Jonathan Jackson

Editor In Chief, Red Table Talk Enterprises at Westbrook Inc

Jonathan Jackson is an entrepreneur, writer, and speaker who focuses on the intersection of community, culture, and commerce.1 3 He is known for his work in new media and as a pioneer in Black culture.2

Career Highlights

Co-founder of Blavity Inc.: Jackson co-founded Blavity Inc., a media startup and digital community creating social content for Black millennials and Gen Z. At Blavity, he helped lead the go-to-market strategy and industry penetration, growing the brand to reach over 40 million viewers per month.1

LinkedIn Experience: Jackson began his career at LinkedIn, where he worked in various roles including HR, advertising, and as an editor overseeing the Influencer Program.1

Red Table Talk: After his time at Blavity, Jackson served as the editor-in-chief at Red Table Talk, the award-winning show hosted by Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith. In this role, he oversaw content and helped expand the show's reach and audience.1

Education and Fellowship

B.A. in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis
2019 Nieman-Berman Klein Fellow at Harvard University, where he focused on the emergence of Black media in the digital age1

Advisory Roles

Jackson serves on several advisory boards, including:

Nielsen
sparks & honey
HBCU.VC (as an active board member)1 2

Speaking Engagements

As a speaker, Jackson has lectured at prestigious institutions and organizations, including:

Harvard Business School
The United Nations
Various Fortune 500 companies1

Jonathan Jackson's diverse experience in media, entrepreneurship, and cultural leadership makes him a valuable member of the sparks & honey Advisory Board, where he contributes his expertise in new media and Black culture.2