I’m Rich Monahan, an Emmy-winning Senior Content Producer, Writer, and Storyteller who crafts marketing, news, and storytelling content for Fortune 500 brands and 30+ documentary and reality TV series for streaming networks. I collaborate with C-suite executives, hosts, and subject-matter experts to shape compelling narratives, ensure a consistent brand voice, and deliver engaging digital audio/video experiences that resonate with audiences and drive results. Based in Denver, I’m passionate about turning big ideas into authentic, well-researched stories with engaging personalities. I lead end-to-end production from concept through post, developing treatments and scripts, managing talent prep, logistics, budgets, and schedules, and ensuring brand strategy is evident in every piece. I thrive in collaborative environments, value diverse perspectives, and create high-quality storytelling across television and digital platforms. I hold a BA in Communications: Film & TV Production from Temple University, studied business law & administration at Drexel, and am affiliated with the Producers Guild of America.

Rich Monahan

I’m Rich Monahan, an Emmy-winning Senior Content Producer, Writer, and Storyteller who crafts marketing, news, and storytelling content for Fortune 500 brands and 30+ documentary and reality TV series for streaming networks. I collaborate with C-suite executives, hosts, and subject-matter experts to shape compelling narratives, ensure a consistent brand voice, and deliver engaging digital audio/video experiences that resonate with audiences and drive results. Based in Denver, I’m passionate about turning big ideas into authentic, well-researched stories with engaging personalities. I lead end-to-end production from concept through post, developing treatments and scripts, managing talent prep, logistics, budgets, and schedules, and ensuring brand strategy is evident in every piece. I thrive in collaborative environments, value diverse perspectives, and create high-quality storytelling across television and digital platforms. I hold a BA in Communications: Film & TV Production from Temple University, studied business law & administration at Drexel, and am affiliated with the Producers Guild of America.

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I’m Rich Monahan, an Emmy-winning Senior Content Producer, Writer, and Storyteller who crafts marketing, news, and storytelling content for Fortune 500 brands and 30+ documentary and reality TV series for streaming networks. I collaborate with C-suite executives, hosts, and subject-matter experts to shape compelling narratives, ensure a consistent brand voice, and deliver engaging digital audio/video experiences that resonate with audiences and drive results. Based in Denver, I’m passionate about turning big ideas into authentic, well-researched stories with engaging personalities.

I lead end-to-end production from concept through post, developing treatments and scripts, managing talent prep, logistics, budgets, and schedules, and ensuring brand strategy is evident in every piece. I thrive in collaborative environments, value diverse perspectives, and create high-quality storytelling across television and digital platforms. I hold a BA in Communications: Film & TV Production from Temple University, studied business law & administration at Drexel, and am affiliated with the Producers Guild of America.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Producer, Creative Strategy, Writer, Editor at DISH Network
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Collaborated with C-Suite Execs & Sr Managers on News, Marketing & Storytelling digital audio/video content for DISH Wireless, Boost Infinite, and OnTech Smart Home Services. Ensured brand strategy/voice were manifested in best-in-class outcomes. Led kickoff sessions and marketing/storytelling campaigns & tactics to achieve best-in-class customer/employee engagement.
Exec Producer, Creative Strategy, Writer at TrueWorld Prods / Lunchtime Ent
January 1, 2009 - Present
Specializing in Branded content, Commercials, Corporate Communications, and studio-based Direct Response video known for crafted storytelling and outstanding collaborations.
Executive Producer at Gaia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Forbidden Technology
Co-Executive Producer at History Channel
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Ancient Aliens: Origins
Executive Producer at Travel Channel
December 31, 2020 - September 5, 2025
UFOs: The Lost Evidence
Executive Producer at Destination America/AHC
January 1, 2018 - Present
UFOs: Uncovering the Truth
Executive Producer at Pursuit Channel
January 1, 2017 - Present
Wild Rescue
Supervising Producer at Animal Planet
December 31, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Finding Bigfoot
Supervising Producer at Spike TV
December 31, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Catch A Contractor
Supervising Producer at Travel Channel
December 31, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Hotel Secrets & Legends
Co-Executive Producer at Travel Channel
December 31, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Ghost Adventures
Co-Executive Producer at Investigation Discovery
December 31, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Catch My Killer
Co-Executive Producer at History Channel
December 31, 2012 - September 5, 2025
Ancient Aliens
Supervising Producer at History Channel
January 1, 2009 - Present
Nostradamus Effect
Supervising Producer at Discovery Planet Green
December 31, 2008 - September 5, 2025
Renovation Nation
Senior Story Producer at Discovery
December 31, 2007 - September 5, 2025
Lobster Wars
Supervising Producer at Syfy
December 31, 2007 - September 5, 2025
Ghost Hunters
Co-Executive Producer at TLC
December 31, 2005 - September 5, 2025
Possessed Possessions
Supervising Producer at Discovery
December 31, 2004 - September 5, 2025
Dude Room
Supervising Producer at Discovery Health
December 31, 2003 - September 5, 2025
Adoption Stories
Supervising Producer at TLC
December 31, 2002 - September 5, 2025
Stories from the O.R.
Executive Producer at TLC
December 31, 2001 - September 5, 2025
A Makeover Story
Senior Producer, Creative Strategy, Writer, Editor at DISH Network
January 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Collaborated with C-Suite Execs & Sr Managers on News, Marketing & Storytelling digital audio/video content for DISH Wireless, Boost Infinite, and OnTech Smart Home Services. Lead project kickoff sessions and marketing/storytelling campaigns & tactics to achieve best-in-class customer/employee engagement.
Exec Producer, Creative Strategy, Writer at TrueWorld Prods / Lunchtime Ent
January 1, 2009 - Present
Specializing in Branded content, Commercials, Corporate Communications, and studio-based Direct Response video known for crafted storytelling and outstanding collaborations.
Executive Producer at Gaia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Forbidden Technology
Co-Executive Producer at History Channel
January 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Ancient Aliens: Origins
Executive Producer at Travel Channel
January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
UFOs: The Lost Evidence
Executive Producer at Destination America/AHC
January 1, 2018 - Present
UFOs: Uncovering the Truth
Executive Producer at Pursuit Channel
January 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Wild Rescue
Supervising Producer at Animal Planet
January 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Finding Bigfoot
Supervising Producer at Spike TV
January 1, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Catch A Contractor
Supervising Producer at Travel Channel
January 1, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Hotel Secrets & Legends
Co-Executive Producer at Travel Channel
January 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Ghost Adventures
Co-Executive Producer at Investigation Discovery
January 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Catch My Killer
Co-Executive Producer at History Channel
January 1, 2012 - September 5, 2025
Ancient Aliens
Supervising Producer at History Channel
January 1, 2009 - September 5, 2025
Nostradamus Effect
Supervising Producer at Discovery Planet Green
January 1, 2008 - September 5, 2025
Renovation Nation
Senior Story Producer at Discovery
January 1, 2007 - September 5, 2025
Lobster Wars
Supervising Producer at Syfy
January 1, 2007 - September 5, 2025
Ghost Hunters
Co-Executive Producer at TLC
January 1, 2005 - September 5, 2025
Possessed Possessions
Supervising Producer at Discovery
January 1, 2004 - Present
Dude Room
Supervising Producer at Discovery Health
January 1, 2003 - September 5, 2025
Adoption Stories
Supervising Producer at TLC
January 1, 2002 - September 5, 2025
Stories from the O.R.
Executive Producer at TLC
January 1, 2001 - September 5, 2025
A Makeover Story
Senior Producer, Creative Strategy, Writer, Editor at DISH Network
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Collaborated with C-Suite leadership on News, Marketing & Storytelling digital audio/video content for DISH Wireless, Boost Infinite, and OnTech Smart Home Services. Ensured brand strategy and voice were clearly manifested in best-in-class outcomes. Led kickoff sessions and campaigns to achieve strong customer and employee engagement.
Executive Producer at TrueWorld Prods / Lunchtime Ent
December 31, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Specializing in branded content, commercials, corporate communications, and studio-based Direct Response video known for crafted storytelling and outstanding collaborations.
Executive Producer at Gaia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Executive Producer for Forbidden Technology project.
Co-Executive Producer at History Channel
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Ancient Aliens: Origins
Executive Producer at Travel Channel
December 31, 2020 - September 5, 2025
UFOs: The Lost Evidence
Executive Producer at Destination America/AHC
December 31, 2018 - September 5, 2025
UFOs: Uncovering the Truth
Executive Producer at Pursuit Channel
December 31, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Wild Rescue
Supervising Producer at Animal Planet
December 31, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Finding Bigfoot
Supervising Producer at Spike TV
December 31, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Catch A Contractor
Supervising Producer at Travel Channel
December 31, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Hotel Secrets & Legends
Co-Executive Producer at Travel Channel
December 31, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Ghost Adventures
Co-Executive Producer at Investigation Discovery
December 31, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Catch My Killer
Co-Executive Producer at History Channel
December 31, 2012 - September 5, 2025
Ancient Aliens
Supervising Producer at History Channel
December 31, 2009 - September 5, 2025
Nostradamus Effect
Supervising Producer at Discovery Planet Green
December 31, 2008 - September 5, 2025
Renovation Nation
Senior Story Producer at Discovery
December 31, 2007 - September 5, 2025
Lobster Wars
Supervising Producer at Syfy
December 31, 2007 - September 5, 2025
Ghost Hunters
Co-Executive Producer at TLC
December 31, 2005 - September 5, 2025
Possessed Possessions
Supervising Producer at Discovery
December 31, 2004 - September 5, 2025
Dude Room
Supervising Producer at Discovery Health
December 31, 2003 - September 5, 2025
Adoption Stories
Supervising Producer at TLC
December 31, 2002 - September 5, 2025
Stories from the O.R.
Executive Producer at TLC
December 31, 2001 - September 5, 2025
A Makeover Story

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Film & TV Production at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Law & Administration at Drexel University
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
BA in Communications: Film & TV Production at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Business Law & Administration at Drexel University
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
BA in Communications: Film & TV Production at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Business Law & Administration at Drexel University
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025

Qualifications

Daytime Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
United Nations UNICEF Award
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
New York Festivals Grand Trophy
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
National Educational Media Silver Apple
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
New York Festivals Gold World Medal
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
WorldFest Houston Int’l Silver
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
CINE Golden Eagle
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
American Film Institute ‘Visions of U.S.’
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Daytime Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
United Nations UNICEF Award
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
New York Festivals Grand Trophy
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
National Educational Media Silver Apple
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
New York Festivals Gold World Medal
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
WorldFest Houston Int’l Silver Star
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
CINE Golden Eagle
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
AFI ‘Visions of U.S.’
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other