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Brian Alkire

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About Me

Whether fascinating, funny, or newsworthy…I’m dedicated to finding the best ways to share compelling stories. My detailed resume is available by email through my contact page, but in the meantime scroll through my journey below!

My Journey

2020

NBC News Partnerships

2017-Present

As a coordinating producer for NBC News Partnerships, I work to localize and amplify the network reporting for TODAY and Nightly News with our 200+ local affiliate stations nationwide.

2017

JERRY BEFORE SEINFELD

2017

Between stints at NBC News in 2017, I helped deliver Jerry’s debut NETFLIX original documentary “Jerry Before Seinfeld” as the post-production coordinator.

2015

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

2015-2017

From 2015-2017, I worked alongside Jerry Seinfeld as the post-production coordinator for NETFLIX’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

2014

TODAY SHOW

June 2014 - June 2015

As a researcher for TODAY, I was responsible for the daily delivery of broll and sound for live segments in the first two hours of the show. I would also compile daily packages of tease material for NBC’s nationwide group of affiliate stations to promote upcoming TODAY show stories.

2013

2014 Winter Olympics

Feburary 2014

I was hired as a runner for the Today Show’s Winter Olympic coverage during a six week assignment in Sochi, Russia.

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Summer 2013

I spent the summer of 2013 inside 30 Rockefeller Center as a general production intern for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

CBS 60 Minutes

Spring 2013

During the spring semester of my junior year I split my time as an intern at CBS’s 60 Minutes and it’s sister show 60 Minutes Sports on Showtime.

Animal Planet

January 2013

My first internship in New York City was with Animal Planet where I spent four weeks embedded with the programming department to learn and analyze Nielsen ratings.

2012

INNOVATIVE

Summer 2012

During the summer of 2012 I worked exclusively with INNOVATIVE, one of Indianapolis’ top production companies, as a freelance associate producer.

NCAA Big 10 Tournament

March 2012

After my internship with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, I was asked to help staff the media relations team for the 2012 NCAA Big 10 Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis.

Indiana Pacers Sports & Entertainment

January 2012

During my Sophomore year at DePauw, I worked for Pacers Sports & Entertainment – which manages both the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. I split my time as an intern for the Pacers working in both video production and media relations.

2011

WRTV 6 – Indianapolis ABC Affiliate

January 2011

In my first year at DePauw University, I worked as an intern under veteran reporter Rafael Sanchez and WRTV’s investigative department.

2010

Portfolio

TODAY SHOW LOCAL BRAND CAMPAIGN

Cross-functional contributor to 18 week local branding campaign for TODAY Show in 4 local markets, including WESH TV in Orlando

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TODAY SHOW LOCAL EARNED MEDIA

Commission, pitch, and lead distribution strategy for TODAY Show branded content to NBC local affiliates, ultimately delivering increased lead-in viewership to TODAY

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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Worked alongside Jerry Seinfeld to coordinate post-production and deliverables for the entire 70+ episode series to NETFLIX

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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Led team of editors and freelance writers on editorial for 40+ “Single Shot” bonus shorts for Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee on SONY's Crackle AVOD service

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Jerry Before Seinfeld

Identified, pitched, and licensed archival footage, music, sound effects, and photos for Jerry Seinfeld’s debut NETFLIX documentary

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TODAY SHOW BRAND PRESENTATION

Valued stakeholder in multi-department effort to present Today Show brand statement to internal and external NBC clients

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International Cricket Council

Media Relations contributor for BAR Communications during the ICC Americas Cricket Combine in 2015

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60 Minutes Sports: Darts

Credited for my work as a broadcast associate on this SHOWTIME long-form story on the popularity of darts in the UK.

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NBC DECISION 2020

During NBC News "Decision 2020" Election coverage, I led our Today Show collaboration efforts with local NBC stations.

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Joseph Maley Foundation

During my time at INNOVATIVE in 2011, I produced videos for the Joseph Maley Foundation which included this project that outlined their "Kids on the Block" program.

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Comedians in Cars Coffee Table Book

Editorial consultant for Simon and Schuster's coffee table book celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Comedians in Cars.

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