I am an award-winning producer and creative lead with deep expertise across television, digital, branded and audio content. I’m known for delivering high-impact, talent-led work that blends entertainment with purpose. I’ve created standout content in collaboration with leading brands and networks including Warner Bros., NBC, Facebook, Condé Nast, GoDaddy and more. I’m a nine-time Emmy nominee, proud winner and Digiday Award honoree. Most recently I served as Showrunner for GoDaddy’s Icons, led production overhaul and drove record engagement: a 355% spike, doubled subscriber growth and the highest organic search traffic in the brand’s YouTube history. I have built and led production teams, launched and relaunched series and podcasts, and partnered with strategic brands to create scalable, entertaining content across TV, digital and social platforms.

Sanford Marcus

I am an award-winning producer and creative lead with deep expertise across television, digital, branded and audio content. I’m known for delivering high-impact, talent-led work that blends entertainment with purpose. I’ve created standout content in collaboration with leading brands and networks including Warner Bros., NBC, Facebook, Condé Nast, GoDaddy and more. I’m a nine-time Emmy nominee, proud winner and Digiday Award honoree. Most recently I served as Showrunner for GoDaddy’s Icons, led production overhaul and drove record engagement: a 355% spike, doubled subscriber growth and the highest organic search traffic in the brand’s YouTube history. I have built and led production teams, launched and relaunched series and podcasts, and partnered with strategic brands to create scalable, entertaining content across TV, digital and social platforms.

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I am an award-winning producer and creative lead with deep expertise across television, digital, branded and audio content. I’m known for delivering high-impact, talent-led work that blends entertainment with purpose. I’ve created standout content in collaboration with leading brands and networks including Warner Bros., NBC, Facebook, Condé Nast, GoDaddy and more. I’m a nine-time Emmy nominee, proud winner and Digiday Award honoree.

Most recently I served as Showrunner for GoDaddy’s Icons, led production overhaul and drove record engagement: a 355% spike, doubled subscriber growth and the highest organic search traffic in the brand’s YouTube history. I have built and led production teams, launched and relaunched series and podcasts, and partnered with strategic brands to create scalable, entertaining content across TV, digital and social platforms.

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Work Experience

Showrunner, Original Content at GoDaddy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Overhauled and led production for Icons, GoDaddy’s flagship YouTube-first video series spotlighting entrepreneurs, driving a 355% spike in engagement, doubling subscriber growth and delivering the highest organic search traffic in the brand’s YouTube history.
Co-Executive Producer at OWN
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Led creative for OWN’s first late-night talk show, featuring talent from the network’s hit series; managed post-production, staff and live studio operations from concept through launch.
Head of Video at MYX Fitness
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Supervised all video content (editorial, marketing, social) for a connected fitness startup; developed original programming slate; built and led internal production team; oversaw full studio build and content pipeline; collaborated cross-functionally to drive brand identity and scalable creative strategy; initiated co-productions with Thrive Global, Newsy, Virtual Active and Cultivated Entertainment.
Executive Producer, 'Home Sweat Home' at Facebook Watch
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Created and produced unscripted healthy living series for the launch of Facebook Watch; oversaw all creative and production from ideation to delivery.
Supervising Producer, 'Harry' at NBC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Led the celebrity producing team for Emmy-winning daytime talk show hosted by Harry Connick Jr.; wrote and produced comedy bits, games, musical performances, demos, lifestyle and branded segments, as well as themed episodes.
Supervising Producer, Facebook Live at Condé Nast Entertainment
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Led Condé Nast’s first major Facebook Live initiative, developing live video strategy across Vogue, Bon Appétit, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Architectural Digest and more; partnered with editorial, marketing and social teams to create brand-aligned live video content; created and cast pilots and series tailored to each brand’s identity.
Head of Video at Bark & Co.
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Led the development and production of all original scripted and unscripted content for Bark & Co.’s video division; created a brand-aligned content strategy shaping BarkPost’s voice; built and managed an in-house team and production partners; established company-wide workflows and produced original TV projects; collaborated with Audience Development to drive engagement and expand reach; managed P&L and the studio build.
Executive Producer, 'People Now' (Launch) at Time Inc. Studios
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Led creative development, casting and staffing for People magazine’s first live, daily web series; shaped the show’s tone, format and production strategy to align with People’s editorial voice and digital reach; collaborated with editorial, video and marketing to ensure cross-platform integration.
Executive Producer, Current Series at Veria Living
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Spearheaded the rebrand of a first-of-its-kind health and wellness network, producing over 300 episodes across multiple studio-based talk series focused on lifestyle, celebrity, human interest, food, health and fitness; staffed and launched all series, developed on-camera talent and managed production budgets; collaborated with ad sales, PR, marketing and digital teams to amplify launches; implemented production plans to meet creative and business objectives; launched the network’s first live, interactive talk show.
Senior Talent Producer at OWN
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Produced daily segments for The Gayle King Show, booking top-tier talent and newsmakers.
Supervising Producer at Condé Nast Digital Productions
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Winner of the 2007–2008 Emmy Award for Outstanding Advanced Media Program; developed and scaled original digital-first video formats driving early audience growth and positioning Condé Nast as a leader in platform-native content; oversaw video production across Vogue, Epicurious, GQ and others; produced branded content for Maybelline, Kenneth Cole, Swatch; supervised multi-platform coverage of live events like 'Epicurious Eats' and Fashion’s Night Out.

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