Jesse Turk

Jesse Turk has a diverse work experience in various industries starting from 2012. They began their career as an intern at Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, assisting the film and TV director with various tasks such as creating pitches and facilitating meetings. Later, Jesse worked as a summer intern at William Morris Endeavor, where they covered scripts and shows and performed administrative duties.

In 2012, Jesse took on the role of Theatrical Director at the Ordinary People Social Justice Theatre Troupe, directing shows for both student body audiences and diversity training programs. They also worked as a director at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, directing plays and films for the Cornell University season.

Moving on, Jesse joined Paradigm Talent Agency in 2014, initially as a mailroom assistant, and later as an assistant to the Chairman/CEO and COO. In this role, they handled administrative and personal assistant duties, managing daily briefings, coordinating with studios, and handling confidential materials. They also assisted in the transition process of newly acquired companies.

Jesse then worked as a Producer's Assistant/Development Coordinator at The Allegiance Theater from 2015 to 2017, followed by serving as an Executive Assistant at FX Networks (Fox) for three years.

In 2020, Jesse took on the role of a Hebrew Teacher at Wilshire Boulevard Temple and also worked as a Freelance Writer at Epic. Their most recent position is at ReadySet, where they started as an Engagement Specialist in March 2021, moved on to become a Consultant and Facilitator in October 2021, and currently hold the position of Senior Consultant and Facilitator.

Jesse Turk completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Performing and Media Arts, as well as Psychology, from Cornell University, from the year 2010 to 2014. In 2013, they participated in a study abroad program at the University of Cape Town, focusing on Film and Psychology. Before starting their undergraduate studies, Jesse took a gap year from 2009 to 2010, during which they attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Their field of study during this year is unknown. Additionally, Jesse possesses a certification in CPR/AED/WSI Lifeguarding, obtained from the American Red Cross, although the exact date of acquisition is not specified.