Jeff Sammon
Manhattan Beach,CA
Summary
Award-winning Executive Producer and Showrunner with 20+ years of leadership across broadcast, digital, and live production. Expert in developing original content, managing large teams, and overseeing high-profile productions from concept to delivery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
President/Executive Producer
Malidrew Productions, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
- Provide consulting, development and production services for film, TV, and digital projects.
Proudcer
Magnolia Lake Productions, UNTITLED FILM
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Created a clear, detailed master doc from the script to equip all departments with an at-a-glance guide to each scene’s key elements.
SHOWRUNNER
Gopher Productions, Past Processing
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Led all aspects of development and production for a scripted pilot with a cast of 29 actors for a major gaming client (under NDA).
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation.
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
The Show Before The Show, Netflix
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Managed creative and production teams for Netflix's first live broadcast, The Show Before the Show, leading into Chris Rock's live comedy special Selective Outrage.
- Oversaw clearance of all music and video assets featured during the live event.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / SHOWRUNNER
RELEASED, YouTube
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversaw all facets of production from pre-production through delivery of RELEASED - a weekly, 15-minute music roundup show for YouTube
- Directed host wraps and conducted interviews with rA-List ecording artists such as Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Baby
- Worked closely with labels and management from kickoff through premiere to ensure artists' approvals of all assets for their episodes
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, MUSIC CONTENT
Red Bull Media House
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Oversaw production from concept to delivery for ALL music content produced in the U.S. by Red Bull Media House.
- Led production of "A Conversation with Charli XCX" and "Red Bull Studio Sessions," showcasing top recording artists including Jordin Sparks and Paul Wall.
- Oversaw budgeting, legal contracting, and stakeholder communications across departments and 3rd party production companies.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
VICE Media
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Helped launch VICE Media's cable channel VICELAND
- Launched VICELAND's first late-night talk show Desus & Mero.
- Oversaw the VICE Labs team which produced brand-defining interstitial content and original programming at the creative direction of Spike Jonze
- Developed and Executive Produced several shows including "Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens, Party Legends, VICE Essentials and VICE Live.
SHOWRUNNER
Middle of The Night Show, MTV
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Oversaw all facets of production from creative development through delivery of The Middle of the Night Show pilot.
- Successfully delivered College Humor's first ever TV series pickup with a 10 episode order from MTV
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Hack My Life, TruTV
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed creative team of writers and field producers to pitch, write and produce segment ideas for all 10 episodes
- Oversaw all stages of filming both in studio and in the field.
- Liaised between Sharp Entertainment production company heads and truTV network executives to ensure that all creative notes were addressed both in pre and post production.
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
TOSH.0, Comedy Central
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Produced all field and in-studio bits
- Pitched, pre-screened and booked subjects for all "Web Redemptions"
PRODUCER
Important Things W/ Demetri Martin, Comedy Central
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Produced all field and studio segments
- Managed a large field production team responsible for producing anywhere from 15-20 pieces per episode
FIELD PRODUCER
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC
09.2005 - 09.2009
- Worked with a team of writers and directors to turn around comedy bits on tight deadlines daily
- Produced viral videos, "I'm F'ing Matt Damon" and "I'm F'ing Ben Affleck"
- Produced The Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show on A Bus Special
PRODUCER
Sports Central, Comedy Central
04.2005 - 07.2005
- Pitched and produced all in-studio and field segments for Comedy Central sports news show parody
SEGMENT PRODUCER
Big Time With Steve Harvey, Warner Bros.
07.2004 - 03.2005
- Pitched and booked variety and "stupid human tricks" acts
- Produced in-studio segments and celebrity judges for this weekly competition
SHOW PRODUCER
Crossballs, Comedy Central
03.2004 - 06.2004
- Cast and produced colorful participants who would unknowingly debate Upright Citizens Brigade comedians on topics related to their field of work or expertise
PRODUCER (EMMY WINNER)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Warner Bros.
07.2003 - 02.2004
- Pitched, wrote and produced in-studio human interest segments
- Produced and directed field pieces
- Produced live satellite Q&A segment "Ellen Talks to America" in several cities across the country
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
The Daily Show W/ Jon Stewart, Comedy Central
03.1999 - 06.2003
- Pitched and produced field pieces
- Booked field subjects, experts and secured locations all over the United States and Canada
GUEST RELATIONS
NBC Page Program
05.1998 - 03.1999
FREELANCE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Martha Stewart Living, CNN Newstand, Café Duart
09.1997 - 05.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PATimeline
Proudcer
Magnolia Lake Productions, UNTITLED FILM
06.2025 - 07.2025
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
The Show Before The Show, Netflix
02.2023 - 03.2023
SHOWRUNNER
Gopher Productions, Past Processing
10.2022 - 04.2023
President/Executive Producer
Malidrew Productions, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / SHOWRUNNER
RELEASED, YouTube
08.2020 - 09.2021
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, MUSIC CONTENT
Red Bull Media House
01.2020 - 08.2020
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
VICE Media
04.2015 - 09.2019
SHOWRUNNER
Middle of The Night Show, MTV
11.2014 - 02.2015
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Hack My Life, TruTV
06.2014 - 11.2014
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
TOSH.0, Comedy Central
08.2010 - 06.2014
PRODUCER
Important Things W/ Demetri Martin, Comedy Central
09.2009 - 04.2010
FIELD PRODUCER
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC
09.2005 - 09.2009
PRODUCER
Sports Central, Comedy Central
04.2005 - 07.2005
SEGMENT PRODUCER
Big Time With Steve Harvey, Warner Bros.
07.2004 - 03.2005
SHOW PRODUCER
Crossballs, Comedy Central
03.2004 - 06.2004
PRODUCER (EMMY WINNER)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Warner Bros.
07.2003 - 02.2004
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
The Daily Show W/ Jon Stewart, Comedy Central
03.1999 - 06.2003
GUEST RELATIONS
NBC Page Program
05.1998 - 03.1999
FREELANCE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Martha Stewart Living, CNN Newstand, Café Duart
09.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The Pennsylvania State University
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