John Pagano is a visionary media executive with nearly two decades of experience driving innovation and leading high-performing creative teams. At Nickelodeon, he rapidly advanced from Production Assistant to Executive Producer, overseeing a team of over 20 writer/producer/editors. Under his leadership, the team delivered branding for major live events and produced promotional content for digital channels including TeenNick, NickToons, Nick Music, and Nick Sports.​ In 2018, John spearheaded the launch of Nickelodeon's Digital Studio, managing content for flagship YouTube channels such as SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. His strategic direction led these channels to achieve millions of subscribers and billions of watch time minutes. By 2024, John expanded the department's global reach, overseeing 53 Nickelodeon YouTube channels worldwide and producing over 1,000 videos monthly.​ An early adopter of AI, John implemented an innovative video editing system utilizing machine learning and AI technologies, significantly enhancing efficiency and content quality. He also served as Executive Producer for acclaimed specials like SpongeBob’s Super Bowl Party and the documentary Behind the Dangerverse. John's leadership and creative excellence have been recognized with multiple awards from ProMax, Kid Screen, and The Shorty Awards.