Senior Staff Media Strategy

JENNIFER BROWN

917-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • New York, NY 10028

SUMMARY

Emmy-nominated television producer and booker with over 25 years of experience at one of the world's largest media companies, delivering on some of the most newsworthy stories of our time. A passionate booker who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and who knows how to get the "get." Understands the delicate balance between being competitive and being aggressive.

Hard-working, tenacious and tireless.

EXPERIENCE

Deputy Press Secretary

Whitney Tilson for Mayor, New York City New York, NY Jan 2025-Mar 2025

&Directed media strategy and rapid-response communications for a high-profile NYC mayoral campaign

&Secured interviews across local and national outlets; drafted press releases, talking points, and social content.

&Advised the candidate and senior staff on messaging, public remarks, and overall narrative positioning.

Editorial Producer

The Don Lemon Show New York, NY Apr 2024-Jan 2025

&Drove editorial strategy and segment development for high-profile daily talk show

&Booked top-tier political figures, cultural influencers, and newsmakers through trusted industry relationships

&Collaborated with Don Lemon and senior producers to shape timely, impactful content under tight deadlines

&Managed guest prep, script notes, and segment flow to ensure editorial clarity and

Producer/Booker

Katie Couric Media New York, NY Apr 2018-Feb 2019

&Drove editorial strategy and segment development for a high-profile daily talk show

&Booked top-tier political figures, cultural influencers, and newsmakers through trusted industry relationships

&Collaborated directly with Don Lemon and senior producers to shape timely, impactful content under tight deadlines

&Managed guest prep, script notes, and segment flow to ensure editorial clarity

Producer/Booker

Katie Couric Media New York, NY Apr 2018-Feb 2019

&Developed story ideas to create elevated, purpose driven content.

&Collaborated with brands and booked guests to create custom content campaigns

&Booked, wrote and produced news stories

Producer/Booker

Katie - Syndicated Talk Show New York, NY Jan 2012-Jan 2013

&Instrumental in launching show from the ground up, including editorial vision and booking competitive news stories

&Worked closely with talent preparing, writing and producing hour-long shows

&Collaborated with the booking team and executive producer, managing multiple shows and guests

Producer/Booker

NBC News, TODAY New York, NY Mar 2002-May 2006

&Pitched, produced and booked segments for TODAY, with a focus on breaking news

&Worked closely with Katie Couric and Matt Lauer, booking exclusive interviews including Columbine interview with Michael Shoels and Craig Scott, Linda Tripp, Laci Peterson's parents, 9/11, Chandra Levy and Terry Schiavo

&Maintained and managed relationships with guests

Associate Producer

NBC News, TODAY New York, NY Mar 2000-Mar 2002

&Assisted producers with story execution, including gathering graphic and tape elements and research materials for segment

&Responsible for booking guests which included extensive pre-interviews and arranging travel for interviews

&Displayed exceptional ability to identify strong guests

Researcher

NBC News, TODAY New York, NY Mar 1998-Mar 2000

&Assisted producers with story execution, including gathering graphic and tape elements and

research materials for segments

&Responsible for. booking guests for interviews and story development

&Traveled extensively on breaking news stories

Assignment Desk Assistant Editor

NBC News Secaucus, NJ Feb 1997-Feb 1998

&Monitored multiple sources for news and breaking news stories

&Assisted assignment editors helping to coordinate daily news events and reports for NBC News

&Worked closely with EPs on major breaking stories including the death of Princess Diana and the death of John F. Kennedy Jr.

Assistant to Director of Political Coverage

NBC News New York, NY Apr 1995-Feb 1997

&Responsible for efficient running of directors' schedule through performing administrative duties as well as providing support to correspondents on the campaign trail.

&Strong attention to detail and able to juggle multiple tasks at once

&Traveled to conventions and assisted in production

Page

NBC Studios New York, NY Mar 1994-Dec 1994

&Delivered guided tours, presenting scripted information and answering questions

&Rotated between assignments on various shows including, NIGHTLY NEWS and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts: College of Communications

Boston University Boston, MA

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