Karen Burke
About Karen Burke
Karen Burke serves as the VP and Executive Producer at 22squared, where she collaborates with various teams to ensure project success. With a background in marketing and extensive experience in production management, she specializes in a wide range of content and oversees overseas productions.
Current Role at 22Squared
Karen Burke serves as the Vice President and Executive Producer at 22Squared, a position she has held since 2007. In this role, she consults with various teams within the agency, including creatives, strategy, media, and social, to ensure the success of projects. Her responsibilities include managing overseas productions and coordinating projects across multiple locations, which often involve large casts. Burke actively researches and implements innovative approaches to project execution, focusing on delivering high-quality outcomes.
Previous Experience at WestWayne
Before joining 22Squared, Karen Burke worked at WestWayne as an Assistant Broadcast Producer from 2004 to 2007. During her three years in this role, she gained valuable experience in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. This position allowed her to develop skills in production management and collaboration with various teams, which she later applied in her current role.
Freelance Work at Pink Sneakers Productions
Karen Burke also worked as a Freelance Production Assistant at Pink Sneakers Productions for four months in 2005 and 2006. This role provided her with hands-on experience in the production process and further enhanced her skills in coordinating projects. Her time in Clearwater, Florida, contributed to her understanding of the production landscape.
Education and Marketing Background
Karen Burke studied at the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from 1999 to 2003. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in marketing principles, which she applies in her role as an Executive Producer, particularly in understanding audience engagement and project promotion.
Production Specialization and Vendor Collaboration
Karen Burke specializes in producing a diverse range of content, including live action, visual effects, animation, and digital/social content. She is responsible for finding and collaborating with trusted vendors to maintain the integrity and quality of the agency's work. Her extensive experience in managing overseas productions contributes to her ability to coordinate complex projects effectively.