Darran Foster

About

I am a seasoned producer and writer in TV and digital production, with years of experience crafting impactful narratives in news, true crime, historical, and pop culture content. My work, from investigative documentaries to studio interviews & demos to dynamic digital content, has consistently engaged audiences across leading networks like CNN, HLN, ABC, and MTV Networks. I bring a unique mix of storytelling acumen, editorial insight, and on-the-ground production expertise to each project, ensuring every story I tell resonates deeply.In producing and writing series for CNN Originals, I have a robust history of managing complex field productions both domestically and internationally—coordinating shoots, securing clearances, and overseeing workflows to ensure timely and on-budget delivery. My projects range from high-profile crime investigations, like the Atlanta Olympic Bombing, Tylenol Murders, and the BTK Killer, to culturally iconic moments, including profiles on Whitney Houston, Tom Petty, and Prince. I’m also dedicated to mentoring younger team members, guiding them as they build skills and make meaningful contributions to production, fostering both their growth and the quality of the show.ACCOMPLISHMENTS/SKILLS * Writer/Producer of over 1000 hours of linear/digital content for ABC, CNN, HLN, MTV, VH1, Fuse * Writer/Producer of 30-min and 1-hour shows for ABC, CNN/HLN and VH1 * Diversity of guests from Seth MacFarlane to Sarah Palin to 2 Chainz to Robin Williams * Managed creative team of 5-10 employees * Creator, editor, content manager of lifestyle website, www.TheIrishShamrock.com * Writer, content creator for pop culture website, TheHubNow.com, http://bit.ly/13rURqz * Runner-up in TriBeca Film Festival's VINE competition, http://bit.ly/1hlgtI8 * Created Fuse TV’s YouTube franchise series, "Artist to Artist," garnering over 1M views, http://bit.ly/1rJuYXs * Created Fuse TV's acclaimed weekly linear TV show, “The Essentials” * Speech writer for MTVN President, Judy McGrath & MTV President, Christina Norman * 2-time Peabody Award winner for contribution to CNN's coverage of 2008 Presidential election & 2010 Gulf Oil Spill * Proficient in Adobe Premiere & Photoshop