Mary Ann Zoellner is the Executive Producer of FOX 5’s Good Day New York, where she oversees all talent, editorial, and production for the country's most-watched local morning show. As a global communications and media relations expert, she uses her over three decades of world-class network television news experience to build strategic partnerships with high-profile talent and lead fast-paced production teams for elite organizations.

  • Jenna Bush Hager, Today Co-Host, NBC

    “Mary Ann is a dream of a producer: creative, organized, and always treating her subjects with the utmost respect. I adored working with her.”

  • Ann Curry, Award-Winning Journalist

    “Mary Ann is the most intuitive and empathetic producer I have ever worked with. These traits are why her work resonates and why people trust her with their stories. She understands the power of truth.”

  • Natalie Morales, Host of CBS TV’s The Talk

    “Mary Ann is a gifted and dynamic writer and producer. She handles pressure, difficult situations, and personalities with ease and is a total team player. She would be an asset to any organization.”

  • Kerry Sanders, NBC News Correspondent

    "Mary Ann is that rare producer who tells each story with passion. She connects so effortlessly with the people involved. Her stories are about humanity and she has oodles of compassion and curiosity.”

Over 25

of Industry Expertise

From FOX 5’s Good Day New York to the Today Show and NBC News, Mary Ann tells stories that matter — from the war in Afghanistan and the Columbine killings to the Olympics and the Golden Globes. During her 25-year tenure at NBC as a Senior Project Producer, she directed politicians and celebrities through interview segments with President Donald Trump, the Dalai Lama, Rihanna, Madonna, and more. Since NBC, her ability to connect with people across cultures and languages, including through her proficient Spanish, has been a driving force behind consistent ratings growth during her two years as Executive Producer at Good Day New York. Her work has taken her all around the world, with visits to over 75 countries — Turkey, Peru, India, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Argentina to name a few!  

Work

FOX 5’s Good Day New York

Overview

As Executive Producer at Good Day New York, Mary Ann has played a pivotal role in the network's coverage of the Luigi Mangione case — one of the most high-profile criminal stories in recent memory. She broke the news of his arrest on air, and has since led the production effort surrounding the ongoing trial, booking and organizing a roster of top-tier legal analysts, investigative journalists, and eyewitness guests to deliver comprehensive, authoritative coverage.

Key Elements

  • Public Relations & Breaking News Coverage

  • Guest Booking & Coordination

  • Live Trial Production

  • Investigative Storytelling

Alteon.io

Overview

Mary Ann serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Communication for the content management company Alteon.io. She works with their executive team to secure new investors and clients. Her work with the Alteon.io team helped win Alteon.io “Best in Show” and “2023 Product of the Year” at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show which had over 65,000 attendees. Most recently she helped the company facilitate live events that featured the Mayor of Miami at BitBasel, a Miami-based Blockchain event.

Key Elements

  • Producing Live Events

  • Writing speeches and copy for the CEO

  • Investor and Client Relations

  • Fundraising

The University of Tulsa

Overview

Mary Ann helped The University of Tulsa build its global reputation and market Tulsa as a tech hub and growing city. She has secured network television interviews for the University’s professors and students. Most recently, Mary Ann helped launch their “Stand Out. Belong” campaign that featured a national television commercial. She was heavily involved in the writing and casting of this content piece, as well as helping to negotiate and execute the advertising campaign.

Key Elements

  • National Media & Network TV Placement

  • Campaign Development & Copywriting

  • Directing

  • Advertising Negotiation & Execution

Creating a

Throughout her career, Mary Ann has been passionate about helping women reach their goals. At NBC, Mary Ann launched their Women’s Network @NBCUniversal and worked to help women in the corporate world. Raising her two daughters throughout her 25 years at NBC inspired her to share her experiences and wisdom.  Her first book, “Today’s Moms: Essentials for Surviving Baby’s First Year” was published in 2009 by HarperCollins. It is filled with priceless advice and anecdotes from the anchors and experts on America's number-one morning show. Along with writing the book she grew its social media to over 700K Followers. 

Mary Ann continued to share her parenting expertise in additional books. Her second book, “Sh*tty Mom:  The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us” was an immediate New York Times bestseller and spent 9 weeks on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list. The follow-up book “Sh*tty Mom for All Seasons:  Half-@ssing It All Year Long,” was published in April 2016 along with a calendar & stationery!

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TODAY’S MOMS

A one-stop guide to everything a new mother needs to know about her baby's first year, from the best breastfeeding products to reclaiming fun and intimacy with her partner after the baby. Full of behind-the-scenes stories with moms and experts, Today's Moms provides the most up-to-date news and information with easy, entertaining ways to help mothers keep their sanity.

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SH*TTY MOM

As hilarious as it is universal, each chapter presents a common parenting scenario with advice on how to get through it in the easiest and most efficient way possible. With chapters such as “How to Sleep Until 9 A.M. Every Weekend” and “When Seeing an Infant Triggers a Mental Illness That Makes You Want to Have Another Baby,” as well as a Sh*tty Mom quiz, this is a must-have, laugh-out-loud funny book for the sh*tty parent in all of us.

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SH*TTY MOM FOR ALL SEASONS

Told in the same tongue-in-cheek voice as the original, this sequel is full of funny parenting tips and relatable stories for contemporary moms. Sh*tty Mom for All Seasons explores the occasions throughout the year that test every mother's patience and inspire self-deprecating humor and that second glass of wine.

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Work with

Consulting

As the Founder and Director of Media Relations and Communication of MazzyStar Productions, Mary Ann and her team work with individuals and organizations to produce, manage, and direct award-winning content and promotion across industries. Her current roster of clients spans across travel, healthcare, fitness, music, and education. 

Media Training

In addition to her work behind the scenes, Mary Ann has appeared on TODAY, CNBC, MSNBC, WNBC, LXTV, FOX News, and Anderson Cooper, and featured in People, Redbook, OK!, Star, Time, and Parenting Magazine. Mary Ann’s expertise helps her clients craft the stories that networks and content platforms want. Once she’s helped them master their pitch, she works to perfect their on-air presence and ability to answer questions. Along with on-air assistance, Mary Ann works with her clients to determine how they can share their stories on social media and niche publications to raise awareness.

Speaking Engagements

Whether she's addressing travel professionals, working parents, or businesswomen charting their corporate path, Mary Ann brings expertise, warmth, and a gift for making every audience feel seen, engaged, and connected. Notable Speaking Engagements include #140Conference, Campowerment, Blissdom, Mom 2.0 Summit, LTD Expo, Type-A Parent, and TravMedia.