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Industry Experience

Over the years I’ve worked across public relations, talent, media, and live event production. Below are experiences that shaped my understanding of how audiences and creators connect behind the scenes.

The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Santa Monica, CA • Production Intern
  • Transcribed footage, conducted archival research, created interview packets, and pulled clips to support documentary development.
  • Supported creative development on major multi-million-dollar production projects.
  • Assisted with pitches to major networks including HBO, Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
Queens Entertainment Group
Los Angeles, CA • Executive Assistant
  • Supported CEO with A list celebrity talent booking, brand partnership outreach, and entertainment consulting by conducting market research and preparing client materials.
  • Managed scheduling, communication, and talent databases for the CEO, staying current with entertainment industry developments to strengthen company strategy.
Country Music Association Inaugural Fellowship
Nashville, TN • Media and Communications
  • Addressed the entertainment industry's need for professionals skilled in cultural competency and DEI, aligning with the evolving landscape of country music.

  • Supported CMA Fest communications, coordinating with publicists, artist teams, and media for performances at Nissan Stadium.

  • Participated in panels, media interviews, and meetings, gaining firsthand insight into music industry operations.

  • Collaborated with CMA’s senior leadership receiving mentorship in festival, media, publicity logistics and artist relations.

Big Machine Label Group
Nashville, TN • Public Relations
  • Crafted press releases and album recaps to promote new music and artist milestones.

  • Built and maintained media contact lists for seamless communication with industry journalists.

  • Leveraged tools like Muck Rack, Google Alerts, and MailChimp to track media coverage, monitor trends, and manage communications.

  • Collaborated with artist teams and publicists in an unpredictable, record label environment, gaining hands-on experience in artist campaigns and media relations.

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Production Assistant - Talent Department

  • Supported backstage production flow for A-list artists across four days of stadium shows, overseeing soundchecks, stage transitions, and live performance logistics.

  •  Coordinated with artist management, production crews, and stadium staff while assisting with transportation and on-site requests to ensure seamless execution of high-profile performances in a fast-paced

Opry 100: A Live Celebration

Talent Department

  • Assigned specifically to Post Malone, serving as a liaison between his team, production staff, and stage management.

  • Read and followed production schedules to ensure he was camera-ready and on stage at the correct moments during the live broadcast, while adapting to last-minute changes in a fast-paced environment.

2024 People’s Choice Christmas Show

Production Assistant 

  • Coordinated dressing rooms and fulfilled last-minute food and supply requests for high-profile artist teams.

  • Provided hands-on support across production teams, adapting to shifting priorities to maintain event flow.

  • Developed flexibility, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills in high- pressure environments alongside artist teams.

2023 CMT Awards

Talent Department

  • Escorted celebrities and artist teams, managing schedules and transitions. Collaborated with production staff to handle on-site changes smoothly. Operated effectively under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions.

Live Events

2025 SESAC Awards : Los Angeles 2025 

2025 Cline Davis Pre-Grammy Gala

2025 CRS

2024 Tin Pan South

2024 Dove Awards

2024 ACM Honors

Learn more about my CMA Fellowship in Billboard, The Tennessean, and CMA World

© 2025 by ELENA MIERS

 

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