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What It Takes: From Intern at BET to Scripting for The Grammys, Oscars Red Carpet & More to Directing at Conde Nast with Director/Producer, Krystal Knight - episode of Creative Women Wanted podcast

What It Takes: From Intern at BET to Scripting for The Grammys, Oscars Red Carpet & More to Directing at Conde Nast with Director/Producer, Krystal Knight

33 minutes Posted Sep 27, 2022 at 10:00 am.
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If you're interested in award shows or learning how to pivot in this industry of ours, you'll love this episode. 

With over 12 years of experience in television production, NC native, Krystal Knight has been engaged in a range of broadcast productions, including short docu-series, talk shows, concert specials, and live productions. Inspired by other storytellers, both past and present, Knight holds a strong interest in delivering compelling stories, meaningful, buzz-worthy content, and purpose-driven projects.

Check out some of sis' credits:

  • 64th Grammys
  • Oscars Red Carpet
  • 28th SAG Awards
  • 2022 NBA All-Star
  • 2021 GRAMMY Awards
  • 2021 Presidential Inauguration (Inaugural Events)
  • Live from E! Emmy Awards
  • 51s NAACP Image Awards
  • MTV's Unscripted Awards
  • BET Honors & more. 


Here's what we're talking about on today's episode:

  • How Krystal transitioned from an intern at BET to scripting for award shows
  • What the pre-production and “day of” production looks like working in the Script Department for The Grammy’s, NBA All Star Game and Oscar’s Red Carpet
  • What the script department does for live productions 
  • How Krystal prepares for her gigs
  • Why she started her production company, A Knight’s Vision
  • The one thing Krystal prays for on shoot days that I have never thought to pray for
  • The skills you can be as a producer to these award shows
  • Why she never gave up on her dreams 
  • What she learned from being in the room with the best in the game


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