About - Hayley Madison Marks

Welcome to Me

Hey There!

At the end of the first week of September, 1995, my mother spent about 20 hours in labor brewing me up. I was not a chatty baby I’ve been told; perhaps, this was because although I loved attention, I also loved observance. Watching things happen and somehow finding myself in the middle of it all fueled me even then. That's why I've always wanted to be part of something big. For me that’s telling the story. Seeing the big picture. Making ‘em laugh. And participating.

Hey, I’m Hayley! Thanks for stopping by, feel free to stay awhile. There’s cake in the fridge.

What is it that I do?

What is a “producer,” anyway? For me it’s equal parts creation, collaboration and logistics. It’s bringing together a team of humans who have something to say but don’t know how to say it. I specialize in non-fiction and non-scripted content because these stories are true. I take initiative, whether that’s working with the cast or keeping things organized or boosting morale. I take others’ ideas and I make them happen. I tell their stories, and I weave them into my own.

My roots are in journalism and news, and I’ve worked on countless stories in various roles. I found my passion in booking while working at Brut Media in 2019, building my rolodex with interviews from activists (Al Gore, Alexandria Villasenor) to actors and filmmakers (Alyson Stoner, Taissa Farmiga) and breaking news makers, just to name a few.

In 2020, my work shifted to docuseries and reality development, working on several projects both in the office and out in the field. Currently, I am a freelance Associate Producer and Development Producer. My work has appeared on networks including NBC, History, Food Network and Magnolia.

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Hayley has shown hard work, creativity, and perseverance especially as a new member of the team. I know producing a television show during a pandemic is not an easy task and she made it look easy!

Maggie Barnes - Executive producer, The Kitchen

Hayley has that indefatigable upbeat attitude that helps make a long day on set fun and productive. She is fearless in the face of new tasks and responsibilities. Hayley is always ready and excited to step up and go above and beyond. Her ability to learn and build up her skill-set makes her an asset for any show - whether it's a 3-day shoot or a 10-season series.

Chris Heron - Field Producer, Stone House Revival

I have seen Hayley blossom in so many ways. When I first met Hayley, her personality shined through and I immediately knew I was going to hire her. She shows great leadership and listening skills, and is eager to pitch in whenever necessary.

Danielle Dellilo - Director at iHeartMedia

I am so proud of all Hayley has accomplished in her career! She is amazing at outreach, follow-up and is such a go-getter. She was great when she worked for me; I highly recommend!

Danielle Pisano - Casting Director

Hayley developed our early initiatives to incorporate social elements to our growing local paper. She was a joy to work with and to manage. She was receptive to constructive criticism and never made the same mistake twice.

Max Pulcini - Editor in Chief, Spirit Newspapers

In my spare time?

In my free time, I’m a joke-teller, writer and improviser! If there’s one thing that fuels me as much as telling meaningful stories, it’s standing in front of a paying audience and talking about how much I spiritually connect with Amy Poehler (and hoping senpai will notice me someday.)

When I’m not on the stage or behind the lens, you can find me singing along to whatever showtune is currently stuck in my head while petting my dog on the floor. Yes, this is a daily occurrence.

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