Molly Butler
Associate Archival Producer — “Hear The People”
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Detail focused archival producer with a background in archival research, licensing and project coordination. Manages and organizes source materials, clearances, and metadata with accuracy, while supporting cross-functional teams and timely delivery of licensed assets and edit-ready materials.
Experience
Associate Archival Producer — “Hear The People” - MW Archival
(2026-03 - 2026-10)
Coordinated archival production workflows and researched media assets per client requests that came in.
Archival Research — “Foundations and Futures” UCLA Digital Multimedia Textbook - MW Archival
(2025-01 - 2026-02)
Evaluated different types of media for Asian American Studies textbook and researched assets to be used in each chapter. Worked with a legal team for fair use consultations, as well as chapter editors from UCLA.
Rights & Clearances — “Billy Idol Should Be Dead” - MW Archival
(2025-01 - 2025-09)
Coordinated with production teams on pulling and licensing archival materials for the documentary. Reviewed and sent materials releases for licensing and coordinated payment for vendors.
Archival Producer — “Love + War” - MW Archival
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
Managed source materials and catalogued thousands of photos from famed photographer Lyndsey Addario as well as licensing footage and stills from independent photographers and media vendors. Collaborated with the production team throughout the creative process and maintained a cue sheet and licensing requirements for all archival materials. Emmy nominated for Best Documentary in 2026.
Archival Associate Producer — “Kiss The Future” - Good Wolves Productions
(2022-01 - 2023-01)
Cataloged and organized archival footage, documents, and photographs from major archival vendors, independent filmmakers and Sarajevo residents. Liaised with directors, editors and vendors to facilitate research requests, enhancing project collaboration. Entered all assets into Airtable and Frame.io as well as requesting and licensing master materials. Also maintained cue sheet to support sufficient workflow and timely project completion. Assisted with on-set interviews in LA, London and Dublin.
Courier — Emjay - Essential Worker - Los Angeles County
(2020-06 - 2022-06)
Responsible for driving online orders to customers across Los Angeles County, ensuring timely delivery for packages. Sorted, loaded and secured parcels for efficient transport, driving an average of 80 miles per day and completing an average of 300 deliveries monthly and maintained a 5 star rating from customers.
Brand Ambassador/Sales Representative — Three Weavers Brewing Company - Los Angeles Craft Brewery - Los Angeles county
(2014-09 - 2019-09)
Supported tasting room and brand launch for a local Los Angeles craft brewery. Worked with several distributors and established large market presence across Los Angeles county. Planned and executed brand launch in Northern California with six distributors, fostering positive relationships with sales teams and managers to drive sales success.
Delivered impactful brand presentations to distributors and sales teams, highlighting product quality, market comparisons, and strategic advantages in the competitive California craft beer market. Drove sales over a 5 year period and grew the company into one of the largest independent breweries in the county with 90% growth year over year. Assisted with educational brewery tours of 40,000 sq ft production facility for distributors as well as local restaurants.
Education
B.A. - Psychology - The Ohio State University (2005)
Personalized Studies Program combining Art and Psychology - Ohio University (2003)
