Audio Engineering
director
Producer
editor
podcasts
cinematography
Audio Engineering
director
Producer
editor
podcasts
cinematography
Audio Engineering
director
Producer
editor
podcasts
cinematography
Audio Engineering
director
Producer
editor
podcasts
cinematography
Audio Engineering
director
Producer
editor
podcasts
cinematography

Rachel a. Dotson

Rachel a. Dotson
Resume
I've spent over a decade in rooms where the stakes were high and the margin for error was basically zero. That experience made me a better producer, a calmer director, and someone who knows how to get a complex project across the finish line without drama.

Now I put my energy into the work I'm most drawn to: documentary storytelling, brand films, social content that actually lands. If you have a story worth telling, I want to help you tell it well.
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Film Production
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Sound Design

My favorite software + Tools

Featured Project: Corporate Storytelling

New mountain capital:
Annual general meeting

lead Producer | Cinematographer

Project: End-to-end production of a 150-minute on-demand event for New Mountain Capital, designed to deliver high-level investment updates to their international stakeholders.

Approach: I coordinated shoots for 45 executives across multiple timezones. My role involved leading remote and on-site filming, ensuring technical consistency and seamless delivery.

Result A polished, feature-length corporate broadcast that provided a professional, unified voice for the firm’s diverse portfolio of leaders.

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Featured Project: Commercial
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A black & white photo of Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Tishman Speyer:
Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza

lead Producer | Post-Production Supervisor

Project: To launch "Studio" at the iconic 1 Rockefeller Plaza, I produced a series of narrative-style videos showcasing the intersection of historic architecture and modern workspace.

Approach: Serving as the primary lead for the executive team, I managed end-to-end production and complex logistics within a high-traffic landmark to ensure a premium, cinematic result.

Result: A comprehensive content suite, including promotional films and a CEO keynote address, successfully positioning Studio as a premier flexible workspace for modern teams.

Resume

Full resume available upon request.
Producer, Audio Engineer, Editor
"A Wiser Retirement" Podcast
Cinematographer, Editor, Motion Graphics
MissMedia Production
Creative Director & Producer
Airline Pilot Digital Ad Campaign
Producer, Cinematographer, Story Editor
TA Associates - Global Media Production
Audiobook Producer, Director, Audio Editor
The Reactor Factor
Producer, Story Editor, Director
Tailwater Capital - AGM Featured Videos
Producer, Cinematographer
New Mountain Capital
Producer, Post Production Supervisor
Tishman Speyer
Producer, Cinematographer, Story Editor
ATL Partners
Producer, Cinematographer, Event Showrunner
Focus Financial Partners - Live Event + Broadcast
Producer, Cinematographer, Event Director
NexPhase Capital - Annual Investor Meeting
Producer, Cinematographer, Story Editor
Bain Capital - AGM Case Study
Producer, Cinematographer, Location Audio
KKR - Global Media Operations
Producer, Cinematographer
CD&R Foundation - Executive Case Studies
Podcast Producer, Director, Audio Supervisor
Apollo Global - The View from Apollo
Producer, Cinematographer, Location Audio
Frontier Growth - "Simu-Live" Annual General Meeting
Brand Development, Graphic Design
Long Range Bomber Gym - Brand Identity & Visual Strategy
A preview image of the new branding and mascot for the Long Range Bombers Gym. The mascot is a determined looking Bee who is wearing sneakers and holding a heavy dumbell over its head.
Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Director
RAD Films - Independent Documentary Production
Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Chick-fil-A "Peach Bowl" - National Championship Media Series
13
Years experience
527
Shoots produced
10
Countries
34
Cities

About me

I’ve spent over a decade learning that great production is about more than just the right gear—it’s about being a reliable partner. With a background spanning 500+ global productions, I specialize in bridging the gap between a complex vision and its technical execution.

My experience ranges from managing $500k budgets for firms like KKR and Apollo Global to producing high-growth narrative podcasts and award-winning documentaries. Whether I'm leading a multi-city technical crew or fine-tuning a dialogue edit, my goal is always the same: to handle the logistical chaos so you can focus on your message. I’m here to make the complex parts of production feel a little more simple.
Advanced proficiency

Skill Sets

Creative Production & Direction
- High-Stakes Logistics:
Managing 6-figure budgets ($500k+) and multi-city productions
- Directing Talent & Crew: Directing technical teams and C-suite executives for camera/voice
- End-to-End Oversight: From initial concept and storyboarding to global livestream delivery
Cinematography & Video Post-Production
- Visual Storytelling:
Documentary, corporate case studies, narrative commercial content
- Advanced Editing: Long-form narrative and short-form social delivery
- Motion Graphics: Integrated branding and data visualization
Audio Engineering & Voiceover
- Dialogue Editing:
Audio mixing, noise reduction, podcast production
- National Voice Talent: Commercial voiceover for brands like HBO and Mountain Dew
- Sound Design: Immersive audio-scapes for film, documentary, and commercials

Voiceover
experience

Rachel is an experienced commercial voice actor with a warm, versatile sound. Featured in national campaigns for brands like HBO, Mountain Dew, and Medify.
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words from happy customers

Rachel is very easy to work with and quickly delivers more than promised. We highly recommend her.

Søren N.

CPH Live

Perfect first time. Always enjoy working with professional, organized and friendly people. Highly recommend Rachel for your voiceover project!

Matthew T.

The Bambino Tree

Rachel knocked it out of the park on the first try. Will most definitely be using her in the future on commercial projects. Super talented individual.

Tyler L.

Spudsy Sweet Potato Puffs

Stellar communication, quick response and professional final product. Highly recommend!

Troy R.

NYU Langone Health

Really happy with her professionalism, quick delivery and willingness to go the extra mile. Thanks Rachel!

Jordan B.

SPIN Scooters

She went out of her way to give me exactly what I asked for!! Professional & kind. Definitely coming back for future projects.

Noah M.

Common Standard
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Featured Video

The Craft of Beer:
A Hopumentary

An official laurel for this film's acceptance into the Santa Barbra Film Festival.An official laurel for this film's acceptance into the Savannah Film Festival.
Project Trailer

Focus Financial Investor Day
NYC 2021