Joe Sinicki
Oak Creek,WI
Summary
Dynamic leader and award-nominated Executive Producer with a proven track record at Fox Networks and Milwaukee PBS. Excelled in team leadership and strategic planning, tripling ratings for a key show and mentoring new talent. Skilled in data-driven decision-making and event coordination, significantly enhancing viewer engagement and show quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
Fox Networks
09.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of over 30, responsible for planning, directing, and executing 9 hours of live newscasts daily and 50 hours of TV a week.
- Oversee content development, ensuring a balance of breaking news, local stories, and key viewer engagement strategies.
- Spearhead special event coverage, including major local events like Brewers Opening Day, Summerfest, and the State Fair.
- Collaborate with producers, anchors, and other key staff to enhance on-air quality, optimize viewer retention, and improve ratings for key time slots.
- Foster staff development and growth, helping elevate internal talent and improve team performance.
- Regularly analyze ratings and adjust strategies to align with audience preferences, leading efforts to improve morning show performance.
- Award nominee for a 2023 Midwest Emmy and 2022 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Best Morning Show.
Producer
Fox Networks
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Began as an Associate Producer, filling in on various shows as needed.
- Quickly promoted to produce the 4:30 AM newscast, developing strong skills in content planning and production.
- Selected to revamp and launch the 9 AM show, tripling ratings and making it the highest-rated show across any daypart on any local station.
- Promoted to produce the 7 AM and 8 AM shows daily, doubling ratings within the first month.
- Became the lead trainer for new producers, responsible for onboarding and mentoring incoming talent.
Producer
Milwaukee PBS
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Served as Student Producer for the weekly show MATC Now, overseeing the planning, coordination, and final editing for episodes airing on Milwaukee PBS and MATC's YouTube page.
- Managed a team of 10 producers and 5 directors, ensuring smooth collaboration and high production standards.
- Executive Producer for the annual Christmas special Letters to Santa, leading content creation and coordinating production from concept to final product.
- Coordinating Producer for the Live at the Lakefront series, organizing and overseeing the production of six live episodes that aired on Milwaukee PBS.
Education
Associate of Arts - TV Production
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Univeristy of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee05-2007
Skills
- Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage and lead teams of over 30, fostering collaboration and driving performance improvements
- Talent Development: Experience in training and mentoring new producers, helping them grow and excel in their roles
- Strategic Planning: Skilled in planning and executing content strategies that improve ratings and engage viewers across multiple time slots
- Event Coordination: Expertise in overseeing the production of large-scale live broadcasts and special events, including high-profile local events
- Production Oversight: Extensive experience managing producers, directors, and production teams to deliver high-quality programming
- Project Management: Demonstrated success in coordinating multiple shows simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and meeting high production standards
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Adept at analyzing ratings and viewer engagement data to make informed decisions and adjust strategies to improve performance
Timeline
Executive Producer
Fox Networks
09.2022 - Current
Producer
Fox Networks
07.2019 - 09.2022
Producer
Milwaukee PBS
08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - TV Production
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Univeristy of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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