Hi, I'm Jonathan Fener, a professional television showrunner, writer, and producer with 25 years of experience in the industry. I've worked on hundreds of hours of broadcast and streaming TV, including comedy, animation, and children's programming, as well as feature films, variety shows, and gaming projects. I specialize in leading writers' rooms, story conception and execution, and extensive script revisions. I also have strong production skills, from on-set supervision to budget management and hiring directors and actors. Additionally, I've successfully pitched and sold multiple original TV and film projects. Recently, I've applied my storytelling expertise to game writing, crafting immersive narratives that blend traditional storytelling with interactive elements. I love bringing stories to life across different media.

Jonathan Fener

Hi, I'm Jonathan Fener, a professional television showrunner, writer, and producer with 25 years of experience in the industry. I've worked on hundreds of hours of broadcast and streaming TV, including comedy, animation, and children's programming, as well as feature films, variety shows, and gaming projects. I specialize in leading writers' rooms, story conception and execution, and extensive script revisions. I also have strong production skills, from on-set supervision to budget management and hiring directors and actors. Additionally, I've successfully pitched and sold multiple original TV and film projects. Recently, I've applied my storytelling expertise to game writing, crafting immersive narratives that blend traditional storytelling with interactive elements. I love bringing stories to life across different media.

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Hi, I’m Jonathan Fener, a professional television showrunner, writer, and producer with 25 years of experience in the industry. I’ve worked on hundreds of hours of broadcast and streaming TV, including comedy, animation, and children’s programming, as well as feature films, variety shows, and gaming projects. I specialize in leading writers’ rooms, story conception and execution, and extensive script revisions.

I also have strong production skills, from on-set supervision to budget management and hiring directors and actors. Additionally, I’ve successfully pitched and sold multiple original TV and film projects. Recently, I’ve applied my storytelling expertise to game writing, crafting immersive narratives that blend traditional storytelling with interactive elements. I love bringing stories to life across different media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Consulting Producer at Tubi
June 1, 2022 - June 14, 2024
Worked as a writer and producer on an adult animated comedy series, contributing to storyline development and overall production aspects.
Executive Producer at Paramount
June 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Served as showrunner of the Paramount+ series "iCarly", overseeing all creative and production elements of the series to ensure high quality and successful delivery.
Executive Producer at The Walt Disney Company
June 1, 2018 - March 31, 2021
Produced and wrote for the ABC series "American Housewife", managing the writers room and production duties to bring the show to broadcast and streaming audiences.
Writer/Executive Producer/Showrunner at NBCUniversal
June 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
Held an overall writing and development deal, creating, writing, and producing half-hour comedies for NBC and Hulu, managing writers, story development, and production execution.
Co Executive Producer at ABC Entertainment, LLC
June 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
Co-Executive Producer managing production and creative aspects of television programming in collaboration with producers and writers.
Co Executive Producer at Fox Networks Group
June 1, 2005 - June 30, 2012
Co-Executive Producer, writer, and voice actor contributing to writing, production supervision, and voice acting duties on television projects over a seven-year tenure.
Video Game writer at Sony Interactive Entertainment
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Created storylines, character building, and world-building for a story-driven football video game "The Road To Sunday", crafting adult-themed narratives beyond gameplay elements.
Consulting Producer at Tubi
June 1, 2022 - June 23, 2024
Worked as a writer and producer on adult animated comedy series for Tubi.
Executive Producer at Paramount
June 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Showrunner of the Paramount+ series "iCarly", overseeing all aspects of production and writing.
Executive Producer at The Walt Disney Company
June 1, 2018 - March 31, 2021
Produced and wrote for the ABC series "American Housewife", managing creative direction and production elements.
Writer/Executive Producer/Showrunner at NBCUniversal
June 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
Held an overall writing and development deal; created, wrote on, and produced half-hour comedies for NBC and Hulu.
Co Executive Producer at ABC Entertainment, LLC
June 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
Served as Co-Executive Producer overseeing television production and writing duties.
Co Executive Producer at Fox Networks Group
June 1, 2005 - June 30, 2012
Co-Executive Producer, writer, and voice actor, contributing to production, scriptwriting, and voice roles.
Video Game writer at Sony Interactive Entertainment
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Wrote the story-driven football game "The Road To Sunday," incorporating gameplay knowledge with creative character and world-building to enhance narrative depth beyond traditional sports games.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Southern California
September 4, 1989 - May 4, 1993
Bachelor of Arts at University of Southern California
September 1, 1989 - May 31, 1993
Bachelor of Arts - BA at University of Southern California
September 1, 1989 - May 31, 1993

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet