Jessica Walker

Business Development Director at South by Southwest

Jessica Walker has a diverse work experience in business development, marketing, and event management. Jessica began their career at Fox Searchlight Pictures, where they held various roles such as Senior Coordinator for Special Events and National Promotions and Marketing Coordinator. During their time at Fox Searchlight Pictures, they successfully handled logistics for major events, maintained budgets, secured brand partnerships, and worked closely with publicity teams. Jessica also served as the Senior Executive Assistant to the President. In 2016, Jessica joined SXSW as the Manager of Sponsorship & Business Development. Jessica has since progressed to roles such as Manager of Business Development for Film, Television & Beauty, and currently serves as the Business Development Director.

Jessica Walker attended Texas Tech University from 2005 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations. Prior to that, they attended The Woodlands Highschool, but the specific years and any degrees or field of study information are unknown.

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Timeline

  • Business Development Director

    January, 2022 - present

  • Manager Business Development Film Television Beauty

    June, 2021

  • Manager Sponsorship Business Development

    November, 2016