Gretchen Goetz
Minneapolis
Summary
Decades of experience writing in the health and science space, including interviewing researchers and conducting independent analysis of white papers and published research. Expert ability to interpret scientific research and to translate this technological terminology into understandable and compelling content for any target audience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Producer
And/Or Studio
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Produced a documentary short about the lesser known but influential Detroit music scene in the early 2000s.
- Cast characters by conducting dozens of pre-interviews and working with director to shape narrative arc and story beats.
- Prepped and executed shoot by identifying key locations and coordinating shoot schedule, including interviews, verite and B-roll.
- Shaped story by helping to pick and organize scenes through film edit.
Producer
Zero Point Zero Production
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Produced three 45-minute episodes of the CNN Original Series Nomad, a hosted culture and travel show.
- Managed story development, pre-production and shoots for episodes in Madrid, Chile, and San Francisco.
- Wrote each episode one-pager and treatments by researching and developing story thesis and finding 10 characters per episode, often with a short runway of 4-6 weeks before filming.
- Field produced a 7-day on-location shoot in Madrid, managing a crew of 20 and creating daily schedules, overseeing on-location logistics, securing between 16 and 20 locations and briefing the series host and talent daily.
Producer
A24
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Lead producer for development of a new science documentary series for A24's non-fiction division.
- Conducted all pre-interviews with potential filming subjects as well as detailed research for the series pilot.
- Provided director with beat sheets on major story points and interview questions for each subject during pre-production.
- On-location field producer for pilot production with multiple shooting days across California and Chile.
- Shaped script for series pilot and sizzle in post-production using shot footage and archival material.
Senior Story Producer
Public Square Films
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Lead producer on 40+ remote and in-person shoots across the U.S. and internationally in South Africa, India, and the U.K. for a feature length HBO documentary on the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with dozens of sources and subjects, from leading scientists to government health officials to pharmaceutical executives, in order to capture a rapidly unfolding series of events.
- Worked closely with director to develop story arc, major characters, and subjects as well as writing sit-down interview questions.
- Coordinated with production management team to prep shoots, securing all location agreements, subject releases, and necessary permissions, often on extremely tight timelines.
Series Associate Producer
Zero Point Zero Production
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and pitched segments for six-part science-focused docuseries entitled Connected for Netflix.
- Found and pre-interviewed compelling subjects for show segments to ensure scenes were both informative and entertaining.
- Pre-produced dozens of shoots, preparing directors and interviewees and securing permits and releases.
- Field produced shoots in San Francisco, La Jolla, and New York, ensuring a smooth process with locations, subjects, production crews, and assisted director with achieving creative goals of the shoots.
Reporter
Zero Point Zero Productions
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Created story content through investigative reporting for six hour-long episodes of the Netflix series Rotten.
- Uncovered episodes of corruption in the food supply chain through interviews, FOIA requests, case documents and studies.
- Collaborated with producers, directors, and executive producer on story direction and characters.
- Fact checked scripts line by line for accuracy using experts and primary sources.
Medical Associate Producer/Writer
ZoCo Productions
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Researched and wrote weekly and monthly health columns for national and international magazines and newspapers, wrote three weekly health news scripts for TV, and developed five weekly radio scripts on a range of health topics.
- Edited opinion pieces and blog entries authored by medical contributors for accuracy and readability.
- Pitched and led health and food story investigations by coordinating studies, testing and reports.
Editor, Private Healthcare Investor
Private Equity International
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Created and launched daily online publication covering private investments in healthcare globally.
- Investigated fundraising and deals in healthcare for daily and feature articles and wrote weekly editor's letter.
- Built and sustained relationships with investors, lawyers, financial advisors and placement agents in the healthcare investment space by initiating 4-5 meetings per week.
- Tracked and reported global and regional data on private equity and venture capital healthcare investments.
- Coordinated and edited contributed and freelance pieces for accuracy, readability, grammar and spelling.
Reporter, Managing Editor
Food Safety News
01.2010 - 01.2013
- As Reporter: Conducted investigations into foodborne illness outbreaks.
- As Reporter: Interviewed public health officials, researchers and policymakers about food safety, nutrition policy, foodborne illness outbreaks and treatments and preventive technologies for foodborne illnesses.
- As Editor: Edited and published 4-6 articles per day; formatted newspaper layout for daily online publication.
- As Editor: Determined daily content and delegated assignments to a team of 4 reporters.
- As Editor: Managed submissions from freelancers and contributors to build supplementary content and op-ed section.
Education
Master of Arts - Health And Science Journalism
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2010
Skills
healthcare writing, technical writing, extensive experience with regulated health industries, data citation, research
Timeline
Supervising Producer
And/Or Studio
02.2023 - 02.2024
Producer
Zero Point Zero Production
06.2022 - 11.2022
Producer
A24
10.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Story Producer
Public Square Films
07.2020 - 08.2021
Series Associate Producer
Zero Point Zero Production
01.2019 - 01.2020
Reporter
Zero Point Zero Productions
01.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Associate Producer/Writer
ZoCo Productions
01.2015 - 01.2018
Editor, Private Healthcare Investor
Private Equity International
01.2015 - 12.2015
Reporter, Managing Editor
Food Safety News
01.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Health And Science Journalism
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northwestern University
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