Andrew Tennant
Fairfield,CT
Summary
- Peabody and Emmy award-winning executive accomplished at creating and overseeing production, strategic planning, execution and overall management of successful live events, studio shows, series, specials, documentaries and podcasts.
- Forward-thinking listener and leader of smart, creative, diverse voices who prioritizes inclusion, authentic storytelling, analytics, technology, attention to detail and operational excellence, elevating brand equity and engagement.
- Dynamic team-builder and culture creator, leading with curiosity; extensive track record hiring and mentoring executives, producers and on-air talent while cultivating and nurturing key internal and external business partnerships.
- Embraces disruption; visionary leader and collaborator highly proficient in creative content direct to consumer via linear, digital, social, audio and streaming strategy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
ESPN Event Production
ESPN
Bristol, CT
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw development and execution of the strategic vision and plan for large-scale sporting events including the New York City Marathon, Boston Marathon, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and Tournament of Roses Parade, in alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Led Rose Bowl Parade production team and broadcast to significant ratings growth (108%) year over year, delivering audience of more than five million.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including NYRR, BAA, and team representatives/sponsors; fostered buy-in to key decisions on strategic direction and alignment of cross-functional resources.
- Created new revenue opportunities and reimagined live event experience through innovation, technology, storytelling and highest-level production.
NHL on ESPN
ESPN
Bristol, CT
04.2021 - Current
- Led creation, editorial and production of network's signature hockey show designed to grow sport and attract new audiences through access, character development and the magic of storytelling.
- Oversaw high-end creative teases, features and elements for tentpole events including Stadium Series, NHL All Star and Stanley Cup Final.
- Cultivated, developed and maintained critical external relationships, leading to strong collaborations with business partners at the highest levels of National Hockey League.
- Built architectural blueprint, designed vision and oversaw production of annual NHL Player Media Tour, working closely on ice with league's top 40 players in highly-creative environment.
Outside the Lines
ESPN
Bristol, CT
10.2015 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of editorial and production for ESPN's signature journalism and reporting franchise of more than 30 years.
- Work closely with executive management to establish content philosophy and direction that attracts and engages diverse audiences across platforms.
- Successfully manage high-profile talent; led legendary host and face of sports journalism to his first career Emmy win after 38 years in industry.
E60
ESPN
Bristol, CT
10.2007 - Current
- Creator; oversee all aspects of editorial and production for highly-decorated sports storytelling brand.
- Successfully manage multi-million dollar budgets with mission to produce highest-quality content at lowest cost to deliver greatest ROI for E60, Special ESPN Projects and documentaries.
- Hire, inspire, mentor and evaluate diverse team of executives, producers and on-air talent up to 50 and independent contractors up to 100.
- Developed strategic business plans and negotiated unprecedented, industry-changing contracts with external business partners that reset marketplace and delivered favorable camera and edit rates for ESPN. Resulted in savings of $3 million since initiative launched.
ESPN Daily Podcast
ESPN
New York, NY
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Created and developed concept of storytelling podcast blending narrative and news, built team of diverse voices and launched ESPN's flagship daily sports audio property to 25M+ downloads in first year of publishing.
30 for 30 Podcast
ESPN
New York, NY
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Led storytelling, editorial direction, production, budget and staffing for ESPN's premium audio storytelling series.
Sr. Director, Development & Production
ESPN
New York, NY
07.2006 - 10.2007
- Assisted in development and post-production of eight-part scripted series "The Bronx is Burning" starring John Turturro, Oliver Platt and Daniel Sunjata.
- Fielded pitches, identified new business opportunities and secured new talent for projects in development.
- Assisted in launching shows from pilot to series, providing creative notes on story outlines, scripts and video cuts for projects in development.
- Built and managed relationships with production partners, including studio executives, third-party production companies, producers, writers, directors, actors, agents, managers, etc.
- Worked closely with various internal departments including production, legal, PR, marketing, etc. on all scripted and unscripted projects.
- Attended film shoots on set to ensure quality control and agreed upon concepts were executed to ESPN standards.
Storyteller/Feature Producer
ESPN
Bristol, CT
08.1995 - 07.2006
- Produced long-form and short-form feature stories and profiles, from concept to completion.
- Generated, researched and pitched content/story ideas.
- Determined the content, writing, editing style and storyline/narrative of features.
- Identified storylines for narrative and oversaw feature shoots, scripts and edits to achieve the desired story arc and high-end production.
- Developed cost-effective concepts and content for feature stories to reach viewers and increase ESPN's market penetration, brand awareness, television ratings and digital viewership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism/Film/TV/Political Science
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05.1994
Skills
- 33 National Emmy Awards (Sports, News, Documentary)
- Peabody Award for Journalistic Excellence
- 13 Edward R Murrow Journalism Awards
- Robert F Kennedy Journalism Award
- Television Academy Honors
- NABJ Awards
- GLAAD Awards
- Gracie Awards
Timeline
ESPN Event Production
ESPN
06.2023 - Current
NHL on ESPN
ESPN
04.2021 - Current
30 for 30 Podcast
ESPN
12.2020 - 03.2022
ESPN Daily Podcast
ESPN
03.2019 - 10.2023
Outside the Lines
ESPN
10.2015 - Current
E60
ESPN
10.2007 - Current
Sr. Director, Development & Production
ESPN
07.2006 - 10.2007
Storyteller/Feature Producer
ESPN
08.1995 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism/Film/TV/Political Science
Fairfield University
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