Adam Schefter Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
BDL - Hartford, CT
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Secondary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events
Adam Schefter Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Adam Schefter joined ESPN as an NFL Insider in August 2009 and appears on a variety of programs, including NFL Insiders, NFL Insiders: Sunday Edition, NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter and more throughout the year. He also contributes regularly to other platforms, such as ESPN.com and ESPN Radio, and is part of the company’s annual NFL Draft and Super Bowl week coverage.
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