Andrew Wagner

Andrew Wagner is an Emmy Award-winning producer and experienced professional in the live event, live broadcast, livestream, and virtual production industry.1 Here are some key details about his career and expertise:

Professional Experience

Andrew Wagner has been working as the Technical Director / Production Manager at Essence Communications Inc. since June 2018. In this role, he is responsible for:

• Overseeing the technical aspects of Essence Festival video production
• Managing content capture (over 300 hours over 4 days)
• Coordinating post-production workflow
• Directing live streams from various venues including the convention center and Super Dome1

Other Notable Positions

• Executive Producer/Owner: Wide Angle Productions (January 2007 - Present) Wide Angle Productions specializes in Virtual/REMI, Live Event, Live Stream, and Television Production.1

• Production Manager: Dotdash Meredith (June 2015 - Present) As a freelance Production Manager, he has worked on various field and in-house live stream events for multiple brands, including People TV.1

Achievements and Projects

Andrew Wagner has been involved in numerous high-profile projects throughout his career, including:

• Technical director for Essence Festival livestreams and content capture2
• Production manager for People Red Carpet Live livestreams from major award shows (EMMY, Grammy, SAG, Oscar)2
• Producer for the Emmy-awarded event "LZ Lambeau" honoring Wisconsin's Vietnam veterans12
• Production manager for Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII Halftime Shows2

Skills and Expertise

Andrew Wagner is known for his:

• Strong organizational skills
• Extensive experience in remote/virtual production
• Expertise in live, live-for-television, and livestream production
• Proficiency in managing large-scale sports and entertainment shows
• Experience in television production, theatrical production, and special events1

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Andrew Wagner has established himself as a respected professional in the field of live event and broadcast production.2