In the conversation

A career built
around people.

Before Pilot Collective, Jessica spent over a decade in the rooms where talent and culture meet — booking comedy for late night, creating original series, and writing about the people who make entertainment work.

In the press

Press & features.

B&H eXplora · 2025

Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US

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Notable projects

Work worth talking about.

Lead Talent Comedy Producer

CBS · 2015–2021

Lead Talent Comedy Producer

For six years, Jessica led comedy talent for CBS's The Late Show, discovering and booking emerging stand-up comedians and helping bring their voices to one of late night's biggest stages.

That Which Unites US

Path of Liberty

That Which Unites US

Bronze, The Anthem Awards — Special Projects

As Story Producer, Jessica worked with contributors across the country to shape the stories featured in a six-acre public art installation exploring the many perspectives that make up the American experience.

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Hi Anxiety

Teen Vogue × Pivotal Ventures

Hi Anxiety

Jessica co-created and talent booked a social-impact series for teens that used candid conversations with young stars to make mental health feel more open, relatable, and worth talking about.

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This Is Stand-Up

The Village Voice

This Is Stand-Up

Jessica created and produced a 25-episode documentary series that followed stand-up comedians on and off stage, exploring the craft, challenges, and personal stories behind their work.

Dangerous World of Comedy

Netflix

Dangerous World of Comedy

Jessica served as Consulting Producer on Larry Charles' four-part documentary series exploring comedy and comedians around the world.

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Processing the Pandemic

REFLECTIONS

Processing the Pandemic

Jessica co-created a public art and storytelling installation that brought together personal video testimonials and self-portraits to reflect on the lasting impact of the pandemic.

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Selected writing

From the archives.