Andrew Ward

About Andrew Ward

As a broadcast professional, team leader, and creative collaborator, I uphold global brand identities and produce groundbreaking entertainment. As a kid, I grew up with dreams of working in television and it didn’t matter if I was in front of the camera or behind it, I just knew that I wanted to be part of the magic. As I matured, those dreams grew and developed, and I’ve spent the past 15+ years turning my fantasies into reality. I have used my creativity and ability to adapt broadcast technology to produce and manage digital content, studio and remote broadcasting technologies, and special event, commercial, and TV productions. I successfully manage pre- and post-productions projects, develop adaptive workflows, and lead collaborative teams across complex, small- and large-scale projects. My extensive experience began on popular reality TV shows like “MasterChef” and “America’s Got Talent” and has continued to grow into my current position as Senior Manager for live stream music platform, Verzuz, and as Executive Producer of the “American Reality TV Awards.”**8 Time Telly Award Winner**SELECT PROJECTS:• Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Hollywood Vampires, Peter Frampton, The Driver Era• Bunim/Murray Productions: “Total Bellas,” “Total Divas”• FOX: “MasterChef”• NBC: “American Ninja Warrior,” “Celebrity Apprentice,” “America’s Got Talent”• CBS: “The Doctors”• MTV: “Real World Homecoming”• NFL Network “Hall of Fame Knocks”KEY SKILLS:• Production Management• Video Production• Live Event Management• On-Time Deliverables• Resource Oversight• Operational Logistics• Production Environments• Technical Training• Content Creation• Project Management• Budgeting • Scheduling• Current Technology and Trends• Talent Development • Confidential Information Management• Strategic Vendor Relationships• Deadline ManagementPersonally, I strive to find work that challenges me and helps create a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, I believe in life-long learning, which helps me stay on top of all the latest industry trends. Moving forward, I hope to connect with business professionals in the entertainment business to see how we can create engaging and memorable content.

Experience

1. Director of Broadcast & Production

   Triller

   Nov 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Manages live concert/event $MM budgets and the build-out of post-production facilities, capabilities, and workforce. • Collaborates effectively across levels with multiple stakeholders.• Maintains productive business relationships with C-suite executives, senior managers, veteran producers, A-list talent, and creators.• Manages production resources, oversees yearly $MM production budgets, offers industry-specific feedback and coaching, and provides opportunities for staff to increase technical skills and abilities.• Provides oversight on broadcasts, venue management, contract negotiations, review estimates, operational needs, and equipment procurement.• Oversees extensive creative asset collection. Manages large volumes of digital media content.• Develops and maintains strategic vendor and creative relationships.• Works within tight timelines to ensure deliverables are produced on time and on budget.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  BA, Business Administration and Marketing

• Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago

  MBA, Marketing

Skills

• Integrated Marketing
• Advertising
• Lead Generation
• Social Networking
• Crm
• Entertainment
• Relationship Marketing
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Negotiation
• Email Marketing
• Social Media
• Direct Marketing
• Photography
• Leadership
• Sales
• Marketing Communications
• Time Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Project Management
• Management
• Marketing