Grant Aronson ('08)

From the classroom and tennis courts at Beachwood High School all the way to Times Square and the Super Bowl, Grant Aronson ‘08 has transformed his love of sports and storytelling into an award-winning career in media production. 

Some of Aronson’s favorite memories from his time at Beachwood Schools come from his time as a student-athlete. A lifelong tennis player, Aronson was part of a close-knit team that captured conference and sectional titles. He was also part of a doubles team that finished as state runner-up. Aronson and a few friends also produced a student sports show in the style of SportsCenter, which covered Beachwood athletics and Cleveland sports.

After graduating from Beachwood High School, Aronson attended Mount Union where he spent two years exploring several majors and playing tennis. He also hosted a radio show, The Midnight Rant with Shyanne and Grant. After two years, Aronson was still searching for the right fit and made the decision to transfer to The Ohio State University as a Film Studies major. This is where his passion for production took off.

“At Ohio State, I really set my focus on TV Production and found opportunities to intern for ESPN Cleveland and the Tennis Channel,” Aronson said. “The successful internships led to a job offer with the Tennis Channel and an opportunity to move to Los Angeles, which marked a big milestone for my dreams and ambitions.”

Aronson worked at the Tennis Channel for two and a half years before moving on to a sports production agency that specialized with in-stadium graphics. Those experiences gave him the knowledge and framework to start his own business, Epic Arc Productions, LLC.

“I decided to take a chance and start my own business, which is based on the reputation that I have built over the years,” Aronson said. “I pride myself on going the extra mile for clients and starting my own business allows me to have full control in creative and business processes.”

Since launching Epic Arc Productions, Aronson has produced content for major events including five Super Bowls, the NFL Draft, Final Fours, and the Las Vegas Raiders, earning a 2024 Emmy Award for Art Direction. He has also created content for Times Square, Madison Square Garden, AT&T Stadium, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

“For those looking to get into media or storytelling,” he said, “don’t shy away from being hands-on. Produce your own work, intern, study it. I learned the most in my career when I was a Production Assistant. The best lessons come from being on set and getting your hands dirty.”