Jed Weitzman
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From the National Independent Venue Association:
As the head of music for Logitix, Jed Weitzman has over 25 years of experience as a leader in the entertainment industry, specializing in talent management, technology, and ticketing. Weitzman's career started in television, working on shows like Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan O'Brien before becoming a sought-after talent manager and TV development executive.
Weitzman spent nearly 10 years managing careers of comedic talents, including Zach Galifianakis, Stephen Colbert, Steven Carell, and Jill Soloway. During his time at Brillstein Grey Entertainment, he worked with the writing and production staff of The Larry Sanders Show, Mr. Show, and The Dana Carvey Show.
In 2003, Weitzman jumped into the music industry as a talent manager for The Sanctuary Group, followed by a partner role with Warner Music Group. Working on the artist management side of the music industry, Weitzman oversaw and negotiated deals related to world tours, recordings, and licensing deals. He worked with many of the world's top artists, including Prince, Dave Matthews, Billy Joel, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, James Taylor, Jane's Addiction, and Morrissey.
After running his own company, Strummer Entertainment, Weitzman continued his rise through the music, media, and fashion industries through leadership positions at IAC, Buddy Media, and Fashion GPS. Through a partnership with Will Arnett, Weitzman became president and partner for Electric Ave in Los Angeles in 2014, where he produced and sourced traditional and digital content across multiple platforms, including broadcast television, Netflix, and Xbox.
From his LinkedIn:
Manager
The Sanctuary Group
Oct 2003 - Oct 2007 · 4 yrs 1 moProvided high-level talent management for musicians Jane’s Addiction and Morrissey, including world tour production oversight and negotiation and approval for all concert, recording and licensing deals.
(Jed is Henry Winkler's stepson).
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