ROY HAMILTON

Linkedin.com/in/royhamiltonsports/ advlnw@r.postjobfree.com 310-***-**** EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Senior media executive with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams in the production and programming of multi-platform content and on-air talent development for FOX Sports, ESPN, NBC, and CBS.

• Six-time Emmy award winning producer fluent in all aspects of production including live and studio shows, remote events, promotions, sales integrations, international, audio and digital content.

• Held P&L responsibility in managing production budgets of up to $5 million working closely with Operations and Finance to meet challenging goals for revenue, cost, quality and growth.

• Exceptional contract knowledge and experience negotiating regional team deals and talent agreements.

• Partnered with Ad Sales and Marketing to create brand integrations, promotional campaigns, and direct-to- consumer products in partnership with teams to generate more revenue from client relationships with Nike, Toyota, Kia, Farmers Insurance, and McDonalds.

• Served as chief liaison between FOX Sports Net and partners at NBA, MLB and NHL league offices.

• Expertise in building relationships with on-air talent and cultivating their development for sustained high performance; talent references include Gus Johnson, Kevin Frazier, Curt Menefee, Charles Davis, Pam Oliver, Charissa Thompson, Joel Klatt, Randy Moss, Kristina Pink, Brady Quinn, and Laura Rutledge. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RLH ENTERTAINMENT LLC, Santa Monica, CA

President & CEO June 2016 - Present

• Founded a multimedia consulting and on-air talent coaching company that works with businesses and broadcasting professionals to succeed in the media industry.

• Lead custom one-on-one talent training, career development and mentoring of aspiring broadcasting professionals to enhance their skills, confidence and opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals.

• Current business consulting projects include:

- All Net Resort and Arena, Las Vegas, NV, is a 27-acre project including a planned entertainment complex with two resort hotels, retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, broadcast center, and a multi-purpose 22,000-seated arena with a retractable roof.

- First Serves Partners, Boca Raton, FL, is an advisory board of talented entrepreneurs with experience in sports, media, entertainment, and technology to build value in breakthrough companies. FS1 & FS2, FOX SPORTS MEDIA GROUP, Los Angeles, CA Senior Vice President, Talent Development and Planning July 2013 – June 2016

• Conceived and was promoted to launch the first-ever Talent Development Department at FOX Sports.

• Led strategic planning and oversight of on-air talent recruitment, development, and retention for all FS1 and FS2 production entities.

• Established and maintained relationships with on-air talent, agents and managers; provided coaching and training to ensure consistent high level performance.

• Worked closely with show producers and news bureau to identify current and future talent needs and maximize usage of talent across all FOX Sports platforms.

• Interfaced with various FOX Sports departments, including technical operations, production scheduling, sales, digital, public relations, marketing, legal, and finance.

• Planned and implemented new technology, standards and procedures into productions including robotic cameras, touch screens, graphics packages, wireless cameras and microphones and a shot chart tracking system.

• Superior organizational and communication skills with exceptional ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, mission critical environment.

• Provided leadership and oversight of live games coverage, studio programming, digital content, operations, and optimizes opportunities for growth and new business. FOX SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS, FOX SPORTS MEDIA GROUP, Los Angeles, CA Vice President, Production and Executive Producer June 2001 – June 2013

• Coordinated the editorial aspects and live broadcast coverage of over 1300 NBA games annually, across 17 different FOX Sports regional networks.

• Managed productions with budgets that averaged $3 million for PAC-12 Football, Big 12 Football on FOX College Sports, PAC-12, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Tournaments, ACC Basketball, and other studio shows.

• Worked closely with Regional Programming Department to develop broadcast strategies program and production schedules that grew audience ratings and greater revenue for NBA, College Football, PAC-12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball, ACC, and PAC-12 Olympic Sports.

• Monitored and enhanced in-game features and segments including pregame shows, game coverage, halftimes, postgame shows and first round playoff coverage.

• Maintained a strong understanding of the latest trends in linear and nonlinear viewing habits and media consumption patterns.

• Coordinated news and game content for regional sports network digital platform.

• Managed large multi-functional operation teams including both staff and freelancers.

• Built and fostered strong relationships with rights partners including NBA, MLB, and NHL to maximize network access, cross-promotion, audience, and revenue.

• Created a platform for executive producers, directors, and NBA Director of Broadcast to meet, exchange information and ideas, and hold discussions to enhance coverage throughout the season.

• Developed and implemented programming opportunities for FOX Sports Networks and regional NBA teams to produce original content.

• Served as FOX’s chief liaison for PAC-12, Big 12, ACC, and Conference USA athletic directors, sports information directors, and head coaches.

• Collaborated with music department to identify recording artists to use for national collegiate and NBA regional platforms.

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Fine Arts

UCLA Basketball All-American Team

Professional NBA Basketball Player - First Round NBA Draft Pick (Selected 10th overall) Detroit Pistons & Portland Trail Blazers

AWARDS

Five-Time Emmy Award Winner for NCAA Basketball Tournament - CBS SPORTS Emmy Award Winner for Atlanta Summer Olympics – NBC SPORTS Two Telly Awards for Diversity Campaign – FOX Sports Regional Networks

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