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
2019 – 2026 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, NEWSMAX
Developed new programming for the re-launch of Newsmax TV. Launched “American Agenda” with Bob Sellers and Heather Childers. Also developed “The Count,” the network’s Saturday night weekend wrap-up show.
2012 – 2018 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FOX TV STATIONS GROUP
Developed and launched the Emmy-Nominated news show “Chasing News,” a bold new entry into the local TV news field airing on FOX stations in NY and Philadelphia. Program leveraged the latest technologies to cover daily, topical news, shot largely by a staff of millennials wielding iPhones and editing from the field. Recruited and managed a staff of up to 30 to create an entire newsgathering operation from scratch. Developed talent that now contributes to news operations at CBS News, FOX DC, FOX Business Network and FOX Philadelphia.
2011 – 2012 SENIOR PRODUCER, FOX BUSINESS NETWORK
Developed and launched “Follow the Money” with host Eric Bolling. Nightly program with nationally known boldface-name guests that exposed corruption, abuses of power, and betrayals of the public trust.
2008 – 2010 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, CNBC
Developed and launched the nightly “CNBC Reports with Dennis Kneale.” Executive Producer of “Kudlow Report with Larry Kudlow.” Executive Producer of “Power Lunch” with Bill Griffeth, Sue Herrera, Michele Caruso-Cabrera and Dennis Kneale.
2007 – 2008 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, TV GUIDE NETWORK
Created, developed and launched Hollywood 411, the first daily entertainment news program for the TV Guide Network. Combining the slick production style of syndicated fare with the best of cable’s nightly talk panel format, Hollywood 411 brought viewers the hottest showbiz news.
1999 – 2007 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FOX NEWS CHANNEL
Relaunched “The FOX Report” with Shepard Smith in 1999. Three years later, named Executive Producer of Daytime Programming overseeing six hours of live cable programming; covering the War on Terror and the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Named Co-Executive Producer of “FOX & Friends” in 2006.
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