Fractional COO Services for Media + Events Organizations and Associations
At The Media COO, LLC, we provide fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) services for growth-stage media + events organizations and associations that need experienced leadership — without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.
Led by Brian O’Rourke, a veteran media + events executive with more than two decades of experience across sales, operations, marketing, and P&L ownership, we work with founders, CEOs, PE firms, and associations to unlock performance, align teams, and accelerate outcomes.
We don’t just advise. We lead. We execute. We deliver.
Our Focus Areas
- Revenue operations & sales infrastructure
- Cross-functional team alignment (sales, marketing, editorial)
- Event strategy & sponsorship monetization
- Brand & portfolio integration after M&A
- Operational prep for exit or capital raise
- Product launch & GTM planning
Our Preferred Clients
- Media + events brands with $5M–$100M in revenue
- Media + events producers expanding or restructuring
- PE firms professionalizing media + events portfolio assets
- CEOs looking for clarity, structure, and accountability
- Associations looking to launch, operationalize, or scale