Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.
Dachman oversees all aspects of SVG's North American editorial operations – including all news on sportsvideo.org, the daily SVG Insider newsletter, and SVG’s annual print publications – and is one of the primary contributors to SVG's coverage of the sports-video-production industry. A member of the SVG team since 2009, Dachman also serves as Program Director for SVG's Esports Production Forum, RSN Summit, Sports Content Management Forum, Sports Graphics Forum, and TranSPORT conference.
Prior to joining SVG, he covered local sports for The Patriot Ledger in Quincy, MA, and served on the production staff of SiriusXM's The Ron & Fez Show. Dachman began his career in the Sports Information department at Northeastern University in Boston, where he earned a BA in Media Communications and Cinema Studies. A native of Denver, CO, Jason currently resides in Queens, NY, with his wife Alyson and daughter June.
Recent Posts by Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.
By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Friday, April 12, 2024 - 2:59 pm
Bugs Bunny and the Tasmanian Devil; Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman; Velma and Shaggy; Steven Universe; and Finn the Human will be among the Warner Bros. Discovery characters taking center […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Friday, April 12, 2024 - 1:00 pm
Sports Video Group is excited to welcome Mimir as a new corporate sponsor. Leveraging the power of the cloud, the video collaboration and production platform features production asset management, archive, […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Friday, April 12, 2024 - 10:03 am
The next chapter in the Caitlin Clark era begins with Monday’s WNBA Draft in Brooklyn, and ESPN is marking the occasion with its largest production for the event to date. […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 3:04 pm
Although the storied 69-year partnership between Augusta National and CBS Sports predates both Sean McManus and Verne Lundquist, it’s hard to imagine The Masters without either of them. All things […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 11:04 am
HAND (Human & Digital) is showcasing its global Talent ID registry at NAB 2024 (Booth W3921). HAND’s Talent ID is a unique identifier standard enabling cost savings and revenue acceleration for […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 2:32 pm
With final Nielsen reporting completed, Sunday’s epic title bout between No. 1 women’s seeds Iowa and South Carolina scored 18.9 million viewers, becoming the most-viewed women’s college basketball game ever […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Friday, April 5, 2024 - 4:11 pm
Big-time events are nothing new to Jimmy Platt, who has directed Monday Night Football, the CFP Championship Game, and countless other high-profile sports broadcasts during his decorated career. This weekend, […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Friday, April 5, 2024 - 3:32 pm
All eyes will be on Cleveland this weekend for what promises to be one of the most historic chapters in the history of women’s basketball. Coming off mind-boggling ratings for […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Friday, April 5, 2024 - 8:09 am
Real-time AR graphics, next-gen virtual studios, and ultra-sophisticated player-tracking systems have revolutionized what’s possible in the world of broadcast graphics. In this roundtable discussion of leading industry vendors, hear how […]
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By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. | Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 4:01 pm
The Natural Selection Tour has been referred to as “a manifestation of snowboarders’ wildest dreams.” When it comes to logistics, however, the live production of the backcountry freestyle competitions is […]
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