Six-time Emmy-winning producer Bill Bracken has joined Dick Clark Productions as Executive Vice President of Production.
In his role, Bracken will oversee all elements of production across DCP’s portfolio of shows, including the Golden Globes, American Music Awards, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Golden Eve, Academy of Country Music Awards and more.
“We’re thrilled to have one of the industry’s very best join the team,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “Bill brings deep experience working on some of the most watched shows of our time, creative vision, operational excellence and a collaborative spirit to our work. We look forward to Bill’s leadership as we continue to grow and evolve our productions for years to come.”
Over his extensive career, Bracken has served as the longest-running broadcast producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for 32 years, as well as producing memorable events such as the Emmy Awards, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, Grand Opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, the NAACP Image Awards, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, NBC’s Christmas at Graceland and Disney+ live concert special Grace for the World: Live from St. Peters Square in Vatican City. Bracken has also spearheaded significant international productions in countries such as Canada, France, and Egypt.
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A six-time Emmy Award winner with 18 nominations, Bracken is a member of the Producers Guild of America and Directors Guild of America.
“Joining Dick Clark Productions is the chance of a lifetime,” Bracken shared. “I have always admired their legendary slate of programming, and at this transformative time of expansion for DCP, I’m excited to leave my mark on these iconic productions while continuing to enhance them for audiences across the globe.”
Dick Clark Productions is owned by Deadline parent Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge.