Kieran Sells
Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in media and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Talent & Industry Relations
SiriusXM
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Owned talent and industry relations strategy across Music, Talk, Comedy, and Sports channels, supporting high-impact, time sensitive programming initiatives
- Proactively pitched, booked and secured talent, events, and cultural moments that aligned with editorial priorities and audience demand
- Built and maintained senior-level relationships with artists, managers, agents and publicists to drive exclusive access and competitive bookings
- Partnered cross-functionally with PR, Marketing, and Programming teams to maximize on-air visibility and digital amplification
- Led execution of branded broadcast events with key partners including Netflix and Elevation Pictures, supporting revenue and brand objectives
- Developed and executed a digital programming strategy that increased audience engagement by 40%+
- Delivered monthly performance reporting, audience insights and strategic recommendations to Programming leadership
Producer
TODAY with Hoda and Jenna (NBCUniversal)
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Curated, pitched, and produced pop culture, entertainment, and topical stories for a nationally broadcast daily talk show
- Developed creative marketing and brand integrations within editorial content to drive revenue opportunities
- Collaborated with production teams to deliver successful remote broadcasts from New Orleans and Quebec City
Senior Producer
The Morning Show (Corus Entertainment)
09.2011 - 09.2022
- Pitched, chased, wrote, and edited entertainment and lifestyle segments for a national broadcast achieving #1 ratings
- Served as primary liaison with publicists and agents to secure top-tier guests and exclusive content
- Partnered closely with sales leadership to develop a portfolio of new clients and high-value on-air integrations
- Led, mentored, and supervised segment producers and interns, ensuring creative quality and editorial integrity
- Played a key role in sustaining long-term audience growth and national relevance over a decade-long tenure
Education
Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Mass Media Major
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Data-driven decision making
- Training and development
- Partnership development
- Budget oversight
- Influencing and negotiating
- Excellent communication
- Analytical thinking
AWARDS
- Daytime Emmy Nomination - 2023
- Peabody Award - 2022
- Shaw Media Creative Thinker “Game Changer” Award - 2015
LEADERSHIP
- Guest Speaker & Mentor, Temple University
- Guest Speaker & Mentor, Humber College
- Guest Speaker & Mentor, York University
Affiliations
- Voting Member, Academy of Country Music
- Voting Member, Country Music Association
- Voting Member, The JUNO Awards
- Judge, Emerge Media Awards
Timeline
Senior Manager, Talent & Industry Relations
SiriusXM
04.2024 - 12.2025
Producer
TODAY with Hoda and Jenna (NBCUniversal)
11.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Producer
The Morning Show (Corus Entertainment)
09.2011 - 09.2022
Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Mass Media Major
Temple University