Karen Cirillo / Creative Director / Editor / Storyteller

KAREN CIRILLO

Creative Director | Editor | Storyteller

Los Angeles, CA | karen.cirillo@gmail.com | karencirillo.com

ABOUT ME

I'm a Creative Director, editor and storyteller who creates cinematic promos and trailers, behind-the- scenes features and talent-driven campaigns. For 19 years at NBC, I've shaped the voice of some of television's biggest shows, including The Voice, Law & Order, America's Got Talent, The Blacklist and The Good Place. I'm experienced in directing and interviewing A-list talent, leading teams of Producers and Editors in delivering standout campaigns, and crafting content that connects across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

CORE STRENGTHS

  • Creative Direction: Concepting and shaping campaigns from rough idea to final cut
  • Editing/Storytelling: Amplifying story and emotion with precision pacing, structure, and rhythm/translating footage into arcs that engage and resonate
  • Talent Interviews: Interviewing A-list talent, capturing authentic, emotional moments
  • Leadership: Guiding Producers and Editors to elevate the creative vision together
  • Collaboration: Partnering with Showrunners, Marketing Executives, and Brand Teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact content

EXPERIENCE

NBC Universal | Los Angeles, CA | 2006 – 2025

Senior Creative Director (2020-2025)
Creative Director (2016 – 2020)
Senior Producer / Editor (2012 – 2016)
Producer / Editor (2006 – 2012)
  • Drove creative from pitch to post; concepting, scripting, editing and producing high-impact campaigns, promos and trailers for broadcast, streaming, and social platforms
  • Conducted and cut interviews with top-tier talent including Mariska Hargitay, Tony Goldwyn, James Spader, Simon Cowell, and Ted Danson
  • Partnered with Marketing, Brand, and Show Teams to deliver content that aligned with evolving audience habits and platform needs

Telepictures Production | Los Angeles, CA | 1999 – 2006

Writer/Editor (2000-2006)
Associate Producer (1999-2000)

CBS Television Network | Los Angeles, CA | 1996 – 1999

Postproduction Supervisor (1998-1999)
Production Assistant (1997 – 1998)
Receptionist (1996-1997)

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

  • B.A. in Professional and Creative Writing, French Purdue University
  • Promax Gold Award, Voice Season 7 Campaign
  • 9 Gold Telly Awards
  • 2 Silver Telly Awards