Haruka Wakimoto
About Haruka Wakimoto
Haruka Wakimoto is a Manager of Development with experience in unscripted television and production. She has worked at various companies including Half Yard Productions, DIGA Studios, and Loud Television.
Current Role at Half Yard Productions
Haruka Wakimoto serves as the Manager of Development at Half Yard Productions, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various development projects within the company. Her work contributes to the production of unscripted content, aligning with the company's focus on creating engaging television programming. The New York City Metropolitan Area serves as the base for her current professional activities.
Previous Experience at DIGA Studios
Prior to her current role, Haruka Wakimoto worked at DIGA Studios, where she held the position of Unscripted Development Assistant from 2019 to 2020. She later transitioned to the role of Manager of Development at the same studio in 2021, where she worked for 11 months. Her experience at DIGA Studios provided her with valuable insights into unscripted television development.
Educational Background at New York University
Haruka Wakimoto earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication and Media Studies from New York University. Her studies spanned from 2014 to 2018, equipping her with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to her career in media and production.
Early Career and Internships
Haruka Wakimoto began her career with various roles that provided her with diverse experiences. She worked as a Summer Student at Harvard Medical School – Seidman Lab in 2014 for two months. Additionally, she served as a Production Intern at NTV International (Nippon TV) from 2017 to 2018 for six months. These early positions contributed to her understanding of production processes and media operations.
Roles in Other Organizations
In addition to her work at DIGA Studios and Half Yard Productions, Haruka Wakimoto held positions at Loud Television and Emack and Bolios. She was an Executive Assistant at Loud Television for five months in 2018 and worked as a Part-Time Assistant to the Founder at Emack and Bolios from 2015 to 2018. These roles enhanced her organizational and administrative skills within the media and business sectors.