As Vice President of On-Air Talent Management for the NFL Network, Sandy Nunez oversees all employees on the Talent roster. She is also responsible for scouting and recruiting next generation, diverse Talent. Nunez works with NFL Media production, digital, social and marketing teams to ensure that content delivery is solid, and that Talent and the NFL brand are well represented. As an experienced television executive, Nunez is known for her ability to strategically plan, lead multi-skilled teams and produce stellar content that displays creative vision. 

Prior to joining the NFL, Nunez spent 15 years working at ESPN as a Coordinating Producer. One of her most notable achievements was opening ESPN’s Los Angeles office and bringing production of the SportsCenter franchise to a new location for the first time in the show’s history. Nunez won an Emmy in 2021 for her work on the show.

Before jumping into sports, Nunez worked at ABC Network News as a Producer where she covered domestic national stories for World News Tonight and Good Morning America. On the international front, she worked in Israel and the Occupied Territories for several months covering intense conflict and suicide bombings during the Second Intifada. The following year, Nunez spent a significant time working along the Turkish border before being assigned to cover Central Command in Qatar during the Second Gulf War.

Sandy currently serves as Vice Chair of the NAMIC National Board, which is committed to promoting the advancement of people of color in the media and entertainment industries. She also served as president of the Southern California for four years. Nunez is also on the Advisory Board for Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Los Angeles, where she has been a long-time member and was named a “Woman of Inspiration.”

Among her achievements, Sandy was named one of “The 30 Most Influential Hispanics in Sports” by Sports Illustrated, and one of “Los Anghaveeles Most Influential Latina Journalists” by the California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA).

Nunez attended the University of California, Los Angeles where she studied Political Science and Government. When not attending football games at SoFi Stadium, she can be seen riding her bike in Hermosa Beach. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Chris and their three Golden Retrievers.