NETWORK LAUNCH
A start-up broadcast network with the long-term goal of highlighting BIPOC narratives & putting more HBCU student-athletes on Olympic rosters.
Client
Next Level Sports
& Entertainment
Category
Broadcast Media
Type of Work
Content Strategy
Systems Integration
Broadcast Production
Technical Direction
Roles
Head of Production
Content Strategist
Technical Director
Director of Photography
105M
HOMES WORLD-WIDE ARE WATCHING NLSE TV, UP FROM 44 MILLION
14
HBCU SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEXT COLLEGIATE LEGUE FOR BOTH MENS AND WOMENS PLAYERS
1
TELLY AWARD FOR D.E.I. IN BROADCAST & 1 EMMY WIN FOR A LIMITED SERIES
OVERVIEW
Focused on illuminating stories of African American and BIPOC athletes, NLSE uses an innovative approach and outlook to storytelling - and more importantly broadcast distribution - to create opportunities for HBCU student athletes and the community at large.
THE WORK
As head of production & technical director, Zach was tasked with building and leading a team to support the visionary growth and heavy innovation of the leadership team.
IMPACT
During Zach's time at the helm, he created and implemented various protocols, produced multiple TV shows and created the foundation for the Next Collegiate League. During that time, NLSE's viewership grew from 44 million to 105 million households worldwide. NLSE continues to innovate and grow offerings for both the linear broadcast and OTT streaming platforms. They have created their own collegiate sixes lacrosse league that offers HBCU student athletes a direct pipeline to potential Olympic national representation for the upcoming 2028 Olympic games.
