Select engagements from current and recent work. Some engagements are described without attribution due to confidentiality constraints.

Work

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Global Consumer Brand (Confidential)

The organization had invested in audio across multiple markets but lacked a unified operating model and consistent creative pipeline. Re-architected a global audio ecosystem including operating model, governance structure, and scalable workflow for concept development across markets. Delivered greenlit creative slate and go-to-market rollout plan.

Audio Ecosystem Architecture

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Mills Entertainment

Built market positioning and growth strategy for Mills’ podcast and creator touring business. Defined the service offering framework, prioritized target partners, and established the partnership pipeline the team is now executing against.

Podcast Growth and Sponsorship Strategy

"Steve helped us sharpen how we position Mills for the next phase of creator and podcast touring. He translated big-picture strategy into a clear roadmap and priorities, and we're now executing against it with him on retainer."

— Mike Mills
CEO and Founder, Mills Entertainment

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Strategic audit of flagship policy podcast, validating high-value audience and mapping staged growth plan. Delivered production playbook, format and pacing updates, YouTube discovery strategy, and sponsorship revenue framework.

Creator Touring Growth Strategy

Beacon Global Strategies

"Steve was collaborative and highly practical. He gave us a playbook we're actively implementing, from format and pacing updates to key art and a clearer YouTube and sponsorship plan."

— Beacon Global Strategies

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Eight-Figure Creator Business (Confidential)

Rapid growth had outpaced internal systems, creating bottlenecks and founder-level decision dependency. Redesigned operating system behind a top-tier channel, improving delegation and efficiency while maintaining creative standards. Built long-range roadmap with initiative sequencing and KPI tracking.

Operating System Redesign

"Steve rebuilt how we run the business day to day. We're putting out more without adding headcount, and I finally have my time back to focus on growth instead of constant firefighting."

— Founder
Eight-Figure Creator Business

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Paramount Global

EVP, Podcasts & Audio (Prior Role)

Led podcast division as EVP, transforming it into a top-10 publisher. Managed P&L, operations, and content across The Daily Show, 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Star Trek, and Late Show with Stephen Colbert.