Jim Russell Productions

Consults with radio and TV programs, producers, and stations. I am the "Program Doctor" -- I help stations and other producers invent new programs and help fix problems and redesign shows to make them more successful. I also help find, recruit and tr...

Consults with radio and TV programs, producers, and stations. I am the "Program Doctor" -- I help stations and other producers invent new programs and help fix problems and redesign shows to make them more successful. I also help find, recruit and train talented staff. I have invented new programs including "Marketplace," the concept for PRI's "The World" and as one of NPR's first correspondents and producers, I helped create NPR's "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition." I do a FREE initial evaluation of programs and program ideas. SpecialtiesLocal and national program creation, from concept to production. Recruitment and coaching of outstanding staff; Piloting, budgeting, grant writing & fundraising, distribution and marketing.