Jim Kowats
About Jim Kowats
Jim Kowats serves as the Senior Vice President of Productions at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, where he provides editorial guidance on over 2,000 digital content projects annually. He has a diverse background in production, having held key roles at notable organizations such as Discovery Networks International and National Geographic.
Work at MONUMENTAL
Jim Kowats serves as the Senior Vice President of Productions at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. He has held this position since 2016, overseeing a diverse range of content production. His responsibilities include providing editorial guidance on over 2,000 original digital content projects each year. Kowats ensures that this content is effectively utilized across various platforms, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and television. He manages a team of more than 40 full-time personnel and contractors, driving the adoption of emerging digital video and production strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jim Kowats holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and International Studies from Northwestern University, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Communications, Culture & Technology from Georgetown University, completing his studies from 1996 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in content production and editorial guidance.
Background
Before joining Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Jim Kowats accumulated extensive experience in the media industry. He worked at Discovery Networks International as a Supervising Producer from 1999 to 2004. He then served as an Executive Producer at Discovery Inc from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, he was a Showrunner, Producer, Writer, and Director at National Geographic from 2006 to 2008. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of content production across various platforms.
Achievements
In his role at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Jim Kowats is responsible for the creative and budgetary processes of a wide range of content, including live shows, network series, and global sales videos. He develops and oversees the annual production budget, which includes forecasting digital and linear production requirements and capital expenditure purchases. His leadership in managing a large production team has contributed to the successful execution of numerous projects.