Jake Wachtel

Acquire rights to domestic and international television, film, and new media properties. Develop formats and content. Direct, write, and produce for company and clients. Consult for networks and studios about production, talent, and digital strategies.

Developed and launched a hybrid entertainment-sports series. Oversaw all aspects of production. Managed critical aspects of digital content and staging. Directed celebrity talent, satellite interviews, and remotes. Maintained major sports league, film, and game studio relationships.

Developed branded and featured content for E3 trade show coverage. Supervised studio staff and field crews. Directed celebrity talent and cultivated game industry relationships.

Assisted in launch of pop culture-sports show. Supervised full-time staff and studio and field crews. Cultivated celebrity talent and maintained relationships with studios and sports leagues, including NFL, MLB, UFC and NBA. Managed digital content delivery to network for online, marketing, public relations and programming.

Produced award-winning independent feature released March 2010. And also worked as 2nd Unit Director

Developed and created original content. Secured talent. Produced, directed, and scripted for studio and field production. Supervised all aspects of production. Ensured series was picked up for new seasons.

Developed and created original content. Secured talent. Produced, directed, and scripted for studio and field production. Supervised all aspects of production. Ensured series was picked up for new seasons.

Developed and created original content, including network’s tentpole series. Supervised all aspects of production and built team of field crews. Produced, directed, and scripted over 45 episodes of groundbreaking programming. Ensured series was picked up for new seasons.