President and CEO

Phil Alongi is an Emmy® Award-winning media executive, leading one of the fastest-growing live event and broadcast production companies in the U.S. Since co-founding the firm in 2020, Alongi has led its rapid rise—earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list (No. 316) with 1,237% three-year growth and annual revenues topping $27 million. Staffed by Emmy-winning producers, Alongi Media specializes in high-impact, sustainable live events and broadcasts, with a portfolio spanning nonprofit galas, corporate summits, U.S. presidential debates, and inaugurations.

Alongi employs a newsroom-honed discipline, “speed-in, speed-out” operational model, and its groundbreaking solar-powered mobile production unit—an industry first that delivers scalable, state-of-the-art live broadcasts while cutting environmental impact. By focusing on a select eight to ten projects annually, he ensures each event combines journalistic urgency, concert-level precision, and client-centered execution.

Before founding Alongi Media, Phil was Show-runner and Executive Producer at Big Fish Entertainment, where he launched and produced the first two seasons of Live PD: Wanted on A&E, and previously served as Director of Program Development and Executive Producer at NJTV News. He began his career at NBC News, where he produced for Nightly News, Today, and numerous specials, covering six presidential election cycles and major world events. Outside of media, Phil is also an accomplished operatic tenor with six televised performances and dozens of leading roles across the U.S.

Chief Operating Officer

Tony Capra is an Emmy® Award-winning broadcast executive and strategist, serving as Chief Operating Officer of Alongi Media. A veteran of more than three decades at NBC News, Capra has led editorial and technical teams through some of the world’s most high-stakes live events—from presidential inaugurations and global summits to breaking news that defined a generation.

As COO, Capra oversees day-to-day operations at Alongi Media, driving cross-functional execution, client delivery, and scalable growth systems. He partners with CEO Phil Alongi II to ensure the company continues to deliver with newsroom urgency, concert-level precision, and the high-touch client service that has fueled Alongi’s rise to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Before joining Alongi Media, Capra was Senior Director of News gathering at NBC News in Washington, DC, where he directed coverage of the White House, Capitol Hill, the Judiciary, and presidential and cabinet travel around the world. He managed large editorial and production teams, built cross-platform strategies, and led coverage of major events including 9/11, the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, multiple presidential inaugurations, and election nights. His leadership has earned five National Emmy Awards and multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards for NBC News and MSNBC.

Capra holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a B.A. in Communications from North Carolina State University. In addition to his work at Alongi Media, he ensures his grandfather's legacy by serving as Vice President of Frank Capra Productions.

Board Chair

Phil Alongi is a multiple Emmy® Award-winning media executive and the Board Chair of Alongi Media, bringing more than three decades of network television experience to the company’s leadership. Since helping to launch Alongi Media, he has overseen and produced projects ranging from large-scale, multi-day conventions to intimate nonprofit galas, as well as high-profile political debates and entertainment broadcasts that have aired across every major television network and prominent cable outlet. In addition to production, he provides strategic consultancy services to news organizations, corporations, and foundations, leveraging his extensive background in political coverage and live broadcast events.

Prior to Alongi Media, Phil had a distinguished career at NBC News, where he served as Executive Producer of Specials and Politics. In that role, he directed the network’s coverage of breaking news and political events across NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, Telemundo, MSNBC.com, and NBC News Channel. His career has spanned many of the most significant moments of the modern era, including the 9/11 attacks, both Iraq wars, the death and funeral of President Ronald Reagan, the passing of Pope John Paul II, the election of Pope Benedict XVI, Millennium 2000 coverage, presidential debates, town halls, and countless other defining events.

Known for his editorial judgment, production expertise, and ability to navigate complex live environments, Phil brings unmatched experience and perspective to Alongi Media’s mission of delivering world-class, sustainable, and impactful live productions.