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Brian Donlon

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Collaborative and agile personality with a proven ability to thrive under pressure and work effectively with diverse staff, talent, on-air personalities, and senior management. Recognized as a mature and transformational control room manager who excels at problem-solving and making immediate decisions. Credited as an adaptable newsroom manager with a creative and strategic vision, adept at overseeing daily editorial meetings that foster staff collaboration. Successfully managed multi-million-dollar budgets to align with consumer preferences in a rapidly changing environment, contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director of Programming

Scripps News
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee all programming, show production, program development and scheduling
  • Created and developed 15 new hours of content that saw a 29% increase in viewership and engagement
  • Served as a member of the network's senior leadership team involved with the hiring of talent, content partnerships, coordination between linear and digital content teams and management of $15 million budget.

Executive Producer

Newsy/Scripps News
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw the development and all creative production for two new dynamic morning news programs
  • Created special series and new program concepts to deliver upscale storytelling to streaming (OTT) and digital TV (OTA) audiences emphasizing creative bookings and live events.
  • Supervised production team of 25 to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.

Coordinating Producer

News Café, News Cafe LLC / A&E Networks
12.2019 - 11.2020
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop innovative multimedia content for digital, linear and on-demand platforms.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, ensuring well-organized shoots and seamless transitions into post-production phases.

Senior Producer

The Closing Bell, CNBC
02.2013 - 08.2019
    • Provided newsgathering guidance and direction for production staff of 10 for daily reporting and segments
    • Coordinated with producers, talent and other support teams to create television and digital content.

Co-Executive Producer

Dylan Ratigan Road Shows, MSNBC
10.2010 - 05.2012
    • Coordinated production schedules, budgets and programming for two special "on the road" series for "The Dylan Ratigan Show" driving ratings to 10% increase.
    • Organized pre-production meetings to establish a clear vision, goals, and objectives for each project phase.
    • Conducted thorough research to ensure accurate representation of subject matter in each episode.
    • Resolved conflicts between crew members or stakeholders efficiently while maintaining a positive work environment.

Executive Producer

Morning Programming, Fox Business Network
07.2007 - 01.2010
  • Part of senior management team that launched the new business network; supervised the creation process for the morning programming block that helped shaped new brand by delivering impactful and consistent news
  • Devised content strategies for new ad sales and marketing partnerships exceeding revenue goals.

Executive Producer

Major Indoor Soccer League
03.2005 - 06.2007
  • Implemented the redesign and re-launch of the Major Indoor Soccer League web site
  • Also, negotiated national TV contracts and coordinated all live national and local programming.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value.
  • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.

Executive Producer

ESPN, Cold Pizza, 1st & 10
06.2003 - 03.2005
    • Supervised team of 34 people in a groundbreaking team collaboration to launch ESPN's first morning program which increased ad revenues by $2 million in the daypart
    • Developed "1st & 10" - now "First Take" - which has become the “go to” format template for sports discussion programs in reaching target audiences.

Education

Master of Arts - Media Studies/Media Mgmt

The New School
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Pace University
White Plains, NY

Skills

  • Content Planning
  • Newsroom Leadership
  • Live Production
  • Digital Media
  • Budget Management
  • Copyediting
  • Social Media
  • SEO
  • Performance Management
  • INews
  • ENPS
  • Rundown Creator
  • Studio Pro Editing
  • Chartbeat
  • Airtable
  • WordPress
  • MS Office – Word
  • MS Office – PowerPoint
  • MS Office – Excel
  • Creative Direction
  • Staff Supervision
  • Story Development
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Creative Vision Implementation
  • Program Scheduling
  • Team Leadership
  • Deadline Management

Certification

Graduate Certificate in Media Management from The New School with course work in management and leadership, media economics, information technologies, competitive strategies, and corporate responsibility, and specialized classes in the businesses of video, digital media and social media.

Timeline

Senior Director of Programming

Scripps News
07.2023 - Current

Executive Producer

Newsy/Scripps News
07.2020 - 08.2023

Coordinating Producer

News Café, News Cafe LLC / A&E Networks
12.2019 - 11.2020

Senior Producer

The Closing Bell, CNBC
02.2013 - 08.2019

Co-Executive Producer

Dylan Ratigan Road Shows, MSNBC
10.2010 - 05.2012

Executive Producer

Morning Programming, Fox Business Network
07.2007 - 01.2010

Executive Producer

Major Indoor Soccer League
03.2005 - 06.2007

Executive Producer

ESPN, Cold Pizza, 1st & 10
06.2003 - 03.2005

Master of Arts - Media Studies/Media Mgmt

The New School

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Pace University
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