ANDRIA PARIDES

Television Executive | Production Leader

Andria Parides is an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer and Showrunner with over 18 years of leadership in TV, digital, and live event production. Specializing in music and sports entertainment, Andria has orchestrated some of the most notable pop culture events for platforms such as MTV, NBC, E!, WWE, and VH1, as well as digital giants like Google and iHeartMedia.

Her work spans a variety of genres across linear and streaming media, where she has been instrumental in developing and pitching innovative content that resonates on a global scale. Notable credits include being the Executive Producer for TED's Global Livestream for Climate Change, Executive Producer and Showrunner for Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Weekend, overseeing all live podcasts and vodcasts, and Co-Executive Producer for the Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and the inaugural People's Choice Country Awards. She also Co-EP’d Live From E!: The Met Gala, two years in a row with record-breaking ratings. Partnering with YouTube sensations, Andria Executive Produced Social Gloves: Battle of The Platforms, a first-of-its-kind tentpole special in sports, entertainment, and social media. Recently, Andria served as the Showrunner and Executive Producer of Fanatics Fest: All Access for OBB Media, with this tentpole special event airing across ESPN, Hulu and DIsney+.

Andria has been the vision behind the successful production of major events, including SNL50 Live Digital Pre-Show, the red carpet pre-shows of the MTV VMAs, spearheading VH1 Hip Hop Honors and VH1/Logo Trailblazer Honors, and curating the MTV Woodie Awards from mtvU to the main MTV destination.

Andria and her team have produced countless sponsor-branded programs across short-form and long-form linear, digital, and beyond. Her expertise extends to managing large-scale budgets and fostering collaborative relationships with A-list talent and teams, ensuring creative and financial success.

Currently, Andria serves as a mentor for Live Nation’s Next Gem Femme program, for the third year in a row, highlighting her commitment to empowering the next generation of female leaders in media and entertainment.