Type Of Business:
Entertainment Firm
Expertise:
Mr. Ward's expertise is in the management of the operational aspect of interactive sports coverage, with particular emphasis on sporting events such as NFL Sunday Ticket Red Zone, MLB Extra Innings Strike Zone, U.S. Open Golf and Tennis, NASCAR and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Major Product/SVS:
Broadcast of Sporting Events including News, Movies and Entertainment Shows
Hobbies/Sports:
Exercising, Golfing, Film
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Minor in Journalism, Concentration in Radio, TV and Film, North Carolina State University (1991)
Affiliations Awards:
Sports Video Group
Industry:
Television Broadcasting & Production
Date of Distinction:
8/5/2009
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were winning 11 Emmy Awards, and working for the first time on the Super Bowl with Fox 5 in 2002, which took place after 9/11.
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his positive attitude, work experience and diligence, and the support he received from his mentors, including Beth Polson, who in his eyes serves not only as a professional motivator and mentor, but as someone who is like a mother to him.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his education and experience.
Extended Bio Profile:
In his three years with the entertainment firm, Mr. Ward has been instrumental in the launch of 'The 101,' DIRECTV’s original entertainment channel. Prior to earning his current position, he was a director of operations for Fox Sports, where he won 11 Emmy awards.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Sports Coverage Operations, Working on Start-Up Projects, Looking at the Infrastructure and Planning Strategically, Handling the Reviews of his Five Direct Report Employees which include 35 in Total, Training, Handling Incentives and Evaluations
Awards/Honors:
Recipient, Various Emmy Awards, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (11 Times)