Martine Tromp
Executive Producer
Weesp
Summary
Dynamic and organized Executive Producer with 25 years experience in factual entertainment, reality, and documentary series. Passionate about developing impactful storytelling that resonates with audiences, leveraging creativity in all aspects—from music and graphics to the core narrative, always keeping the story of people at its heart. Looking for innovative budget solutions without losing production value.
Advocate for self-managing teams, empowering and coaching them to achieve outstanding results. Proven track record in developing new programming and overseeing all aspects of production, content, and budgeting. Experienced in the Dutch market, with strong connections to networks and production companies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Producer
Mediawan Skyhigh
9 2018 - Current
- Responsible for content-creation and budget of over 50 shows in the past 5 years
- Recomissioning 60% of portfolio
- Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, including casting, location scouting, research and scripts to ensure optimal results
- Coordinated post-production efforts such as editing, sound design, and visual effects to finalize projects according to client expectations
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value
- Negotiated contracts with networks and talent, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of productions
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for talent and crew members
- Collaborated closely with directors and other key personnel to develop artistic visions for each project
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects
- Remained composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results
Chief Editor
Skyhigh TV
02.2014 - 09.2018
- Chief editor of human interest and reality shows such as 4 handen op een buik (teen mom), De Nalatenschap (inheritance to non-profits), Tweestrijd (troubled youths), Anita wordt opgenomen (female prison), Anti Pest Club (anti bullying kids show), Anorexia Eetclub (anorexics support each other), Een Huis Vol (large families) etc.
- Responsible for leading teams of producers/directors/editors, reviewing content and cast, finalizing scripts and edits, contact with networks etc.
Director, Cameraperson and Editor
Self Employed
03.2013 - 02.2018
- Editor in chief and director of over 20 tv-shows/documentaries as well as filming and editing for different networks and Production Company’s such as IDTV, VPRO, Stepping Stone, NTR, KRONCRV, AVROTROS, Blazzhoffski, VARA, Tuvalu, Skyhigh TV
- Detailed list of shows and clients on linked-in
Chief Editor
Stepping Stone Productions
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Chief editor of Galileo, daily popular science show for SBS6
- Managed a diverse team of professionals for optimal performance and streamlined workflow processes
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments
Producer and Content Developer
NTR
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Director of Landinwaarts, a weekly show on culture, nature and food
- Director and developer of Sprekend Nederland (a digital multimedia-project on the Dutch language)
- Planned video shoots in studio and on location by managing production through stages to completion
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both presenters and crew members
TV News Reporter and Director
RTV West
08.1998 - 02.2003
- Production and direction of news segments for local news channel
- Filming and editing of weekly show on arts and culture
- Directing of award winning documentary series on social issues “Buiten Beeld”
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Leiden University
Leiden 08.1993 - 09.1998
High School Diploma -
Colegio Arubano
Aruba 09.1987 - 06.1993
Skills
Creative vision
Storytelling
Coaching leadership
Project Planning and Supervision
Budget Management
Troubleshooter
Accomplishments
Gouden Tape in 2003 (award for best young tv-maker) for ‘Buiten Beeld’ (documentary about Dutch farm family)
Additional Information
COURSES
HDSLR course, Character Media Hilversum 2014
Made-for-Web Academy 2013/2014
IDFA-Mediafund documentary course 2010
Media-academie in Hilversum, Course in Visualising and sequencing, 2008
Timeline
Chief Editor
Stepping Stone Productions
11.2015 - 02.2016
Producer and Content Developer
NTR
11.2015 - 02.2016
Chief Editor
Skyhigh TV
02.2014 - 09.2018
Director, Cameraperson and Editor
Self Employed
03.2013 - 02.2018
TV News Reporter and Director
RTV West
08.1998 - 02.2003
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Leiden University
08.1993 - 09.1998
High School Diploma -
Colegio Arubano
09.1987 - 06.1993
Executive Producer
Mediawan Skyhigh
9 2018 - Current
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