DEBORAH DEELY HARRIS
Summary
Studio production executive with over 20 years of experience in multi-platform content creation. Proven leadership in team management and budget oversight for live and recorded multi-camera productions. Expertise in optimizing content for social media platforms. Recognized storyteller dedicated to excellence in sports media.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Studio Content
Paramount
08.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: CBS Sports HQ
- Oversee all creative and operational aspects of a 24/7 digital sports studio, doubling impressions to 2B+ in 2024.
- Direct live and taped studio programming across digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
- Build and enhance production plans and lead daily shows aligned with audience insights and analytics.
- Developed branded studio content, earning a Telly for excellence in digital storytelling.
- Managed $1M+ production budget, vendors, and staff to successfully launch 3 new studios in under 60 days.
- Launched HQ Spotlight on CBS Sports Network saving 50% of costs by originating show from studio in Fort Lauderdale.
- CBS Sports HQ
Coordinating Director, Studio & Event Production
ESPN
03.2008 - 08.2018
- Directed creative production for major sports events including Super Bowl, NBA Finals and The Masters.
- Managed large-scale studio and remote teams, overseeing production for US Open and Open Championship Golf.
- Produced live and pre-taped content, scripted segments, and directed on-camera talent in high-pressure environments.
- Developed event plan and directed live Major League Baseball pre and postgame shows for historic ESPN game coverage from Havana, Cuba.
- Founded and led ESPN’s Women’s Leadership Group, mentoring junior staff and improving internal communications.
Remote Director
ABC + ESPN
- Directed weekly NBA and NASCAR broadcasts, including on-site production for NBA pregame and halftime shows during regular season, playoffs, and Finals—contributing to notable ratings growth.
Director of Studio and Remote Operations
NESN
- Led move to 40,000 sq ft HD facility with 4K-ready studios and control rooms; installed workflow efficiencies.
- Managed 50+ full-time and freelance staff; launched on-site studios for Red Sox and Bruins coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NHSkills
- Digital content strategy and analytics
- Studio production
- Event coordination
- Social media content creation
- Budget management and vendor oversight
- Emerging production technologies
- Talent direction and team leadership
- Golf content storytelling
Certification
- Lit Up Leadership Academy, Toni Collins
- The Ignite Academy Executive Development Series, WICT-Leading with Power and Authenticity
Volunteer Experience
- Guest Services Coordinator, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
- Founding Member, Volunteers of the Palm Beaches
Awards
- 3x Emmy Award winner, Director ESPN
- Telly Award, Branded Content & Social Media Strategy
- Flamingo Award, Florida Weekly’s Best Only In Palm Beach, 2025
Accomplishments
- WICT Woman to Watch Nominee, Women in Cable Telecommunications
Timeline
Director, Studio Content
Paramount
08.2019 - Current
Coordinating Director, Studio & Event Production
ESPN
03.2008 - 08.2018
Remote Director
ABC + ESPN
Director of Studio and Remote Operations
NESN
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of New Hampshire
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