Modern's emphasis on the candidate and client experience, as well as their push for diversity & inclusion was the difference for me. The fact that charitable giving is part of the DNA of this firm pushed it over the top. I feel blessed to be a part of such a dynamic team.
Based in Los Angeles, Jamie Waldron is a Senior Partner and Global Head of Modern’s Sports, Media & Entertainment Practice.
An approachable and engaging expert, Jamie is a standout search professional whose unrivalled network helps unlock transformational talent for clients who live at the forefront of the converging industries of media, entertainment, content, and technology. Jamie executes C-suite level assignments for a wide range of blue-chip clients including Walt Disney Television, Liberty Media, WarnerMedia, LionsGate, A+E Networks, ITV Studios, BBCWorldwide, AMC Networks+ and Legendary.
Prior to joining Modern, Jamie was Managing Partner, Global Head of Media & Entertainment Practice at SRI. He gained his unparalleled domain expertise that helps his clients rapidly respond to market changes through a career in media and entertainment that includes Television Packaging Agent at Creative Artists Agency, EVP Original Programming at Pearson Television North America (now FremantleMedia), as well as roles with ITC Entertainment and Viacom Productions. Jamie began his entertainment career as a Production Assistant on NBC’s “Matlock,” acting as personal assistant to Andy Griffith.
