Award-winning production executive and hands-on creative leader with 20+ years building teams, driving content strategy, and delivering across documentary, unscripted, brand, and digital platforms. A self-starter who develops original ideas, directs in the field, edits, and manages budgets and stakeholders—without needing layers of support. Five-time National Sports Emmy Award winner and lifelong storyteller, known for end-to-end leadership from concept through delivery across broadcast, streaming, and digital formats. Operates as EP, director, and editor, shaping creative vision while handling staffing, resources, and client relationships.

Brad Lockhart

Award-winning production executive and hands-on creative leader with 20+ years building teams, driving content strategy, and delivering across documentary, unscripted, brand, and digital platforms. A self-starter who develops original ideas, directs in the field, edits, and manages budgets and stakeholders—without needing layers of support. Five-time National Sports Emmy Award winner and lifelong storyteller, known for end-to-end leadership from concept through delivery across broadcast, streaming, and digital formats. Operates as EP, director, and editor, shaping creative vision while handling staffing, resources, and client relationships.

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Award-winning production executive and hands-on creative leader with 20+ years building teams, driving content strategy, and delivering across documentary, unscripted, brand, and digital platforms. A self-starter who develops original ideas, directs in the field, edits, and manages budgets and stakeholders—without needing layers of support.

Five-time National Sports Emmy Award winner and lifelong storyteller, known for end-to-end leadership from concept through delivery across broadcast, streaming, and digital formats. Operates as EP, director, and editor, shaping creative vision while handling staffing, resources, and client relationships.

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Work Experience

Contractor Director, Creative Production at Raycom Media / Gray Television
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Built a brand-new in-house agency specializing in white-glove digital video advertising; managed a team of producers, designers, and editors; led transition during a corporate merger; designed creative infrastructure to optimize ad planning and production in support of sales; oversaw project management, briefs, budgets, equipment, and facility expansion.
Director, Creative Production at Raycom Media / Gray Television
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Built a new in-house creative agency from the ground up, designing workflows, hiring/managing creators, and establishing production infrastructure for medical, automotive, and travel advertising. Led the creative team through a major corporate merger while maintaining output quality during transition. Oversaw project management, creative briefs, strategy, and facility expansion aligned to national sales goals.
Founder/Executive Producer at Lockhart Media
August 1, 2016 - Present
Developed, directed, and edited original post-produced films and features for networks and clients; managed large-scale production including budgets, staffing, and client relations; provided hands-on creative leadership with editor vision, multi-platform strategy, and team development.
Executive Producer / Owner at Lockhart Media
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded and operates an independent production company delivering original documentary, unscripted, and brand content for national networks, streaming platforms, and Fortune 500 clients. Functions as EP, director, and editor across projects, driving creative vision from concept through delivery with full ownership of budget, staffing, and client relationships. Recognized for versatility across formats and platforms; works with clients including ESPN, Amazon, NASCAR, and NFL.
Director, Production-Content Development at NASCAR Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 1, 2016
Developed, pitched, and produced original documentaries, features, and digital content for internal and external clients; created episodic and long-form programming for national television networks; managed non-event production including budgets, licensing, and distribution; supervised a team and mentored new talent; directed cross-functional content strategy aligning editorial and brand goals; distributed new content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
Supervising Producer / Senior Producer at NASCAR Productions
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2010
Developed, pitched, and produced original documentaries, features, and digital content for internal and external clients; created episodic and long-form programming for national television networks; managed all aspects of non-event production, including budgets, licensing, and distribution; supervised a team of producers and production coordinators; hired and mentored new talent; directed cross-functional content strategy and distribution across platforms.
Director, Production & Content Development at NASCAR Productions
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2016
Supervised a department of 15 producers and coordinators—hiring, mentoring, and developing talent. Developed and pitched original content for broadcast networks, streaming platforms, and national corporate clients; managed distribution across all platforms. Led content strategy across editorial, brand, and digital divisions to align with business objectives and network relationships. Directed field production teams for live event and documentary environments, directing talent and crew.
Producer at IMS Productions
February 1, 2000 - July 1, 2005
Lead producer for the in-house production arm of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway/IndyCar Series; directed and edited features, commercials, and episodic programs for the Indy 500 broadcast partner; coordinated features for television and radio broadcast partners as well as cross-functional content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media Production/Communications at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
B.A., Media Production & Communications at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services