Craig Axelrod

Craig Axelrod has extensive experience in the sports media industry, currently serving as Executive Producer and Creative Director for NHL Productions since May 2019. Previously, Craig held various roles at NBC Sports Group from May 2013 to May 2019, including Manager of Content and Associate Creative Director for NASCAR marketing campaigns. As a self-employed Producer, Editor, and Writer from March 2011 to May 2013, Craig worked on award-winning projects for notable clients including Major League Baseball and Turner Sports. Craig's career began at Major League Baseball and included roles at SportsNet New York and NHL, leading diverse production teams and creating compelling sports documentaries. Craig holds a B.S. in Television, Radio, and Film Production from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.