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HOCKRIDGE
Tel: 201-960-5104
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 laurahockridge@gmail.com
PROFILE
Accomplished Vice President, Head of Original Programming and Executive Producer with more than 20
years of experience producing, managing and delivering profitable original programs, news and live
content for multi-million dollar national networks, cable TV, startup and alternative TV companies. Adept
at collaborating with C-level executives, understanding corporate P&L and finance and driving demand,
sales and marketing governance. Skilled at fostering lasting relationships with talent, agents and vendors
and building strong, loyal teams who produce critically-acclaimed, highly-creative work, efficiently and
cost-effectively. Broad-based expertise includes strategic planning, growth expansion, operations,
distribution and production, social media, OTT, video production, journalism, strategic partnerships,
market positioning, staff development and mentoring. Dedicated to building effective relationships and
providing support to investors, executive teams and boards of directors.
EXPERIENCE
Additional Positions Include: General Assignment and Field Reporter, News Channel 21 (1996-1997),
Creative Services Assistant, USA Network (1994-1995) and Legal Assistant, Orion Pictures (1991-1993)
Interned with CBS News 60 Minutes and NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
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