Jordan Levin

Jordan Levin is a Professor of Practice in the Radio-Television-Film (RTF) department at the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication.1 He began teaching RTF 367K: Producing For Film and Television in August 2024.2

Professional Background

Levin has had an extensive career in the media and entertainment industry spanning over three decades. He is known as a proven creator, operator, and strategist in both traditional and new media.1 Some key highlights of his career include:

• General Manager of Rooster Teeth, a Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiary, from 2019 until its closure in 202413
• Chief Content Officer at the National Football League (NFL) from 2015 to 20172
• Executive Vice President and General Manager at Microsoft's Xbox Entertainment Studios in 20142
• CEO of The WB television network4
• Co-founder and CEO of Generate, a production studio and talent management company4

Academic Experience

In addition to his industry roles, Levin has been involved in academia for several years:

• Professor of Practice at UT Austin since 2020, teaching courses like Social Media Production and Advanced Narrative Writers Room Workshop2
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, teaching courses on visual storytelling and the entertainment industry2

Achievements and Recognition

Levin has received several accolades from the University of Texas at Austin:

• Named the Moody College's Alumnus of the Year in 2002
• Received the University Alumni Organization's Outstanding Young Texas-Ex Award in 2004
• Selected as one of the University's 125 Extraordinary Exes in 2010
• Presented with the Robert C. Jeffrey College Benefactor Award in 20181

As a Professor of Practice, Levin leverages his extensive professional experience to teach students about film and television production, while also serving as a strategic advisor and business consultant for select entertainment and sports enterprises.3