JERRY BURKE
A creative media manager with a proven track record of success at major cable networks and syndicated programs, seeking new News and Media opportunities.
EXPERIENCE
2012 – 2018 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FOX TV STATIONS GROUP
Developed and produced the Emmy nominated local news program, Chasing News, which airs on Fox5NY, My9NJ and Fox29Philly. On Chasing News, I used the latest tech avail such as cell phone cameras, and mixed in colorful debates with A-Plus panels of animated guests. Built the newsroom from the ground up, managed several million dollar budgets, vastly reduced costs of news production.
2011 – 2012 SENIOR PRODUCER, FOX BUSINESS NETWORK
Developed and produced the nightly business program “Follow The Money”. I worked with the host closely to develop his interviewing skills and his on camera presentations.
2008 – 2010 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, CNBC
During the major Wall Street meltdown of ’08, launched the special nightly series, “CNBC Reports with Dennis Kneale”. Also, Executive Producer of “The Kudlow Report with Larry Kudlow”, and Executive Producer of mid-day’s “Power Lunch” program.
2007 – 2008 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, TV GUIDE NETWORK
Developed and launched “Hollywood 411”, TV Guide’s first daily entertainment program. Produced in Hollywood with host Chris Harrison, of “The Bachelor”.
1999 – 2007 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FOX NEWS CHANNEL
Executive Producer of Daytime programming overseeing 6 hours of live programming with an emphasis on breaking news and interesting debate panels. Managed Talent, producers and writers. Worked closely with News Desk and upper management to implement the network’s editorial priorities. Co-Executive Producer of “Fox & Friends” with Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade and Gretchen Carlson.
VARIOUS
BUREAU CHIEF, FIELD PRODUCER, WRITER, syndicated entertainment program. Previously, traveled extensively domestically and internationally as Producer for “Inside Edition”, “Hard Copy” and “A Current Affair”.
EDUCATION
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Arts
SKILLS
• Newsroom Personnel management • All aspects of Media Content Production
• Talent Development • Newsroom Budget Management and Recruiting