Sean Sullivan

About Sean Sullivan

With a career spanning newsroom broadcast, corporate studios, and enterprise-scale events, I bring a rare blend of executive-level ownership and deep technical fluency. I have spent the last decade in designing, leading, and executing productions with little margin for error. My expertise lies in supporting executive communications, company-wide town halls, global virtual events, and complex hybrid experiences where visibility is high and expectations are uncompromising.My career began in live television news, including producing five-hour daily broadcasts in a top-30 market and delivering breaking news, political coverage, and live remotes under constant deadline pressure. That foundation sharpened my decision-making instincts and set the standard for how I lead today: calmly, decisively, and with full accountability when the red light is on.As my career evolved into corporate and enterprise production, so did my scope. Today, I operate at the level of a senior production leader to own end-to-end execution from early planning through live delivery and post-event evaluation. Whether acting as show caller, technical director, or production lead, I am accountable for outcomes, not just execution.What differentiates my approach is my ability to bridge strategy and systems. I do not treat productions as one-off moments, I design scalable workflows, control room models, and operational frameworks that support consistency, growth, and risk mitigation. I work comfortably across creative, technical, and business teams with a focus on translating executive objectives into production strategies that are both technically sound and narratively strong.I am equally comfortable in setting vision, rolling up my sleeves, operating switches, managing live playback, troubleshooting in real time, and leading teams through high-pressure moments with clarity and confidence. I thrive in environments that value ownership, trust senior judgment, and expect leaders to be present when it matters most.If you are building experiences where quality, leadership, and execution cannot fail, we likely speak the same language.

Experience

1. Assistant Editor

   Philadelphia Soccer Now

   Feb 2020 — Present

   Contribute editorial content and assist with publishing operations for a regional soccer news site covering the Philadelphia Union and local soccer culture. Support content planning, article editing, and community engagement.Highlights of achievements in this role include: Wrote live coverage,match recaps, opinion pieces, and editorial features on Major League Soccer and Philadelphia Union coverage. Collaborated with lead editor to edit submissions and ensure accuracy and consistency in published articles. Built a niche voice within the Union fan community, contributing to coverage that resonates with local supporters and broader MLS audiences. Developed digital publishing skills, SEO best practices, and a deeper understanding of audience engagement in sports media.

Education

• Temple University

  Bachelor's Degree, Media Studies and Production

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Video Editing
• Video Production
• Enps
• Social Media
• Mac
• Final Cut Pro
• Film Editing
• Sports Writing
• Iwork
• Event Management
• News Producing
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Film
• Broadcast
• Editing
• Sports Media
• Visual Merchandising
• Event Planning
• Mac Os
• Multimedia
• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Camera Operating
• Media Production
• Television
• Videography
• Marketing Communications
• Digital Video
• Os X
• Sap
• Media
• Facebook
• Sound
• Ilife
• Public Speaking
• Broadcast Television
• Digital Media
• Writing
• Storytelling