Lindsay Sparrow Bennett
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Experienced content strategist and media veteran who has helped shape the industry's most iconic entertainment and lifestyle brands, including Magnolia Network (led by Chip & Joanna Gaines), HBO Max, and HGTV. Highly skilled leader with deep background in streamlining media operations and optimizing content across platforms for maximum engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
VP, Scheduling, Magnolia Network & HBO Max
Warner Brothers Discovery
07.2019 - Current
- Develop and execute Magnolia Network’s multiplatform content strategy; served on network's executive launch team, including rollout of Magnolia Network's standalone app
- Oversee daily content operations for Magnolia Network’s linear channel & streaming library, working in close partnership with research, ad sales, marketing, PR, and finance to drive network priorities
- Supervise HBO Max/Discovery+ publishing and scheduling for HGTV, Food Network/Cooking Channel, Adult Swim, and Kids & Family content, engaging with brand leadership to support and amplify network strategies
- Lead cross-functional team of direct reports to implement strategy and successful content launches across platforms
Director, Program Planning, HGTV
Discovery Inc
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Partnered with senior leadership to forecast programming needs, evaluate performance metrics, and contribute to quarterly and annual planning cycles
- Collaborated cross-functionally with content operations, ad sales, and editorial teams to manage schedule changes, optimize launch strategies, and maintain compliance with internal planning systems
- Oversaw schedule integrity and version control, ensuring accurate metadata and timely updates during high-volume programming shifts
- Led workflow optimization initiatives for the wider Discovery Inc. network group, streamlining day-to-day operations across content planning tools
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TNAdditional Experience
HGTV
Manager, Program Planning 2013-2016
Coordinator, Program Planning 2011-2013
DIY Network/Fine Living Network
Coordinator, Programming Planning 2008-2011
Scripps Networks Interactive
Coordinator, Closed Captioning Operations 2004-2008
Timeline
VP, Scheduling, Magnolia Network & HBO Max
Warner Brothers Discovery
07.2019 - Current
Director, Program Planning, HGTV
Discovery Inc
03.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Carson-Newman University
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