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Michael Feinberg

Cheshire,CT

Summary

Project planning for ESPN's Super Bowl and NFL Draft coverage has been in my DNA for almost 20 years. I am passionate about delivering the highest quality productions. I have a firm understanding of the big picture down to the most nuanced of details. I am skilled at bring together multiple teams to achieve a common goal.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinating Director

ESPN
Bristol, CT
06.2000 - Current

Project Manager/Coordinating Director

  • ESPN Super Bowl Productions 2008 - present

- Led all logistical planning for our expansive on-site coverage including our broadcast presence at the Super Bowl Stadiums. Accommodated upwards to 25 different show units, 5 stages and 3 mobile units.

- Coordinate with the Super Bowl Host Committee, NFL, NFL Films, host city officials and vendors

- Collaborate with all show units to ensure each of their production needs are met

Super Bowl coverage highlights:

- Worked directly with the City of Scottsdale Mayor's office to develop a Super Bowl "Fan Fest" adjacent our set location

- Worked directly with our partners at Disney to plan our coverage at Disneyland and California Adventure

- Coordinated our Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square coverage. Our coverage in Fort Worth was used as a catalyst for a downtown renovation project. Post-Super Bowl I was consulted in the build out of the Sundance Square broadcast facility.

  • ESPN/ABC NFL Draft 2011 - present

- Seamless led the transition from Radio City Music Hall to new host cities each year

- Work closely with our partners at the NFL to ensure the highest quality of production value

- Introduced new technologies and workflows to advance production value while maintaining fiscal responsibility

NFL Draft highlights:

- Quickly pivoted from an on-site to a "Virtual" Draft in 2020 with 4 weeks of lead time

- Oversaw the introduction of a simultaneous yet distinct ABC production opposite of the traditional ESPN production

- Accommodated The Pat McAfee Show as well as GMA and ABC News

  • ESPN/ABC NBA Draft 2016 - present

- Led our team planning the "virtual" 2020 NBA Draft on the Bristol campus

- Seamlessly integrated a standalone ABC production opposite the tradition ESPN production

  • 2010 FIFA World Cup

- Member of the senior staff planning our 2010 FIFA World Cup coverage in Johannesburg South Africa

- Active in all phases of set design, animation package, music and technological enhancements

- Lead director in all USA matches and Final

Director

- Super Bowl XL Pregame Show ABC

- NFL Draft 2006-2013

- Sunday NFL Countdown 2005-2006

- NBA Draft 2017

- ESPN Super Bowl productions 2002-2006

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Timeline

Coordinating Director

ESPN
06.2000 - Current

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Michael Feinberg