Sean Manzella
Emmy Award Winning Producer
Storytelling and content creation for major brands and companies in New York City and around the nation with experience managing all aspects of content creation for major features at top-tier media organizations.
Special expertise in camera operation and on-site shoot execution.
Work Examples
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Major Brand Collaborations
Traditionally a sponsor for the “Jr. Knicks Youth Coach of the Year Award,” HSS has pivoted its content to focus on their core competencies with specialized athlete care. Click to see the most recent feature on Amar’e Stoudemire’s knee surgery and tenure with the Knicks.
Knicks Genesis
An in-house produced mini-documentary about the origin of the New York Knicks, the NBA’s first basket ever, and the heavy influence of basketball on the Jewish-American population. (Director of Photography)
Delta is a repeat sponsor for Knicks and Rangers Pride content. They sponsor and promote 2 yearly pride games in MSG for the NYC Pride Basketball League and the NYC Pride Hockey Alliance. Their content has also included Delta employee spotlights in JFK Airport.
Other Brands
Northwell has the largest library of Branded Content with MSG Networks. Their sponsorship entitles them to 90 minutes of Branded Content each year. From features around their sponsored game nights, to live studio shows with Rangers Alumni, click the logo to see some examples.
Heineken’s branding focusses on fan experience and fan moments. In the past this content has lead to features about the tri-state hockey team rivalries. However, their most recent content involved a Knicks bar takeover with fan interviews to showcase a “Cheers Moment.”
Caesars is a long term sponsor of MSG Networks with serialized content around JB Smoove, feature content on their VIP experiences, daily sports betting updates, and monthly studio shows. This has created a large and versatile content bank for their brand.
Perhaps the longest sponsor of Branded Content at MSG Networks, Benjamin Moore’s content revolves around small businesses and community involvement. From local store spotlights to building sized murals and hockey rink renovations, click the logo to see more.
Serialized content for the Cadillac brand centered around their new flagship vehicles every year. MSG Networks Talent uses the car to host the “Cadillac Commute” with a team alumni or current player.
A rivalry based game-show featuring two friends, family members or colleagues that are fans of rival Tri-State Area teams. Each show is hosted by MSGN talent and is shot either on location or in a virtual studio space
Networks
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