Patricia Wrobel
Summary
A stand-out senior executive with a wealth of experience. Extensive creative, editorial and management skills. Brings an exceptional track record of producing cross-genre content for UK and global markets.
Currently Production Executive at F1, overseeing the Production Management of Live Broadcasts of across 24 events this season plus all the support series including F2, F3, F1 Academy, F1 Kids and Porsche Supercup . Also responsible for special projects such as documentaries and the FIA Awards Gala.
Previously: Senior Manager/EP at Discovery. Series Producer at Atlantic Productions. Production Executive and Line Producer at Dangerous Films. Production Manager and Associate Producer at Windfall Films. Clients include F1TV, Sky, BBC1, BBC2, Nat Geo, Discovery, Channel 4, Channel 5, PBS, NBC, NHK, Canal Plus and ProSieben.
Experienced at leading international crews, studio, location, OB’s and multi-million-dollar budgets. Understands the full lifecycle television process, from conceptualisation to transmission. Expertise in collaborating with international companies and highly experienced at client and vendor management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE – TV Production
Formula One Management
2021.09 - 2026.02
- Production Executive for live content across F1, F2, F3, F1 Academy, F1 Kids, and Porsche SuperCup Series. Provided production support for documentaries, F1TV productions, and live broadcast of FIA awards.
- Managed budgets, cost reports, schedules, contracts, risk assessments, talent and crew sourcing, compliance, footage and music clearances, and the F1 Studio.
- Engaged operationally by taking on roles in the Gallery such as Broadcast PA, Team Radio Censor, Floor Manager, and Pit Lane Channel Director.
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE (Maternity Cover) - Creative Media
Formula One Management
2020.07 - 2021.09
- Oversaw the production management for internal and external projects on all platforms, focusing on both long and short form.
SENIOR MANAGER / EXEC PRODUCER
Discovery Communications
2006.01 - 2020.01
- Executive Producer of regional re-hosted customisations: How Do They Do It (for The Netherlands), Sex Sent Me to the ER (Russia), Last Chance Salon (Russia), How the Universe Works (Russia), TLC’s Greatest Moments (Africa), Crime Museum with Martin Kemp (UK).
- Leading the Reversioning of Discovery’s output such as key titles; Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch, Say Yes to The Dress, 90 Day Fiancé, Why We Hate, Couples Who Kill, Sister Wives, Gold Divers, Naked and Afraid, Barret Jackson.
- Oversaw production of customised, re-packaged and re-voiced versions of titles for all Discovery brands in UK/EMEA, including Eurosport, Discovery Channel, ID, TLC, Animal Planet, Dkids and Science.
- Managed multiple departmental and business-wide strategies, including implementation of EMEA reversioning strategy for Steven Spielberg’s Why We Hate.
- Led team of up to 20 senior producers, producers and editors to deliver high-quality content.
- Trained Producers and Editors on regional compliance with Ofcom, Nicam, Middle East and Russian regulations.
- Developed workflows and initiatives with key stakeholders across the business.
- Joined as Producer at Discovery Networks Europe in 2006, Supervising Producer in 2008, Reversioning Manager in 2013 and finally Senior Manager - Reversioning in 2016.
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE / LINE PRODUCER
Dangerous Films
2004.01 - 2005.01
- Production Executive on The Story of God, a prestigious BBC1 series featuring Professor Robert Winston and 9/11, a 1 x 90 prime time drama documentary for Discovery Channel.
- Line Producer of The Story of Blackbeard, a 2 x 60 min drama for BBC1/ProSieben/NatGeo/TelFrance, starring James Purefoy and directed by Richard Dale.
- Line Producer of The Iceman Murder, 1 x 90 min drama for BBC1/Tel France/ProSieben/DCI directed by Richard Dale.
SERIES PRODUCER/ PRODUCER/ LINE PRODUCER
Atlantic Productions
1999.01 - 2003.01
- Series Producer of multiple major drama documentaries; including Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt/Rome/Greece, 3 x 50 mins for DCI/FIVE, The Real Untouchables, 3 x 50 min for DCI/TLC, Spartans at the Gates of Fire, 2 x 50 min for DCI/BBC.
- Producer on Who Killed Tutankhamun, 1 x 90 min drama doc for DCI/FIVE, investigating the mysterious death of Egypt’s young Pharaoh, narrated by John Hurt.
- Development Producer for Nefertiti Resurrected, 1 x 90 min for FIVE/DCI, investigating whether the newly discovered mummy in the Valley of the Kings could be that of Egypt’s most mysterious queen.
- Line Producer for The Greeks: Crucible of Civilisation, 3 x 50 min drama docs for PBS/BBC2, exploring the Greek Classical era; narrated by Liam Neeson and directed by Cassian Harrison.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / PRODUCTION MANAGER
Windfall Films
1994.01 - 1999.01
- Associate Producer on Abandon Ship, a 1 x 50 min documentary for BBC1/WGBH investigating maritime disasters, directed by David Dugan.
- Managed production of Twockers, an acclaimed ground-breaking 1 x 50 min drama for BBC2 about adolescent love and crime in Halifax, directed by Ian Duncan and Academy Award-winning director Paul Pawlikowski, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to creative vision.
- Production Manager of Escape, a 4 x 50 min science/engineering series for BBC1/WGBH examining the causes of land, sea, and air disasters/
- Production Manager on Killer Bees, a 1 x 50 min documentary for Channel 4/TLC about the threat of killer bees, and Brainspotting, a 3 x 50 min documentary series for Channel 4 exploring consciousness.
- Oversaw production of Emmy award-winning Lost Civilizations, a 10 x 50 min historical series for NBC, coordinating logistics and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to deliver compelling content.
- Directed production of Nanotopia, a 1 x 50 min documentary for BBC’s Horizon exploring nanotechnology, facilitating expert interviews and research to enhance narrative depth and viewer engagement.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Chemistry
Exeter University
UKSkills
- Senior Leadership
- Full Lifecycle Production
- Project Management
- Evaluating Acquisitions
- Client Management
- Ofcom & Nicam Regulation
- Communication & Presenting
- Postproduction
- Strategy Setting & Execution
- Budgeting
- Creating Workflows
- Vendor Management
- Rights clearance and contracts
- Production Management
- Reversioning/Versioning
- Localisation
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
- Music rights clearance
- Digital workflows
- Content Compliance
- Asset Management
Awards
Five Stellar Awards - Discovery Communications, Emmy “Outstanding Informational Series” - Lost Civilizations by Windfall Films (Production Manager)
Earlier Roles
Started out working in Post Production for Facility houses and then PA/Researcher for various production companies on a range of genres for major UK and international broadcasters.
Additional information
- Training: Discovery Project Management - based on PRINCE2 and AGILE, JIRA basics.
- IT Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, PALM, IBMS
- References: on request
- Nationality: UK and Irish passports
Timeline
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE – TV Production
Formula One Management
2021.09 - 2026.02
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE (Maternity Cover) - Creative Media
Formula One Management
2020.07 - 2021.09
SENIOR MANAGER / EXEC PRODUCER
Discovery Communications
2006.01 - 2020.01
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE / LINE PRODUCER
Dangerous Films
2004.01 - 2005.01
SERIES PRODUCER/ PRODUCER/ LINE PRODUCER
Atlantic Productions
1999.01 - 2003.01
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / PRODUCTION MANAGER
Windfall Films
1994.01 - 1999.01
BSc (Hons) - Chemistry
Exeter University