About Us
NEXT
NEXT is our pledge. We’re always ready for the next production whether it’s digital, broadcast, or a 360-degree solution that covers every angle. To us, strategy is a mindset more than a capability; we’re constantly working with our clients to help them achieve competitive advantages.
From full tilt production to script-writing, production, editing, crewing and more – TV is in our blood. Our mission is to craft memorable stories that create a complete, complex, and rich experience. We’re right NEXT to you in your journey.
OUR STORY
We are a full-service television, video, and digital media production agency where visual story telling is a craft and a passion. We are journalists, television producers, media specialists, and marketing strategists.
While New York city is our editorial headquarter, our footprint is global. We have a wide network of trusted associates around the world, and we have covered global events at the United Nations, the White House, Ground Zero, and the Boston Marathon.
Using the latest video acquisition equipment, decades of industry experience and our forward planning strategy, we anticipate potential challenges and provide thoughtful solutions, along with advanced post-production which includes editing, mastering and sound design to give your story the perfect color.
MEET THE TEAM
that is truly collaborative and passionate
Mamadou Niang
CEO, Managing Director
Founder, managing director, executive editor, and senior television producer. Mamadou launched NextMedia.tv in 2001, building on more than two decades of experience covering news for major international broadcasters. He leads the development and production of television and digital news content, as well as public service campaigns and branded media for foundations, NGOs, and institutions across the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Mark Braverman
Video, Digital Assets & Systems Manager
A seasoned video and I.T. engineer with a deep command of digital workflows and systems. Mark brings over 28 years of experience across leading broadcast networks, including ABC and ESPN, as well as major production hubs in New York City. He supports a wide range of productions, from television news to digital campaigns and branded content, ensuring every project is powered by reliable, efficient, and forward-looking technical infrastructure.
Aminata Sall
Field Producer, Reporter & Digital Production Officer
Writer, video journalist, and editor with a strong instinct for storytelling. Aminata moves seamlessly between the field and the cutting room, shaping stories across television, digital news platforms, and public service or branded content. With a keen eye for the human angle, she brings clarity and authenticity to every format, whether a news feature, PSA, or short-form digital piece.
Ismael Cissé
Senior Producer
A sharp editorial instinct anchored in rigor. Ismael has a rare ability to uncover the original angle within any general interest story, approaching each assignment with disciplined research and a deep commitment to accuracy and truth. With more than two decades of production experience within French television operations in the United States, he brings a distinctive lens to television and digital storytelling—spanning news, public service content, and documentary-style narratives that give depth to the African immigrant experience in America for global audiences.
Jennifer Lauren
V.P. Strategic Development & Project Manager
A steady hand at the center of operations. Jennifer brings extensive experience managing creative environments with clarity, discipline, and care. She oversees projects across television, digital media, and public service campaigns, ensuring alignment from concept to delivery. A writer, strategist, and communications professional, she combines organizational strength with thoughtful leadership—making her an essential pillar of the team.
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Our unique approach to brand creation allows us to unlock the creative potential in every project, letting each narrative speak for itself with one goal: to elevate your brand with our ideas and bring the abstract into reality.