Jackson Keeler Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Selected as a 2024 Publisher's Weekly Star Watch Honoree.• Development & editorial on SMOKE KINGS by Jahmal Mayfield, an Amazon "Best Mysteries, Thrillers and Suspense Books of 2024 So Far", one of five NYT "Best Crime Novels of 2024 So Far", The London Times "10 Best Thriller Books of 2024" and an Elle Magazine "The 29 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of 2024, So Far".• Collaborate closely with writers to help develop the best versions of their stories, bring those stories to market, with an eye toward feature film and TV deals.• Market books for sales including cover art, tile cards; query/ secure author blurbs and media coverage.• Review writer queries for quality content, IP; scout for new material.• Pitch content and clients to Editors, Producers and Studios• Manage careers of a slate of authors in publishing & book-to-film deals.• Negotiate publishing deals with Editors.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• IMDb - Golden Globe-nominated Showtime miniseries THE COMEY RULE, notes on rough-cuts - currently airing on Netflix.• Development & editorial on the #1 National + International bestseller, #1 Apple and #2 New York Times bestselling novel, FALLING, by debut author, T.J. Newman which sold for 7 figures to Simon & Shuster and to Universal Pictures in a substantial film rights deal.• Development & editorial on instant New York Times bestselling novel, THE ISLAND, by Adrian McKinty & acquired by Hulu for a limited series.• Development & editorial on THE MURDER RULE by Dervla McTiernan, #1 bestseller in Australia & optioned by FX.• Development & editorial on STAY SANE IN AN INSANE WORLD by Greg Harden, an instant NYT best seller.• Book Scout, procure original & marketable content for development & production.• Involved in the development & editorial of multiple NY Times Best Selling novels helping authors shape stories from concept through finished product with an emphasis on story, character & potential screenplay structure.• Collaborate on story development of various projects, including screenplays & novels for NY Times Best Selling Authors; Janet Evanovich, Steve Cavanagh, Meg Gardiner, Steve Hamilton, Don Winslow & others.

Brentwood Ca

∙ Responsible for editing and assisting with the day-to-day development & production of literary, film & TV acquisitions with a heavy emphasis on adaptations of critically acclaimed & award winning novels.• Provide creative feedback in pitches, story sessions, screenings, rough-cuts & note sessions.• Spearhead research initiatives, helping to integrate ongoing research into story development & marketing.• Create casting lists for film & TV roles including THE COMEY RULE, based on the James Comey bestseller, A HIGHER LOYALTY.• Generate writer & director lists for projects in development.

Beverly Hills Ca

• Provided editorial notes & creative feedback on the series TAKEN alongside the drama development team at NBC• Provided extensive research for development projects, identified potential talent• Packaged development projects for distribution• Tracked all development projects, network & client mandates• Generated clear & cogent editorial notes on scripts, detailed note taking in meetings & calls• Managed workflow & shoots of development projects • Watched dailies & cuts throughout production• Handled releases & paperwork; generated project status reports• Read books & scripts for new shows & characters; networked for industry contacts, talent• Participated in creative meetings for new ideas & stories, pitched projects for development, staffed writers• Developed decks & pitch materials to facilitate sales

Bevery Hills Ca

• Organized department scheduling, rolling heavy call volume • Composed comprehensive email correspondence, scheduled domestic & international travel• Compiled expenses; reviewed client contracts, tracked & facilitated client compensation• Provided research & notes on scripts, sent out client material in the form of submissions• Hired & delegated work assignments to student interns, led intern meetings• Communicated effectively & professionally with management, clients & colleagues

Los Angeles Ca

• Rolled heavy call volume to maintain partner's appointments, planned & scheduled meetings, conferences• Recorded meeting discussions; interpreted, researched, drafted & routed heavy email correspondence• Sent out client material in the form of submissions; provided research & feedback on scripts• Compiled expenses; reviewed client contracts and tracked & facilitated client compensation• Communicated effectively & professionally with management, clients & colleagues

Los Angeles Ca

West Hollywood Ca

• Covered assistant's desks, answered & routed heavy phone call volume, managed & maintained calendars• Wrote detailed script coverage; completed casting books & grids• Recruited, screened, interviewed & hired student interns• Coordinated, delegated & tracked intern activity; led orientation meetings, instructed proper phone usage• Managed, coordinated & maintained the Audio Visual Department, took inventory & ordered supplies• Oversaw & assisted with technical difficulties; copied & sorted screener DVD's

Houston Tx

• Assisted producers throughout production• Edited production video• Provided creative input on-set

West Hollywood Ca