JAMIE GRANET BEDERMAN
NEW YORK,NEW YORK
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
EVP, Alternative and Talent
Boardwalk Pictures
New York, New York
06.2023 - Current
- Handle Celebrity and Music Bookings for all Unscripted shows that company produces
- Manage and produce all celebrity-related content for the company, from development and pitching through overseeing production and post.
- Originate and incubate non-scripted show ideas, including game shows, talk shows, docu-series, and all celebrity-based content.
- Utilize extensive industry contracts to navigate the strategy for the overall company.
Showrunner
NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
New York, New York
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw every aspect of daily production on a five night a week late night talk show.
- Promoted to show leadership role during COVID with the added element of testing, smaller audiences and crew. Was able to safely bring the show back to its full audience.
- Responsible for oversight of ad sales, website, social media, talent department, network relationships, writer’s room, house band and physical production.
- Oversaw the studio’s renovation.
- Oversaw several live shows.
- Was able to bring the show from #3 to #1 in the demo.
Producer, Head of Talent Department
NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
New York, New York
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Responsible for the booking of all celebrity and stand up and musical guests.
- Oversaw talent department of eight people and launched Jimmy Fallon’s tenure in the 11:35 PM Tonight Show slot.
- Created quarantine 'At Home' shows for Fallon at the onset of COVID. Developed and spearheaded the initiative for each episode to be a donation to charity.
- Oversaw Publicity for the show.
Senior Talent Executive
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
New York, New York
01.2009 - 09.2017
- Most Senior Talent Executive involved in launching the 12:35 PM show.
- Responsible for booking all music and celebrity talent.
- Oversaw talent department consisting of 5.
- Worked with segment producers and writers to pitch and produce comedy bits.
- Worked with social media team on bookings and producing.
- Maintained existing contacts while fostering meaningful relationships with talent representation.
Consultant
Golden Globe Awards
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Booked all talent and assisted with production for the celebrity-focused cold open.
- Liaised with network and aided on higher-level bookings for the main show.
Senior Talent Executive
Last Call with Carson Daly
New York, New York
11.2002 - 02.2007
- Launched the 1:35 PM show as Head of Talent Department.
- Helped to structure the show’s changing and evolving format.
- Oversaw talent department of five people.
- Responsible for booking all music, stand up and celebrity talent.
Talent Executive
Central Talent Booking
New York, New York
03.2001 - 11.2002
- Booked celebrity and music talent for various outlets, including 'Oprah Magazine', 'Hollywood Squares', 'Miss Universe', 'Miss USA'.
- Brought in new business and acted as conduit for clients.
- Researched and provided ongoing knowledge of current events, trending videos, book releases, theater premieres, sporting events, high-profile functions, and industry news as part of generating and pitching guest and segment ideas.
Talent Coordinator
VH1 Talent & Creative Development
New York, New York
02.2000 - 03.2001
- Assisted on development for various shows including 'Divas', 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and more.
- Developed meaningful and long standing relationships with the larger talent community.
Assignment Assistant
MTV News
New York, New York
10.1998 - 02.2000
- Assisted on air talent.
- Wrote chyrons for daily news.
- Took pitches and booked guests.
Education
BA - Communications
Tulane University
05-1998
Skills
- Celebrity bookings
- Show production
- Contract negotiation
- Talent management
- Live event coordination
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
Awards And Acknowledgements
- 2022, Webby Award
- 2016, Billboard Women in Music
- 2017, Billboard Women in Music
- 2015, Producers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment Talk Television
Timeline
EVP, Alternative and Talent
Boardwalk Pictures
06.2023 - Current
Showrunner
NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
11.2020 - 06.2022
Producer, Head of Talent Department
NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
10.2017 - 11.2020
Consultant
Golden Globe Awards
01.2017 - 01.2017
Senior Talent Executive
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
01.2009 - 09.2017
Senior Talent Executive
Last Call with Carson Daly
11.2002 - 02.2007
Talent Executive
Central Talent Booking
03.2001 - 11.2002
Talent Coordinator
VH1 Talent & Creative Development
02.2000 - 03.2001
Assignment Assistant
MTV News
10.1998 - 02.2000
BA - Communications
Tulane University
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