Alum, Jamie Maglietta, and looks at careers in media and entertainment. For more on Jill Charton visit: https://www.ifourlife.com/ How to connect with Jamie Maglietta Instagram: @jamie_theproducer Twitter: @JamieMaglietta Have guest ideas? Email: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com

Current SVP of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean.com, Rob Greenlee, is best know for his career in podcasting, but he started in radio. The New Media Show co-host spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her new show, offered tips to podcasters, and explained what he does exactly. For more on Rob Greenlee visit: https://robgreenlee.com/ Not only is he the current SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean.com, Greenlee is also the former VP of Content and Partnerships at Libsyn and was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2017. He is a Current Board Member Treasurer and Former Chair of The Podcast Academy (Ambies.com Awards), served as VP of Podcaster Relations at Voxnext’s Spreaker, now owned by iHeartRadio, and worked as Voxnest’s Head of Partnerships and Spreaker's Head of Content. Greenlee’s other prior positions have included EVP/CTO at PodcastOne.com, Business / Content Manager of Podcasts at Microsoft Zune and Xbox Live Marketplace on Windows Phone/Zune/Windows Media Center, and in 2005 was Global Content and Marketing Manager at Melodeo Mobilcast, later owned by HP in Seattle. He started on radio in 1999 and then podcasting in 2004 with the first nationally syndicated radio show, "WebTalk World Radio Show," to begin podcasting. He also co-hosts the "New Media Show," a weekly audio and video podcast that streams LIVE on NewMediaShow.com/live, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch every Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm EST/Noon PST. Clarification from conversation: Jamie Maglietta worked on a CNN podcast over two different years. She did not work on the show for a "couple of years" How to connect with Jamie Maglietta Instagram: @jamie_theproducer Twitter: @JamieMaglietta Have guest ideas? Email: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com

CEO and Founder of Zivvy Media, Elise Labott, talks about the importance of giving Gen Z more of a voice on the international stage. The professor and Politico Magazine Contributing Editor talks with Jamie Maglietta about how Trump impacted her decision to leave CNN, freelancing, and launching her own business. Labott, an Emmy-winning reporter, also explains the importance of investing in oneself and offers advice to people facing uncertainty or looking to pivot. As a correspondent, Labott covered seven U.S. secretaries of states and weaves in tips for journalists looking to follow a similar path within international affairs. For more on Elise Labott visit: https://www.zivvymedia.com/ How to connect with Jamie Maglietta Instagram: @jamie_theproducer Twitter: @JamieMaglietta Have guest ideas? Email: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com

Let's get to know Anushay Hossain. She's author of the book, "The Pain Gap," and has been featured on MSNBC, PBS, CNN, and more. Anushay Hossain and Jamie Maglietta talk about life-work balance throughout the pandemic, steering a career, and tapping into opportunity. For more on Anushay visit: https://anushayspoint.com/ Clarification: Jamie is an 5x Emmy-nominated producer. She has sadly not one...yet. How to connect with Jamie Maglietta Instagram: @jamie_theproducer Twitter: @JamieMaglietta Have guest ideas? Email: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com

Former Executive Vice President and Executive Editor John Moody talks with Jamie Maglietta about his career, challenges as an opinion writer, and tips for journalists entering the news industry. He also discusses his two new fiction novels, "The World We Wish" and "Of Course They Knew, Of Course They." Early on in Jamie Maglietta's career she produced satellite interviews for book tours and is happy to use this platform as a way for journalists to discuss their new books as long as career advice is provided. If you have a new book and would like to pitch, please visit sophiavanamesconsulting.com How to connect with Jamie Maglietta Instagram: @jamie_theproducer Twitter: @JamieMaglietta Have guest ideas? Email: info@sophiavanamesconsulting.com