Andrew John Tait
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
Experienced senior executive, leader, and manager in the Broadcast and Media Industry with a strong track record of high achievement. Skilled in producing exceptional content and upholding values across traditional and contemporary projects for diverse stakeholders.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF PRODUCTION
SPORTSMAX LTD
01.2018 - Current
- Full Management Responsibility for all Live and Non-Live Events, Programs, Content and Production in both Linear and Non-Linear
- P&L responsibility for all business drivers to protect and grow profit margins
- Developed & Maintained relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Developed partnerships and collaborations to enhance product offering and widen market reach
- Developed the strategy for Production and Marketing campaigns
- Anticipated, understood and developed market positioning in relation to the competitive landscape in the Caribbean
- Overall responsibility for relocation to new Production facility in Kingston, Jamaica
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION
IMG MEDIA
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Established and Managed Multi Channel Play out and Production Facility in Singapore
- Assembled and trained a team of 50 full time staff for multiple projects
- Oversee all Management Responsibility for all Live and Non-Live Events, Programs, Content and Production in both Linear and Non-Linear
- P&L responsibility for all business drivers to protect and grow profit margins
- Point of contact for Federations, Governing Bodies and Agencies
- Developed and maintained close working relationship to support internal Sales teams
- Anticipated, understood and developed market positioning in relation to the competitive landscape in Asia Pacific
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
ESPN STAR SPORTS
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Managed all activities and decisions for the entire business unit
- Part of negotiating team for rights acquisitions and renewals
- Maintained relationships with commercial partners and clients
- Point of contact for all Federations, Governing Bodies and Agencies
- Developed the strategy for all marketing and sales campaigns
- Anticipated, understood and developed market positioning in relation to the competitive landscape
- Oversaw the development and training of 40 dedicated full-time staff
- Established the editorial guidelines for all staff
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ESPN STAR Sports
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Overall responsibility for on air editorial and production of all programming and Digital content
- Leading a team of 30 full time and freelance staff
- Produced over 30 hours of live and non-live programming per week
- Overall responsibility for Business Development of channels and events
SENIOR PRODUCER
ESPN STAR Sports
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Responsible for establishing an entire Production Department after acquisition of major rights portfolio
- Responsible for creating on air and digital 'look' for all programming
- Developed and maintained relationships with all on screen sponsors
- Personally produced over 200 live events
- Onsite Producer at live event broadcasts
Education
High School Diploma -
St Cuthberts Grammar School
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom01-1981
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Policies and procedures
- Operational excellence
- KPI tracking
- Media Studies
- Written Communication
- Set Construction
- Scriptwriting
- Narration
- Casting
- Stakeholder Management
- Sales
- Post-Editing
- Technical Assistance
- Lighting
- Graphics
- Filming
- Team Management
- Social Development
- Remote Production
- Organization Skills
- Labor and Employment Law
- Coordinating Schedules
- Attention to Detail
- Storytelling
- Engaging Content
- Editorial
- Communication
- Event Management
- Digital Media
- New Media
- Marketing Communications
- Social Media
- Sports
- Sponsorship
- Sports Marketing
- Broadcast Television
- Video Production
- Television
- Management
- Broadcasting
- Digital Marketing
- Football
- Marketing
- Sponsorship Sales
- Media Production
- Entertainment
- Video
- Content Strategy
- Business Development
- TV Production
- Live Broadcast
- Broadcast Production
- Outside Broadcast
- Film Production
- Sports Management
- Documentaries
- Team Motivation
- Role Model
- Radio Broadcasting
- Editing
- Customer Engagement
- TV News Production
- Executive Production
- Content Production
- Consulting
- Media Strategy
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Talent Management
- Talent Booking
- Talent Scouting
- Digital Production
- Production Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
Malay
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF PRODUCTION
SPORTSMAX LTD
01.2018 - Current
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION
IMG MEDIA
01.2010 - 12.2018
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
ESPN STAR SPORTS
01.2005 - 12.2010
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ESPN STAR Sports
01.2003 - 12.2005
SENIOR PRODUCER
ESPN STAR Sports
01.2001 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
St Cuthberts Grammar School
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