Scott Turken
Summary
3-time Emmy Award-winning producer with expertise in social media, digital video and podcast development. Dynamic leader and idea generator with 16+ years of management experience.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & Executive Producer, Digital
National Lacrosse League
11.2019 - Current
- Oversee all digital content for League social channels and website
- Hire & Oversee writers, Producers, Social Specialists, Live Content Creators
- Devise & implement strategic content plans and initiatives
- Manage relationships and optimization of partners like WSC Sports, Zoomph, Slate & Grabyo
- Lead digital reporting for organic and branded content
Senior Producer/Coordinating Producer
Blue Duck Media
09.2020 - Current
- Executive Producer of Tom Rinaldi Presents. Both Season 1 and 2 were in Top 10 of Sports Podcasts on Apple
- Show Runner for Half-Forgotten History with Trey Wingo (podcast and vodcast)
- Show Runner for Chop Shop with Trey Wingo and Mark Schlereth (podcast and vodcast)
- Oversee and execute content distribution of Weekly podcasts on social media
- Implement best practices on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
- Provide production and distribution for clients, including the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Consulting Producer/Strategic Advisor
Caesars Entertainment
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Develop and Executive Produce weekly NFL betting show "Trey's Trends"
- Implement strategy for maximum distribution on social and with editorial partners
- Advise Caesars on social media best practices
Writer/Producer
Wondery - Freelance
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Research, write and help produce episodic podcast for the series "Sports Wars"
Senior Producer/Writer
Pure Hoops Media
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Produce podcasts, coordinate assets for social and digital distribution, write text pieces for basketball startup
Producer, Digital Video
ESPN
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Helped lead team responsible for a majority of ESPN's digital video views (YouTube, Social O&O)
- Led production best practices for enhanced videos including extensive graphic and production toolkit
- Implemented best practices for YouTube optimization, driving a 700% YoY revenue increase
- Produced reports for senior team members and executives on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis
- Hiring manager for 14 entry level employees
Producer, Social Production
ESPN
08.2012 - 02.2017
- Helped lead team's overhaul of SportsCenter Social, running day-to-day content and TV coordination
- Tripled audience from 10 million to 30 million fans in 2 1/2 years
- Implemented best practices and workflow, built and trained staff, created viable sales offerings/executions and drove record-setting traffic back to ESPN.com
- Led data-based content creation and coordination, including BTB relationship management with technology partners (Spredfast & Crowdtangle)
- Created innovative "Producer Panel" for real-time social data information on multiple platforms
- Had 3 direct reports get promoted & received 2 spot bonuses
Producer, Production Migration Unit
ESPN
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Helped lead video efforts for 5 local ESPN websites
- Developed and produced daily SportsCenter segments
- Conceptualized and oversaw 3 original webshows, contributed written articles
Segment Producer
ESPN
2007 - 2009
- Line-produced SportsCenter shows
- Taped guests, produced updates and helped lead AP/PA team
- Traveled with College GameDay, producing halftime and postgame segments for ABC and ESPN
- Won show's first Emmy award
Feature Producer/Associate Producer/Production Assistant
ESPN
02.1997 - 2007
- Produced features for College GameDay, SportsCenter, Outside the Lines
- Won 2 Emmy awards and was nominated 12 other times for various roles
- Edited highlights, montages, packages for numerous ESPN programs
Tournament Founder and Director
Dean Maragos Memorial Golf Tournament
2000 - Current
- Started an annual charity golf tournament in memory of ESPN employee killed in a car accident
- Average field of 100+ golfers, raised more than $100,000 for various charities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI1996
Skills
People Leadership and Management
Video Production - Live and Post
Podcast Development and Production
Video Distribution Optimization
Social Media Content Creation
Data Analysis and Reporting
Copy Editing
Writing
Hiring and On-boarding
Timeline
Consulting Producer/Strategic Advisor
Caesars Entertainment
08.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Producer/Coordinating Producer
Blue Duck Media
09.2020 - Current
Director & Executive Producer, Digital
National Lacrosse League
11.2019 - Current
Writer/Producer
Wondery - Freelance
08.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Producer/Writer
Pure Hoops Media
03.2019 - 05.2021
Producer, Digital Video
ESPN
02.2017 - 02.2019
Producer, Social Production
ESPN
08.2012 - 02.2017
Producer, Production Migration Unit
ESPN
10.2009 - 07.2012
Feature Producer/Associate Producer/Production Assistant
ESPN
02.1997 - 2007
Segment Producer
ESPN
2007 - 2009
Tournament Founder and Director
Dean Maragos Memorial Golf Tournament
2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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