Jeru Tillman
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Entertainment Executive with 20 years connecting brands, talent and culture across comedy, sports, and live entertainment. Skilled in talent representation, procurement and negotiation, with a proven record of delivering ROI for brands and career growth for artists.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Comedy & Live Events
Southfield Entertainment
01.2019 - Current
- Source, develop and produce entertainment content across comedy, sports, and culture.
- Negotiate talent and sponsorship agreements for live events and digital campaigns.
- Produce the annual Black Comedy Festival in partnership with Live Nation Comedy
- Produced faith and family targeted show Let There Be Laughs at the 2024 Netflix Comedy Festival (2600 attendees).
- Consistently deliver 75%+ venue occupancy and measurable brand sponsor value.
Vice President of Content
All Def Media
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Lead development and execution of branded and original content across platforms
- Executed talent based campaigns with HBO, Universal Pictures, & Celsius Energy.
- Scaled live division from zero to $1M in annual revenue within 18 months.
- Curated and managed roster of comedians
Head of Programming
Inside Jokes Comedy Club at TCL Chinese Theatres
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Launched co-venture with TCL Chinese Theatre to create a premium comedy venue.
- Programmed 140 nights annually, negotiating with artists, agents and managers to secure performances.
- Developed in-theater bar/food service program, significantly increasing revenue per patron.
Talent Manager & Producer
Southfield Entertainment
2009 - 2014
- Represent music and hosting talent across media.
- Negotiate talent and sponsorship agreements for live events and digital campaigns.
- Judge Karen
- T-Mobile Conquer The Court and DJ Program
Education
General Education and Film Coursework
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Talent Representation, Booking & Negotiation
- Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships
- Comedy, Sports & Lifestyle Talent strategy
- Data-Driven Audience Engagement
- Strong Network of Talent & Industry Stakeholders
Selected Highlights
- Talent Representation: Actively manage comedian Ryan Davis (4M+ followers); negotiating talent deals and creating multi-platform opportunities.
- Produced HBO series All Def Comedy; introducing a new generation of stand up stars to a global audience.
- Packaged and produced the Smoked Out Roast Of Snoop Dogg (Fusion Network)
- Produced the Kobe Bryant Handprint Ceremony @ Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre (2010) – First athlete to receive historic honor.
Timeline
Head of Comedy & Live Events
Southfield Entertainment
01.2019 - Current
Vice President of Content
All Def Media
01.2015 - 01.2018
Head of Programming
Inside Jokes Comedy Club at TCL Chinese Theatres
01.2015 - 01.2017
Talent Manager & Producer
Southfield Entertainment
2009 - 2014
General Education and Film Coursework
San Diego State University