Chris Himes

For 7 seasons, I was the dedicated site producer for all things digital at Saturday Night Live. From social, to video, to original behind the scenes content, to sales exclusives, and day-to-day website management, I was the man behind the curtain.

Work Highlights
- Reported to the VP of Digital Production and oversaw multiple direct reports and the digital production team in the creation and maintenance of SNL, integrated 7000 highlight videos in the video library/CMS, and ideated and executed integrated sales campaigns

- Set the overall "creative vision" for and made major content decisions regarding digital and social meda channels

- Wrote and produced original video content for web, mobile, and television

From 2006-2013, I produced this web-exclusive behind-the-scenes series of all things Saturday Night Live on location in 30 Rock. Guests included Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Chevy Chase, Lorne Michaels and more.

The full collection can be found at https://www.nbc.com/snl/exclusives/SNL-Backstage

I worked at LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON from 2009 - 2013 as web producer and eventually Supervising Digital Producer overseeing the digital arm of the show for NBC.com. I supervised the day to day digital video distribution, social/web promotion updates and app rollouts. I managed a team of several reports in the effort and integrated directly with the show’s production.

I wrote and co-produced a parody Upfronts video for the advertising company Simulmedia and We Are Films. The ‘joke’ of the video is that the media-tracking company Simulmedia was pretending to be entering the content business and the video reel was a sneak peak of their upcoming shows. They had to look somewhat believable but also kind of ridiculous. The video features Tony Hale (Arrested Development/Veep), Judah Friedlander (30 Rock) and Austin Peck (Days of Our Lives). So fun.

I created this sizzle video that highlights CarrotNewYork’s business competancies and the talented players who work on them.
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This a Thought Leadership video series I produced called ‘Girls Inspired’ for CarrotNewYork. Eight women in leadership share inspiration and advice to younger women.

I was one of four directors that managed the daily digital production for all of the NBC digital properties. Mine included Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, 30 Rock and Law and Order: SVU and others including their mobile and social media platforms.

Work Highlights:

Reported to the VP of Digital Production and oversaw multiple direct reports and the digital production team in the creation and maintenance of important entertainment websites, CMS, and integrated sales campaigns

Set the overall "creative vision" for and made major content decisions regarding sites produced and social channels

Wrote and produced original video content for web, mobile, and television

From 2013-2015, I worked at Yahoo as a Video Programmer managing the on site implementation of SNL video on Yahoo and across their publishing platforms, including Yahoo Screen.

Additionally, I worked directly with other content partners including Katie Couric News to craft and publish daily content.

Work Highlights

- Assisted management in development of programming strategies and programming recommendations

- Developed and maintained relationships with programming networks, studios and other content providers

I wrote, produced, and edited this video for the new amazing Güdpod blender! More info at www.gudpod.com

As Director of Programming, I managed the digital content production and distribution for a startup called Upfront, a premium content mobile social media app.
I developed original content programming strategies and recommendations for the platform. Content partners I managed included Maxwell, Depak Chopra, Jonathon Cheban, Alex Guarnaschelli, Hillsong United and more. https://www.beupfront.com/

As Director of Programming, I managed the digital content production and distribution for a startup called Upfront, a premium content mobile social media app. Here is a product video for the app I produced.

As integrated producer at Carrot NewYork, I produced the digital relaunch of the website Think Breakfast for the New York Department of Education. The site highlights the benefits of breakfast for students in a smart and colorful way. We also produced three recipe videos using stop motion and a ton of fun.

I produced a series of recipe videos for the NY Dept. of Education and their program ‘Think Breakfast!’ that highlights the importance of breakfast for kids.

I co-produced this animation at CarrotNewYork for the FDA this year as part of their larger food safety campaign.

I starred in a CBS’ 48 Hours piece on the growing internet community of Late Show with David Letterman fans. Featuring pretty cringe-worthy hair.