JONATHAN J. GROSSMAN
Los Angeles
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development, Literary Manager
Elevate Entertainment
01.2026 - Current
- Oversee the development of scripted Film & TV projects from concept through greenlight, partnering closely with writers, producers, and senior executives
- Identify, evaluate, and acquire premium IP for scripted Film & TV adaptation
- Collaborate with writers and creators to develop original scripted material, ensuring adherence to story structure and character development.
- Manage a robust development slate, balancing commercial viability, creative ambition, and company brand priorities
- Package projects by attaching writers, directors, producers, and on-screen talent to position projects for studio, network, and streamer partners
- Prepare and present pitch materials, series bibles, and development decks for internal review and external buyers
- Maintain strong relationships with agents, managers, and executives to source material and track market mandates
- Evaluate scripts and pitches, delivering clear creative and market analysis to inform greenlight and financing decisions
- Collaborate with BA and legal teams to structure option, purchase, and development agreements
- Support projects from conception to delivery serving as a creative liaison between talent, producers, and partners
Creative Executive, Literary Manager
Elevate Entertainment
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed, packaged, and sold television series to major streaming platforms
- Adapted and positioned multiple international television formats with leading U.S.-based studios
- Set up clients' Film & TV projects with top production companies and financiers
- Sourced talent, scripts, and IP for Film & TV development and production
- Assessed and secured writers and directors for literary talent roster
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with producers, studios, networks, agents, and managers
- Read and developed scripts and IP into viable Film & TV projects for the marketplace
- Secured employment for writer and director clients on OWA's/ODA's
- Pitched scripts and supplemental materials for Film & TV projects to producers, studios, and networks
Talent, Literary and Development Coordinator
Elevate Entertainment
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and maintained strategic relationships with producers, studios, networks, and casting directors
- Gathered and analyzed production and development mandates from buyers and producers across the industry
- Served as the primary liaison between three department heads, coordinating communications with talent, literary clients, and external executives
- Read and assessed scripts and intellectual property for market viability
- Sourced and signed talent for Film/TV talent roster
- Secured acting auditions for Film/TV clients
Creative Executive
Treeline Film
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Sourced talent and IP for Film/TV development and evaluated submitted scripts, writing samples, pitches, etc.
- Served as primary point of contact for showrunners, producers, and creative partners on Film/TV projects
- Created and maintained talent and tracking lists for Film/TV projects in all stages of development and pre-production
- Developed and managed internal databases and tracking lists for Film/TV development
Creative Executive (Part Time)
Crossroad Productions
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated scripted features and series to determine their market viability
- Assisted in securing financing for independent films, series, and podcasts
- Provided detailed script notes, casting lists, and creative input for project staffing
- Performed administrative duties for company owner and Executive Producer
Jr. Creative Executive
Filmray
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Sourced talent and intellectual property for Film/TV development
- Provided strategic advice on Prints and Advertising campaigns for domestic theatrical releases
- Packaged financeable elements for film distribution, including directors, cast, writers, producers
- Edited and developed screenplays and teleplays for Film/TV production and distribution
Associate Producer
Barefoot Films
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and produced Head Full of Honey (Warner Bros) on a $20 million budget
- Drafted comprehensive deal memos and contracts for cast and crew
- Managed travel logistics for team members and organized sales, prints, and advertising campaigns
Executive Assistant to Kimberly Hines, Film and TV Talent
Framework Entertainment
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Co-managed on-screen talent for Film/TV while fostering relationships with off-screen talent and industry executives
- Negotiated deals between talent, studios, and production companies
Executive Assistant to Kimberly Hines, Film and TV Talent
APA Agency
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Directly represented specific Film/TV talent in acquiring work and negotiating contracts
- Packaged agency talent for studios, networks, producers, and production companies
- Fostered relationships with on/off-screen talent, industry executives, and additional representation teams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communications
CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College
New York, NY06-2017
Timeline
Director of Development, Literary Manager
Elevate Entertainment
01.2026 - Current
Creative Executive, Literary Manager
Elevate Entertainment
02.2024 - 12.2025
Talent, Literary and Development Coordinator
Elevate Entertainment
09.2022 - 02.2024
Creative Executive
Treeline Film
05.2021 - 09.2022
Creative Executive (Part Time)
Crossroad Productions
10.2020 - 05.2021
Jr. Creative Executive
Filmray
02.2019 - 05.2020
Associate Producer
Barefoot Films
02.2018 - 12.2018
Executive Assistant to Kimberly Hines, Film and TV Talent
Framework Entertainment
11.2017 - 02.2018
Executive Assistant to Kimberly Hines, Film and TV Talent
APA Agency
06.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communications
CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College