ENRIQUE LOZANO JR.
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished sports media executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience producing and managing live sports broadcasts, studio programming, digital content, and large-scale international sporting events. Proven expertise leading production organizations, developing teams, managing budgets, negotiating talent agreements, and executing world-class broadcasts across television and digital platforms.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Executive Director, Production
FOX Deportes
01.2023 - Current
- Lead production strategy and execution for live sports broadcasts, studio programming, digital initiatives, and special event coverage.
- Directed production staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget oversight for multiple simultaneous productions, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Collaborated with executive leadership and cross-functional teams in Legal, HR, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Digital, and Technical Operations to align production goals with organizational objectives.
- Led recruitment, mentorship, and development of producers, coordinators, freelance personnel, and production staff.
- Oversaw domestic and international production logistics, managing travel, accreditation, technical resources, and remote workflows to ensure seamless execution.
- Developed production strategies supporting FIFA World Cup planning, MLS, Liga MX, Leagues Cup, CONCACAF competitions, and other major sports properties.
Interim Vice President, Production
FOX Deportes
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led Production department through organizational transition, ensuring continuity and alignment with strategic goals.
- Oversaw staffing, budgeting, production planning, and execution to meet operational objectives and project timelines.
- Led production planning and coordination for FOX Deportes' FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 coverage.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on talent strategy and organizational planning to align resources with business needs.
Coordinating Producer / Segment Producer
FOX Deportes
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Produced and directed live productions for FIFA Women's World Cup, MLS, Liga MX, MLB, NFL, NASCAR, Bundesliga, and Premier Boxing Champions, ensuring high-quality broadcasts.
- Coordinated talent, editorial content, interviews, graphics, and transmission workflows, facilitating seamless production processes.
Associate Producer
FOX Deportes
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Coordinated live broadcasts for Super Bowl XLVIII, UEFA Champions League, MLS, and international productions, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality viewer experience.
- Produced engaging sports content for live broadcasts and digital platforms.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless execution of programming schedules.
- Coordinated talent logistics, including scheduling interviews and managing on-site appearances.
Production Associate
FOX Deportes
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Created editorial content, highlights, features, and live broadcast elements for FOX Sports en Español and FOX Soccer Channel, enhancing viewer engagement and program quality.
Education
Certificate - Television Production
Santa Monica College
Skills
- Executive leadership of FOX Deportes' Production Department
- Promoted from Interim Vice President of Production to Executive Director of Production
- Production leadership supporting FIFA World Cup 2022 and planning initiatives for FIFA World Cup 2026
- Expertise in budgeting, staffing, production strategy, talent management, and cross-functional leadership
- Operational management
- Innovation and creativity
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
Long-distance running; completed four marathons, including three Los Angeles Marathons and one Long Beach Marathon
Timeline
Executive Director, Production
FOX Deportes
01.2023 - Current
Interim Vice President, Production
FOX Deportes
01.2022 - 01.2023
Coordinating Producer / Segment Producer
FOX Deportes
01.2015 - 01.2022
Associate Producer
FOX Deportes
01.2010 - 01.2015
Production Associate
FOX Deportes
01.2006 - 01.2010
Certificate - Television Production
Santa Monica College
CORE EXPERTISE
- Production Leadership
- Broadcast Strategy
- Live Event Production
- Executive Leadership
- Team Development
- Budget Management
- Talent Relations
- Contract Negotiation
- Production Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Event Logistics
MAJOR SPORTS PROPERTIES
- FIFA World Cup
- FIFA Women's World Cup
- Major League Soccer
- Liga MX
- Leagues Cup
- UEFA Champions League
- NFL
- MLB
- NASCAR
- Premier Boxing Champions