Senior Producer at R/GA
Greater New York City Area
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- Senior Producer at R/GA
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- New York University
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Steve Kalifowitz’s Summary
Having produced almost all forms of media in the last decade, I'm a proven leader who’s success stems from an ability to bridge the disparate worlds of "creatives" and "techies". My experience ranges from producing complete site redesigns, large-scale integrated CRM and Branding programs, as well as multi-platform media development and distribution. At R/GA I'm currently heading up the Retail practice, taking "interactive" to another level. Before jumping into the digital marketing world, I had a successful run in broadcast television; having earned two Emmy Awards and four nominations as a staff Producer for HBO. I am well known for bringing great people together to deliver remarkable experiences, flawlessly.
In my free time, I serve as the president of the board at my Co-Op in Manhattan. I also served on the board of directors for SnapFood - a web-based company enabling restaurants to process food orders online. I devised their sales strategy on the B2B side.
Non-profit / NGO activity is high in my list of priorities. I enjoy voluneering my time and expertise with organizations like AJC's ACCESS, HOBY and Seeds of Peace. In April, 2009 I was chosen to be one of 20 ACCESS members sent to the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1999 I was a camera operator, translator and assistant editor of "Peace of Mind" a documentary film about six teenage campers who participated in Seeds of Peace.
Steve Kalifowitz’s Specialties:
Bridging the disparate worlds of "creatives" and "techies" - being able to speak the language of both; Technical expertise with film/video equipment & a variety of web technologies; Identifying strategic relationships between organizations; General Management (budgeting, scheduling, negotiating), hiring great employees, and managing those who need a little more help to perform their best.
Steve Kalifowitz’s Experience
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Senior Producer
R/GA
(Public Company; IPG; Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
I'm back to develop R/GA's retail and digital signage practice; one of the most exciting areas of the interactive world.
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Head of Production
Profero
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2008 — January 2009 (5 months)
Helped to establish Profero's 15 office world-wide.
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Senior Producer
R/GA
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2008 — September 2008 (6 months)
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Producer
R/GA
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 2007 — April 2008 (10 months)
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Production Manager
HBO
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; TWX; Entertainment industry)
March 2003 — July 2007 (4 years 5 months)
As a production manager (also known as Operations/Line Producer), I was responsible for the general management of the shows to which I was assigned. This included overall operations, manpower/staffing, budgeting, authorizing expenses, consulting on how to produce a program, as well as guide a production's progress ensuring that it is delivered by the scheduled date.
While at HBO, I produced Inside the NFL, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, a variety of Documentaries, and live boxing matches.
In addition to my standard broadcast television role, during my last two years at HBO I managed the fledgling New Media initiative which included production and distribution for mobile, broadband, podcasts and VOD. -
Board Director
CleverOak
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
January 2003 — December 2005 (3 years )
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Production Coordinator
HBO
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; TWX; Broadcast Media industry)
November 2000 — February 2003 (2 years 4 months)
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Production Coordinator
ABC Sports
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)
May 2000 — November 2000 (7 months)
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Freelance Location Manager & Production Coordinator
n/a
(Broadcast Media industry)
April 1997 — November 2000 (3 years 8 months)
As a freelancer who knew NYC inside out, I worked on a wide variety of projects from commercials to music videos, television specials, live music concerts, and an Israeli television series, "Florentin". Programs included New Years Eve 2000 and Woodstock '99, one-hit-wonders like Edwin McCain, and huge artists like Billy Joel and Lauryn Hill, among others.
In 2004 I jumped back to freelance production for quick stint, being involved in the production of the first web-cast from Times Square on New Years Eve - produced for Microsoft.
Steve Kalifowitz’s Education
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New York University
BFA , Film/Television Production , 1997 — 2000
I completed the 4-year program in 3 years, and worked my way through school - paying off semester by semester.
Additional Information
Steve Kalifowitz’s Interests:
Philosophy, Management, Biz-Dev, Media, Efficiency, Yoga, Photography, Technology, Home Design/Construction, Sustainable/Green Processes
Steve Kalifowitz’s Groups:
President, 414 East 88th Street Housing Corp June '04 - Present
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R/GA
Steve Kalifowitz’s Honors:
Emmy Award Winner: 2006 Outstanding Edited Sports Series - "HBO: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel", Operations Producer
Emmy Award Nominee: 2006 Outstanding Studio Show, Weekly - "HBO: Inside the NFL", Operations Producer
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Emmy Award Nominee: 2005 Outstanding Edited Sports Series - "HBO: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel", Operations Producer
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Emmy Award Winner: 2004 Outstanding Edited Sports Series - "HBO: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel", Operations Producer
Steve Kalifowitz’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
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