James Ehlers

James Ehlers has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. James is currently the Director of Product at Steno, a position they assumed in January 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Product Operations Manager at Steno from April 2020 to January 2021.

From 2010 to 2020, James ran their own business called James Ehlers Digital Development & Design. As a Product Consultant and Full Stack Engineer, they created innovative technology solutions for the entertainment industry, specializing in web-based apps and platforms for major studios and networks. James collaborated with various teams, including software developers, data architects, QA engineers, and general users.

Before starting their own business, James worked for FremantleMedia from 2013 to 2018. James held the positions of Director of Development and Development Manager, where they were responsible for unscripted format development and contributed to successful pitches for shows such as "Match Game," "To Tell The Truth," and "Celebrity Family Feud," among others.

In 2013, James worked briefly as a Story Producer for A&E's "Flipping Vegas." Prior to that, they served as a Segment Producer for NBC's "The Voice" from 2011 to 2013.

Earlier in their career, James worked as a Casting Manager for Mark Burnett Productions from 2010 to 2011. James also had various roles at Tenth Planet Productions, including Associate Producer and Casting Coordinator in 2011, as well as Talent Producer from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, they briefly worked as a Talent Producer for Promofilm in 2008.

Overall, James Ehlers has a strong background in product development, project management, and content production within the entertainment industry.

James Ehlers attended California State University, Fullerton from 2004 to 2007. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, Film, with a minor in Music.