FOX Sports Names Brad Zager Executive Producer, EVP/Head of Production & Operations
LOS ANGELES – Today, FOX Sports announces Brad Zager has been named Executive Producer, EVP/Head of Production & Operations effective February 1. In this new role, Zager will oversee all live event production, pre- and post-game shows, all operations and creative services. As Executive Producer, he will be responsible for the look, sound and editorial content for game broadcasts. The announcement was made by Mark Silverman, President, FOX Sports National Networks.
“We are thrilled to elevate Brad to lead our award-winning production and operations team as we embark on an exciting new future,” said Silverman. “Brad has been an integral part of FOX Sports for more than 20 years and we are confident his wealth of experience and unique ability to innovate will be a major asset to the network.”
Most recently, Zager led operations across all productions airing on FOX Sports, FS1 and FS2. Over his 23 year career, Brad has served in leadership roles at FOX Sports West and Prime Ticket producing Los Angeles Dodgers baseball, as well as most notably overseeing the successful launch of FOX Sports in Japan.
“It’s an honor to be named to this newly created role,” said Zager. “I look forward to the opportunity to work everyday with our incredible talent in front of the camera and amazing production and operations group behind it to make sure FOX Sports continues its position as the leader in live sports.”
Zager has spent his entire career at FOX Sports beginning in 1996 as an intern at FOX Sports West where his career quickly grew serving as both Associate Producer and Associate Director during that time. His vast expertise includes producing for Major League Baseball, Premier Boxing Champions, College Football, College Basketball and Formula 1 racing.
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About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com and FOX Sports GO. Also included in the Group are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
