John Kosner

President at Kosner Media

Who is this and what do they do

John Kosner is the president of Kosner Media, a consulting company in the field of digital media and sports. An internet pioneer, he has been working in sports media for over 40 years, investing in and advising startups in the sports technology sector. He consults for Apple, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, MLS, and many other companies. He develops strategies for sports media and evaluates performances in various sports. He was a board member of 8th Wall, which was acquired by Niantic in 2022. He is a contributor to Sports Business Journal and serves as an expert witness for major law firms.

Basic information

Location

USA

Workplace

Kosner Media

Job title

President

Company website

https://www.kosnermedia.com

Experience

890 Fifth Avenue Partners

08.2020 – Present: Advisor

Alumni Association at Collegiate School

07.2022 – Present: Chairman

Kosner Media

02.2018 – Present: President

Alumni Association & Member, Board of Trustees at Collegiate School

07.2018 – 06.2022: President

8th Wall

10.2020 – 03.2022: Board Member

Micromanagement Ventures

02.2018 – 12.2020: Co-Creator

Digital, Print Media at ESPN

03.2003 – 02.2018: Executive Vice President & General Manager

Programming & Broadband Development at ESPN

09.1999 – 03.2003: Vice President

Programming Development at ESPN

01.1997 – 09.1999: Vice President

TV Program Planning & Development at Sports Illustrated

11.1994 – 06.1996: Vice President

Broadcasting at National Basketball Association (NBA)

08.1987 – 11.1994: Vice President

Sports Programming at CBS

09.1982 – 07.1987: Manager

Last update: 2025-06-01