Fernando Rivero

Career Accomplishments

Award-winning film & television professional with solid writing, producing, directing, and editorial experience.  Proven skill in all aspects from creative concept development to production, post, and brand strategy.

Conceived and executed quality content, promo spots, and trailers • Developed network branding and positioning strategy and concepts • Developed and produced 360, on and off-net TV, print, outdoor and digital campaigns • Directed large and small-budget shoots originating on film and HD • Supervised graphic and sound designers in production of spots • Award-Winning short filmmaker • AVID Media Composer editor • Proven leader and manager • Fluent in English and Spanish, both spoken and written

Founder, Hollywood Legion Theater, Los Angeles, California

U.S. Navy Veteran

Professional History

Bosque Ranch Productions / 101 Studios / Paramount+ • Los Angeles, CA • Executive Producer/Creative Director (freelance) • 2021 - Present

FX Network • Los Angeles, CA • Senior Writer/Producer, Editorial & Content • 2005-2020

U.S. Navy • Los Angeles, CA • Technical Advisor   (Threshold (CBS), JAG (CBS), NCIS (CBS), others) • 2004-2005

FOX Broadcasting Company • Los Angeles, CA  •  Senior Writer/Producer, Special Ops  •  2003-2004

The WB Television Network  • Burbank, CA  • Writer/Producer/Editor, On-Air Promotions • 2002-2003

ABC Family • Los Angeles, CA  • Writer/Producer, On-Air Promotions  • 2002

Absinthe Pictures •  Los Angeles, CA  • Writer/Producer/Editor (clients: Vivendi/Universal Interactive, Activision)  • 2002

Rocket Science Laboratories • Los Angeles, CA • Editor,Temptation Island 2  • FOX Broadcasting Company • 2001-2002

The Ant Farm •  Los Angeles, CA •  Writer/Editor (clients: SCI FI, UPN) • 2001-2002

Belief  • Santa Monica, CA • Writer/Producer/Editor   (clients: Showtime, Acura, BBC)  • 2001-2002

USA Networks, Inc. • Miami Beach, FL •  Senior Producer, USA Broadcasting Group Promo • 1999-2001

Golf Channel • Orlando, FL • Promotions Producer  •  1996-1999

Professional Awards

PROMAX Marketing Team of the Year, FX Network (2011-2019)  PROMAX Gold, In-House Program Promotion (2020) • PROMAX Gold, TV Program Promotion, Cable (2012) • PROMAX Silver, TV Program Promotion, Cable (2011) • NATAS Emmy Award, Promo Campaign/Non-News (2000) • PROMAX Gold, Sports Campaign (2001) • PROMAX Gold, TV Campaign – Programming (2000) • PROMAX Gold, In-House Comedy Program Promotion (2000) • PROMAX Silver, Reality Program Promotion (2000) • NATAS Emmy Nomination, Promo/Non-News. • PROMAX Silver, TV Announcement – Program Generic (1998)

Military Experience

United States Navy Reserve • Lieutenant Commander (O-4) • Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) • Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq), 2003-present

Military Awards

Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards) • Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards) • National Defense Service Medal • Afghanistan Campaign Medal • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal • Armed Forces Reserve Medal • NATO Service Medal

Nonprofit Leadership Experience

Past President / Commander, Hollywood American Legion Post 43 As board member and chairman, led the revitalization of Hollywood chapter of this venerated 100-year-old wartime veterans organization, tripling the membership to more than 1,600 Los Angeles area veterans in five years. Conceived and spearheaded the $6M renovation of our historic Hollywood landmark building into a state-of-the-art cinema theater and event venue, revolutionizing the revenue and programmatic model for this enduring nonprofit.

Past Board Member, Veterans in Media & Entertainment A 501(c)(3) nonprofit networking and educational organization that unites current and former members of the military working in the film and television industry.

Education

University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Film Production • Naval War College, Candidate, Masters in Defense & Strategic Studies