Adam Sachs

SVP Comedy & Entertainment Radio and Podcasts at SiriusXM

Adam Sachs is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Team Coco, a comedy media company founded by Conan O'Brien. He has been in this role since January 2018, overseeing the day-to-day strategy and execution of the company's media business, which includes TV series, podcasts, live events, and branded digital content.1 2

Sachs has a notable background in the podcasting industry. Before joining Team Coco, he served as the CEO of Midroll Media, a leading podcast company known for producing popular shows like "WTF with Marc Maron" and "Comedy Bang! Bang!" He also held the position of Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Chernin Group, where he focused on investment opportunities and strategic execution for portfolio companies.1 2

In addition to his role at Team Coco, Sachs is involved in various capacities in the media sector, including being a strategic advisor for Higher Ground Audio and working as an angel investor for early-stage startups in media and technology.2 His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Radio/Television/Film from Northwestern University.2

Highlights

Apr 3 · twitter

Excited to finally announce this one!

Nov 27 · Los Angeles Times

How Conan O'Brien co-host Matt Gourley broke through the podcast ... - Los Angeles Times

Sep 11 · New York Magazine

On With Kara Swisher: Conan O'Brien on Late Night's Decline - New York Magazine

Jan 28 · sound.northwestern.edu

Adam Sachs: A Team (Coco) Player - Sound Arts and Industries

Experience

SVP Comedy & Entertainment Radio and Podcasts at SiriusXM and Team Coco (February 2023 - Present)

President at Team Coco (June 2021 - February 2023), COO at Team Coco (January 2018 - June 2021), Strategic Advisor at Higher Ground Audio (January 2018 - Present), Angel Investor/Advisor at Early Stage Startups - Primarily Media and Tech (August 2016 - Present), Entrepreneur In Residence at The Chernin Group (January 2017 - January 2018), Vice President of Digital Audio at The E.W. Scripps Company (July 2015 - July 2016), CEO at Midroll Media (June 2014 - July 2016), COO and Head of Product at Midroll Media (October 2013 - June 2014), Co-Founder and CEO at StepOut (FKA Ignighter) (August 2007 - September 2013), Commercial Integration Coordinator at Sony Pictures Entertainment (May 2006 - June 2007)