Brett Kushner

Brett Kushner is the COO of Don't Tell Comedy, a position he has held since June 2022.1 He is a media executive with extensive experience in strategy, brand development, and business development.1

Prior to becoming COO, Kushner served as an Advisor for Don't Tell Comedy from June 2018 to July 2022.1 His career history includes significant roles in the media and entertainment industry:

Career Highlights

• Vice President of New Initiatives & Podcast Executive Producer at Vox Media (February 2022 - May 2022)1
• Vice President of New Initiatives & Podcast Executive Producer at Group Nine Media (May 2019 - February 2022)1
• Executive Director of New Initiatives & Incubation at Group Nine Media (August 2018 - May 2019)1
• Co-Head of Talk Show Labs & Director of Business Development at JASH (December 2012 - November 2017)1

Other Notable Positions

• Comedy Festival Partnership Consultant for San Francisco Sketchfest (December 2017 - Present)1
• Producer for Comedy Central's "The High Court" starring Doug Benson (October 2016 - April 2017)1
• Senior Producer at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (December 2012 - February 2017)1

Kushner holds a BFA in Motion Picture, Television, and Recording Arts from Florida State University, which he attended from 2004 to 2008.1