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Nico Thornberg

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Senior Director, Platform Operations at Peacock
📍 Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Nico Thornberg is the Senior Director of Platform Operations at Peacock, leveraging a deep expertise in large-scale live sports broadcasting. A graduate of James Madison University with a B. S. in Communication Studies, his career is highlighted by leadership roles during multiple Olympic Games and an Emmy award for his work with NBC Sports.

Outside of his professional focus on sports media, Nico has shown an interest in animal welfare, having previously planned adoption events for the SPCA. During college, he was also actively involved in his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, organizing events as the Brotherhood Chair, showcasing his early aptitude for planning and leadership.

He is a Sports Emmy award winner for his role in the outstanding digital coverage of the Rio Olympics.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Platform Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Personality Overview

How Nico shows up

Non-Confrontational
Consensus Focused
Story Driven

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Nico cares about

Live Sports Broadcasting
He has built his career on managing operations for high-profile live events, including the Olympics and Super Bowl, for NBC Sports and Peacock.
Olympic Coverage
He won an Emmy for the Rio Olympics, was recently a Senior Producer for the Paris Games, and posts about his experiences, showing a deep professional and personal passion.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Senior Director, Platform Operations
Peacock
4-2022 - 11-2024
Director, Content Merchandising & Operations
Peacock
1-2021 - 4-2022
Sr. Manager, Content Merchandising & Operations
Peacock
11-2016 - 4-2018
Manager, Video Operations
NBC Sports
1-2016 - 11-2016
Video Streaming Assistant Manager
NBC Sports
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Media appearances

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Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science
James Madison University
2005 - 2009
Education details unavailable
Fairfield Warde High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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