SVG All-Stars: Dan Nabors, Senior Director, Remote Engineering, TNT Sports

The veteran tech leader is helping guide Warner Bros. Discovery’s ‘at-home’ revolution

As the pace of change in sports production shows no signs of slowing, a new class of innovators and decision-makers is shaping the industry’s future. Now in its second season, our SVG All-Stars series spotlights the rising leaders driving that transformation, offering a look at their career paths, leadership philosophies, creative and technological contributions, and vision for what comes next. Each conversation introduces you to the people redefining the workflows, culture, and possibilities of live sports production.

In today’s rapidly evolving era of REMI, centralized workflows, and distributed-production models, engineering leadership has never been more essential. And few have been more essential to their network’s success in that shift than Dan Nabors, senior director, remote engineering, TNT Sports.

As a technical leader for TNT Sports on NHL, MLB, and NBA properties, Nabors plays a key role in shaping the end-to-end infrastructure that powers Warner Bros. Discovery’s most ambitious remote-production efforts.

His path is rooted in hands-on experience. Before joining Turner Sports in 2020, Nabors spent a decade inside Game Creek Video’s trucks, learning the craft from the ground up and supporting some of sport’s biggest events. That foundation now fuels his work guiding large-scale engineering plans, integrating new technology, and helping drive WBD’s MFP model, an approach that centralizes operations at TNT’s Techwood facility in Atlanta.

Whether leading the launch of new properties or overseeing TNT Sports’ first production from Roland Garros this past spring, Nabors has earned a reputation for transparency, calm leadership, and a deep respect for the teams who make live television possible.

In this edition of SVG All-Stars, Nabors reflects on the engineering discipline behind today’s remote workflows, the power of trust within a technical team, and the work ethic needed to thrive in an industry where the technology changes every day.

What are the key responsibilities of your current role?
Direct end-to-end technical operations for remote productions, including infrastructure planning, workflow optimization, and documentation development. Drive technology integration and process improvements to ensure scalable, high-quality delivery across distributed environments.

Nabors (far left) inside a production truck at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland with (from left) Lee Estroff, former senior director, strategic production planning, TNT Sports; Chris Brown, VP, technology and operations, WBD; Jennifer Vanderbilt, freelance technical manager; and Alex McKenn, senior manager, strategic production planning, Bleacher Report

What is one key industry trend that you believe is having a major impact on your organization right now?
We are driving innovation through the MFP model [WBD’s term for REMI production], a transformative approach to large-scale broadcasting. By leveraging Techwood facilities as the operational hub, we integrate advanced remote workflows and centralized resources to deliver network-scale productions efficiently. This model reduces travel and rental costs, reallocates budgets toward creative excellence, and sets a new standard for scalable, technology-driven production.

What is one core philosophy you try to live by when managing your team/operation?
My core leadership principle is honesty and transparency. I’m privileged to work with an exceptional team whose success is built on trust and accountability. This foundation enables us to consistently deliver at the highest level. The seamless cooperation within this department was instrumental in launching multiple new properties within the last 24 months.

What is your favorite event(s) you’ve ever worked?
While every production presents unique challenges, the project I am most proud of is the 2025 Roland Garros tournament. This marked the debut of a new property on our network and was my first experience leading a show of this scale internationally. Despite the extended time away from home, the knowledge gained and the energy onsite made it an unforgettable milestone in my career.

Nabors (far right) in a truck compound with Estroff (left) and Brown

How did you get started in sports production? What was your first job in the business?
My introduction to broadcast began early. My father owned and operated a small remote-production truck when I was a child so I would spend my weekends hanging out with my dad at random sporting events getting in everyone’s way and eating all the crew snacks.  When I turned 20, I had the opportunity to start installing fiber-optic cables in NHL and MLB stadiums for HDNET. It was at HDNet where I learned how to terminate fiber and spent the next few years traveling around polishing fiber at various racetracks and other sports facilities. This is what sparked my passion for broadcast, so I am thrilled we are back at NASCAR on TNT.

What’s one piece of advice you have for someone just starting their career in this industry?
A strong work ethic is essential in this industry. With technology evolving daily, it’s impossible to know everything at the start. Those who excel are the ones who consistently put in the effort to learn and adapt.

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