Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Currently Chief Creative Officer at Ember20 where I lead all content development, production and marketing across a portfolio of audio titles. Experienced media executive with 20+ years leading linear & digital media businesses, developing print and digital brands, and overseeing creative teams from five to five hundred people. I have extensive experience in programming and content strategy, audio production, content creation, on-air development, partner management and branded entertainment. CURRENT AND PAST PRODUCTION Creator/ Exec Producer/ Writer: This Old House Radio Hour (American Public Media/LAist 89.3) 2025 Syndicated NPR series on 200+ stations. Creator/Writer/Executive Producer: Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen (Audible) 2025 Exec Producer: "The Unborn," iHeart true crime series. Apple top 10 true crime. 2024 Writer/Producer: Hustle Rule IHeart/Nike non fiction series about a year in the life of female professional soccer players. 2023 Writer/Producer: "Psychedelic Frequency" an Audible Original Podcast. (October 2023) Audible Best of 2023 Selection Signal Award Winner Writer/Producer: "Hip Hop Horror Stories" iHeart Radio. Apple #1 series 2023 Executive Producer: "Montana Mavericks," scripted adaptation of Harlequin Romance series. Apple Top 10 2023 Writer/ Producer: “The Mea Culpa Podcast with Michael Cohen.” 100 Million Downloads/ 400 episodes. Top 10 Apple Podcasts Creator/Producer/Director: “The Playboy Interviews" Released via Audible January 2023 James Ellroy’s Hollywood Death Trip.” The first narrative series from the demon dog of American literature (Producer/Director/Adapted by) July 7th, 2022 only on Audible. Writer/Producer "Maejor Frequency" Launched January 2022. Audible's #1 health and wellness series. ADWeek's Podcast of the Year. Variety Best of 2022. Nominated NAACAP Image Award James Ellroy’s "American Tabloid." 21 Hour/ Thirteen episode scripted series (Producer/Director/ Adapted by) Audible (Best of 2023 Audible Selection) Writer/Producer Beyond28 Podcast-Golden State Warriors -Clio Award 2021 Producer/Writer: “Halloween in Hell”with Machine Gun Kelly, Iann Dior, 24kGoldn and Tommy Lee (2020 New York Times notable)
Content & Strategy North America
Managed and operated one of the world's largest Gen-Z focused lifestyle brands, FaZe Clan. A combination of lifestyle, gaming and eSports, FaZe Clan represents the new culture that molds gaming, hip hop, sports, sneakers and street wear all into one heady stew. With a social footprint of over one billion fans worldwide, created over 100 hours of original content in multiple formats and languages. Built out all production capabilities while growing viewership 375% year over year. Created one of the most popular videocasts featuring a diverse roster of talent from hip-hop stars L'il Yachty and Famous Dex, to Pittsburgh Steeler Ju Ju Smith-Schuster, NBA rookie phenom D'aaron Fox and Hollywood stars like Chris Rock and Adam Sandler. Brand became #1 eSport brand on Twitter during my tenure. Content formats available upon request
Created, staffed and launched a 24/7 short-form content studio for TBS to reach new viewers for network rebrand while supporting current and future programming. Reported directly to Turner CMO Jeff Gregor. Developed state of the art analytic dashboard for up to the minute data reporting on content performance and audience behavior. Brought best in class audience development group into organization. Worked closely with talent from current programming to produce original content as well as leading creators from larger Hollywood community.