Jay Silverman Email & Phone Number

Landover, Md, Us

• Providing analysis, content creation, writing, and development feedback for various children’s media companies and individuals, including OTT streaming apps, published authors, content creators, kidtech and AI platforms, and educators

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Established and developed partnership growth for premier children’s media ratings organization, focusing on cultivating increased engagement and affiliation with creators and distributors in kidtech and educational publishing industry such as Mackin• Managed corporate partnerships with high-profile clients including Target, Vizio, and Charter• Designed and implemented business development strategies, including the structuring of revenue-generating membership packages for platform subscribers and users

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

• Directed relaunch of children’s entertainment and language learning OTT streaming platform, by heading up strategy for content acquisitions, budgets, platform development, and revenues• Curated content direction by securing SVOD agreements for 90+ titles, with emphasis on children’s programs in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese• Negotiated and executed deals for marquee properties from The Jim Henson Company (Sid the Science Kid, Doozers), 9 Story Entertainment (Barney and Friends), Spin Master (PAW Patrol), Studio 100 (Maya the Bee), Sinking Ship Entertainment (Chirp), and other major distributors• Oversaw the redevelopment and redesign of the Oznoz platform across desktop, mobile apps, and connected TV, resulting in 150% subscriber growth and an improved user experience• Managed sales and marketing teams on creative copy, design, messaging, and revenue strategy

New York, Ny, Us

• Developed, curated, and launched informational public television channel, created and built channel’s acquisitions pipeline, managed entirety of programming and operations, pitched to prospective collaborators, composed and negotiated contracts, and produced original content• Secured broadcast rights agreements with 150+ organizations including the UN, Greenpeace, NYU, Amnesty International, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, ART21, and Strand Books• Devised and oversaw NYXT’s creative/editorial direction and conceptual format, distribution and business development strategies, visual identity, programming schedule, and digital presence• Directed the writing process for NYXT’s on-screen visuals and all promotional materials

Zurich, Ch

• Acquired short-form content for Paris-based children’s OTT app, with a focus on content in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese• Negotiated SVOD content acquisitions agreements with numerous international rightsholders• Consulted on Kidjo’s business development, contractual, technological, and creative operations

New York City, Ny, Us

• Discovered and acquired 200+ hours of content for children's OTT streaming video network from established distributors such as Zodiak Media, Genius Brands, and Guru Studio• Initiated acquisition proposals and contract negotiations with rightsholders, producers, and creators, and secured AVOD agreements for 150+ award-winning short films and domestic and international television series such as Everything’s Rosie, LoliRock, and Nutri-Ventures• Headed up creative direction of batteryPOP platform, emphasizing videos of popular YouTube personalities, kindie rock music videos, educational content, live-action shorts, and animation • Developed original programming with company executives for worldwide distribution, refining the creative direction and production of proprietary intellectual property• Identified and consummated business development relationships and established corporate partnerships to drive revenue with companies including Major League Soccer, Kidjo, and KIDOZ

New York, Ny, Us

• Managed home video operations and production with producers, directors, executives, filmmakers, artists, and sales representatives for 175 independent documentary, feature, and educational films across six labels, including 5 Broken Cameras, The Gates, and El Bulli

New York, Ny, Us

• Supported executives, producers, writers, talent, and puppeteers on-set during production of ABC television special Sesame Street: Elmo’s Christmas Countdown

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Evaluated scripts, pilots, and pitches for department executives and staff; produced research projects for creative executives discovering potential new programs, digital distribution outlets, animation studios, writers, actors, and characters for channel • Assisted in logistics, production, press releases, and legal clearances of 2006 Kids’ Choice Awards, Nick News with Linda Ellerbee, Zoey 101, and other properties

New York City, Ny, Us

• Assisted writers, producers, executives, and talent with office, rehearsal, and in-show procedures• Researched material for guest interviews and comedy segments