Yu Dimmer
Field Producer
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Dynamic Field Producer with extensive freelance experience in major networks including CNA, BBC, Channel4, The New York Times and independent productions.
Expert in scheduling management and negotiation, successfully maximizing production value while adhering to budget constraints. Proven ability to develop compelling narratives through effective communication and relationship building, ensuring seamless operations and engaging content delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Field Producer
Freelance
Tokyo, Tokyo
04.2000 - 01.2025
- Performed background research and conducted pre-interviews to unable for a team to create story narrative.
- Communicated with team in the production country and discussed to assess what's available to film.
- Fixed dates for each interviewee and set logistics.
- Obtained any permits required.
- Booked any locations required.
- Developed comprehensive production schedules, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and personnel.
- Allocated resources and managed field production to meet schedule parameters while building compelling story.
- Streamlined communication between various crew members, resulting in smoother operations on ground.
- Maximized production value while adhering to strict budget constraints through resourceful planning strategies.
- Fact checked and translation checked before broadcast.
Staff Translator/Writer for Radio Shows
Freelance
Tokyo, Tokyo
08.2000 - 03.2013
- Worked as a regular staff writer for three different shows from 2001 to 2013 with one of the representative radio hosts on J-Wave.
- Found stories to translate into Japanese for host to read in a live show under tight deadlines.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for the shows.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Called people overseas for fact-checking and appearance proposals.
- Suggested people to interview and negotiated for appearance.
- Checked proper nouns in Japanese or facts behind the scene when host was interviewed in English.
TV Translator
Freelance
Tokyo, Tokyo
05.1999 - 12.2011
- Translated videos from English to Japanese such as news agencies' feeds to exclusive interviews for news shows, variety shows and documentaries.
- Interpreted interviews for shows, commercials making, and independent journalists.
- Called overseas institutes and agencies to get comments on the phone or fact-checking.
- Acted as a mediator between director and guest speaker, who only speaks English.
- Summarized news agency's live feeds if urgent since there is no time to translate word by word.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Monsclair State University
New Jersey, USA 08.1995 - 05.1998
General Studies With Fine Arts
Brevard College
North Carolina, USA 01.1994 - 05.1995
TOEFL Specific School
TOEFL Seminar
Osaka 04.1992 - 12.1993
High School Diploma -
Omi Brotherhood High School
Omihachiman 04.1989 - 03.1992
Skills
Scheduling management
Project management
Negotiation
Community engagement
Location scouting
Adaptable approach
Story development
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Relationship building
Timeline
Staff Translator/Writer for Radio Shows
Freelance
08.2000 - 03.2013
Field Producer
Freelance
04.2000 - 01.2025
TV Translator
Freelance
05.1999 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Monsclair State University
08.1995 - 05.1998
General Studies With Fine Arts
Brevard College
01.1994 - 05.1995
TOEFL Specific School
TOEFL Seminar
04.1992 - 12.1993
High School Diploma -
Omi Brotherhood High School
04.1989 - 03.1992
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