JAMES QUESTEL
Madison Square Garden Network (MSG Networks)
Oakland,NJ
31
years of professional experience
Emmy Award-winning television producer with more than 30 years of experience producing live sports programming for major broadcasters including MSG Networks, ABC Sports, CBS Sports, DirecTV, NBA TV, and WCBS-TV. Proven leader in live studio and remote production, editorial planning, rundown development, talent coordination, and control room execution. Recognized for delivering high-quality broadcasts under deadline while leading large production teams and producing premier sporting events.
Work History
Studio & Remote Producer
18 Years- Producer of New York Knicks pregame and postgame broadcasts.
- Managed live productions with crews of up to 30 production professionals.
- Produced Knicks press conferences, NBA Draft coverage, free agency specials, and other live programming.
- Developed editorial rundowns, wrote broadcast scripts, coordinated production elements, and ensured seamless live execution.
- Produced MSG 150 and MSG NY, overseeing editorial content, timing, graphics, and live control room operations.
Producer
6 Years 2 Months- Associate and backup producer for Fantasy Zone.
- Coordinated live production elements and remote feeds during NFL Sundays.
- Produced editorial segments, highlight packages, and fantasy football content for national broadcasts.
Studio & Remote Producer
5 Years- Co-created and line produced Fantasy Football Today.
- Managed live productions, coordinated on-air talent, and supervised graphics integration.
- Produced live coverage of the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NBA Draft, and other major sporting events for CBS Sports Network.
Studio & Remote Producer
8 Years 7 Months- Helped launch NBA TV, the NBA's 24-hour television network.
- Produced live studio programming and remote broadcasts.
- Produced NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, All-Star Weekend, WNBA, NBA D-League, and Summer League coverage.
- Scheduled production crews, hired and trained production personnel, and managed broadcast logistics.
Producer
3 Years 7 Months- Produced Sports Rap Live segments from concept through broadcast.
- Wrote scripts, supervised editing, and coordinated field production to meet daily deadlines.
Highlight Coordinator
4 Years 9 Months- Produced highlight packages for NCAA Basketball, NCAA Football, Wide World of Sports, Monday Night Football, NASCAR, and the Little League World Series.
- Worked with producers and editors to deliver timely content for national broadcasts.
Education
Skills
Live Broadcast Production
Studio & Remote Production
Editorial Planning
Rundown Development
Control Room Leadership
Script Writing
Production Management
Talent Coordination
Remote Production
Breaking Sports Coverage
Team Leadership
Broadcast Operations
Microsoft Office
Affiliations
Directors Guild of America (DGA)
HONORS
Five Emmy Awards – Excellence in Live Sports Television Production
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
References available upon request.
Timeline
Producer
DirecTV
08.2013 - 10.2019Read More
Studio & Remote Producer
CBS Sports
08.2008 - 08.2013Read More
Studio & Remote Producer
Madison Square Garden Network (MSG Networks)
09.2007 - 09.2025Read More
Producer
WCBS-TV
09.2002 - 04.2006Read More
Studio & Remote Producer
NBA Entertainment (NBA TV)
10.1999 - 05.2008Read More
Highlight Coordinator
ABC Sports
01.1995 - 10.1999Read More
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
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