For meeting planners
Everything you need to book Jess and run a great session.
How booking works, bios in three lengths, an introduction script, photos and the room setup, in one place.
Or call (646) 233-1424
How booking works
From first email to the closing applause
Jess spent 13 years on the other side of the control room. He knows the person running the event needs early answers and no surprises.
- Check availabilitySend the date and what you need. Jess’s team replies within one business day.
- A call with JessYour audience, your theme and what has to change after the event.
- The plan in writingSession outline, format and logistics, confirmed before anything is booked.
- The producer’s pre-interviewA short set of questions about your audience, answered in writing or on a call.
- Before the eventA promo video for your attendees, the introduction for your introducer, and a sound check on the day.
- After the eventA takeaway sheet for attendees, and a short debrief with you.
The producer’s pre-interview
The questions Jess asks before every event
Producers never put a guest on air without a pre-interview. Answer these in writing, or talk them through on the prep call.
- Who is in the room: titles, seniority and how many
- What happens right before and right after Jess’s session
- Who will introduce Jess
- The three things you want people to remember
- What your audience is struggling with right now
- Other speakers and their topics
- Any subjects to avoid
- The dress code for the event
Bios
Bios for your program, in three lengths
Copy what you need. These are bios for your program and website, not the introduction (that is below).
About 50 words
Jess Todtfeld, CSP, is a keynote speaker, emcee and former NBC, ABC and FOX television producer who booked and produced more than 5,000 segments. A Guinness World Record holder and author of Media Secrets and High Stakes Presenter, he helps leaders and sales teams communicate when the stakes are high.
About 150 words
Jess Todtfeld, CSP, spent 13 years as a television producer at NBC, ABC and FOX, where he booked and produced more than 5,000 segments and learned exactly what holds an audience and what loses it. Today he brings that producer’s eye to conference stages as a keynote speaker, emcee and panel moderator. His keynotes focus on high-stakes communication and sales: how to open so the room leans in, build a message people repeat, and handle the hard question without losing the room. Jess is a Guinness World Record holder for media interviews in 24 hours and a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by fewer than 1% of speakers worldwide. He has worked with organizations including the United Nations, AARP, JPMorgan and LinkedIn. He is the author of the international bestseller Media Secrets and High Stakes Presenter, coming February 2027. He lives in New York City.
About 300 words
Jess Todtfeld, CSP, spent 13 years as a television producer at NBC, ABC and FOX, where he booked and produced more than 5,000 segments. From the control room he watched thousands of guests win or lose a national audience in seconds, and learned exactly what makes the difference.
He went on to host Times Square Today, broadcast on ABC, NBC, FOX and CBS affiliates from 2015 to 2017, and Media for C-Suite on C-Suite TV, interviewing CEOs and CMOs on air. He holds a Guinness World Record for media interviews given in 24 hours.
Today Jess brings that producer’s eye to conference stages as a keynote speaker, emcee and panel moderator. His signature keynote, High Stakes Presenter, shows leaders and sales teams how to open so the room leans in, build a message people repeat and handle the hard question without losing the room. His sales keynote, Speak to Close, and his communication keynote, Media Secrets, are delivered in person and virtually from his Madison Avenue studio.
Jess is a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by fewer than 1% of speakers worldwide. Through his company, Success in Media, he has prepared executives, spokespeople and sales teams at organizations including the United Nations, AARP, JPMorgan and LinkedIn. He is the author of the international bestseller Media Secrets and High Stakes Presenter, coming February 2027. He lives in New York City.
Introduction
For your introducer, in large type
Under a minute to read. Add your organization’s name where it fits.
Our next speaker spent 13 years as a producer at NBC, ABC and FOX, deciding who got on the air and what they said once they were there. Since then he has prepared executives, spokespeople and sales teams for the moments when the stakes are highest. He is a Certified Speaking Professional, a Guinness World Record holder, and the author of Media Secrets and the upcoming High Stakes Presenter. Please welcome Jess Todtfeld.
Short version
Former NBC, ABC and FOX producer and author of High Stakes Presenter: please welcome Jess Todtfeld.
Photos
Headshots and stage photos
Use any of these in your program, website and promotion. Need print-resolution files? Ask Jess’s team.
- Studio portrait, navy jacket
860 x 1300 pixels
Open full size - Studio portrait, light blue suit
960 x 1200 pixels
Open full size - Seated in the studio
1600 x 1067 pixels
Open full size - On stage, arms raised
1600 x 1068 pixels
Open full size - On stage with the audience
1600 x 1068 pixels
Open full size - Moderating on stage
1600 x 1067 pixels
Open full size - Hosting in Times Square
1600 x 1058 pixels
Open full size
Room setup
What Jess usually needs on the day
Jess’s team confirms every detail on the prep call.
- MicrophoneA wireless microphone, plus a handheld for audience questions
- ScreenA screen and projector if Jess uses slides
- Sound checkBefore doors open, where Jess also meets the introducer
- Virtual eventsA tech check with your platform team the week before
Booking through a speaker bureau?
Jess works with bureaus and is listed with:
- A-Speakers
- Speakers Inc
- All American Speakers
- Advantage Speakers Bureau
- MARKO Advance
Bureau partners can send clients the contact-free version of this page
Questions
Questions meeting planners ask
Who should introduce Jess, and is there a script?
Yes. The introduction script on this page takes under a minute to read. There is also a one-line version for an introducer who prefers to keep it short.
What room setup does Jess need?
Usually a wireless microphone, a screen and projector if he uses slides, and a short sound check before doors open, where he also meets the introducer. Jess's team confirms the details on the prep call.
Can we record or livestream the session?
Usually, yes. Tell Jess's team how you plan to use the recording, and they will confirm the terms in writing before the event.
Will Jess record a promo video for our attendees?
Yes. Ask on the prep call and Jess records a short video your team can send to attendees before the event.
Can we get books for attendees?
Media Secrets is available now, and High Stakes Presenter is coming February 2027. Ask about copies for your attendees when you check availability.
Does Jess work with speaker bureaus?
Yes. Jess works through the bureau for anything it books, and bureaus can send clients the contact-free version of the speaker page.
Check availability
Tell Jess what you need. He will tell you if he is available.
- A reply within one business dayWhether Jess is available on your date, and a hold on it if you want one.
- A short call with JessWho is in the room, what has to change after the event, and how long he has on stage.
- A plan in writingThe outline for your session, the format and the logistics, confirmed before anything is booked.
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