Adam Soldinger

Current

General Manager at SkiResorts.com

Past

Sr. Programming Manager / Comedy Editor at Crackle Networks, Inc. (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Development Executive at Fanfare Productions
Comedy Development at Sony Pictures Television

Comedy Coordinator at William Morris Agency
Music & Comedy at William Morris Agency
Manager / Entertainment Director at The Dark Horse Saloon

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Education

University of Colorado at Boulder

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Adam Soldinger’s Summary

With over seven years of entertainment and media experience that includes substantial time spent with one of the world’s most prominent talent agencies, a major television studio, a highly-respected producer and a leader in digital entertainment, I offer an extremely diverse skill set within new media, comedy and music, as well as an extensive rolodex of web creators, producers, comedians, writers, agents and managers.

Adam Soldinger’s Specialties:

I'm an expert at identifying and fostering new talent, developing show concepts for the online space and broadcast TV, and programming/editorializing content for the user.

Adam Soldinger’s Experience

General Manager

SkiResorts.com

(Privately Held; Sports industry)

June 2009 — Present (2 months)

SkiResort.com is set to go through a major redesign leading up to a September 1 re-launch!!!! I'm now managing all aspects of site design and development as well as our content and monetization strategy going forward so feel free to reach out if you have any thoughts, ideas, contributions, etc. We're always looking for inventive ways to reach our audience and keep them engaged.
Sr. Programming Manager / Comedy Editor

Crackle Networks, Inc. (Sony Pictures Entertainment)

(Internet industry)

June 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 4 months)

- Oversaw programming, development and editorial of all Crackle.com content, including original productions and acquired/licensed properties across all genres
- Developed and implemented daily programming strategy for entire Crackle.com content offering
- Sourced, created, and identified original shows for development with writers, producers, talent, agents and managers through the vetting of pitches and treatments
- Identified and drove acquisition and licensing of existing material
Development Executive

Fanfare Productions

(Entertainment industry)

March 2007 — June 2007 (4 months)

- Read and selected writers and projects for year round cable and network development in both comedy and drama
- Discovered and acquired international television formats for US production
- Participated in pitch meetings, table reads, casting sessions, and overall production with all major studio and network heads
- Provided notes on developing projects with writers, studio, and networks
- Spearheaded overall project development from inception through production to air
Comedy Development

Sony Pictures Television

(Entertainment industry)

January 2006 — December 2006 (1 year)

- Provided script coverage on all comedy projects for network and cable development
- Participated in development of projects from pitch to pilot and series production
- Attended various table reads, casting sessions, and shoots during the life of a show
- Coordinated and observed all notes sessions with producers and executives
- Maintained SPT’s master development grid and researched all competitive programming
Comedy Coordinator

William Morris Agency

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Entertainment industry)

February 2005 — December 2005 (11 months)

- Booked WMA’s comedians at clubs and colleges across the country
- Negotiated contracts and deal points such as guarantees, walkout potentials, travel, backline, etc.
- Scouted and signed new talent (Jo Koy, Ian Bagg), developing them into nationally recognized acts
- Prominent in national comedy circuit, attending events showcasing both current and potential WMA clients (from local shows, to the annual NACA conference and Just For Laughs Comedy Festival)
Music & Comedy

William Morris Agency

(Privately Held; Entertainment industry)

May 2001 — February 2005 (3 years 10 months)

- Supported various music and comedy booking agents as needed
- Maintained artists' itineraries
- Managed the input and workflow of deal memos and contracts
- Developed working relationships with nationally-recognized musicians and comedians as well as agents, managers, promoters, and record labels
Manager / Entertainment Director

The Dark Horse Saloon

(Restaurants industry)

October 1999 — May 2001 (1 year 8 months)

- Booked regional and national music acts to fit target audience
- Negotiated contracts and developed relationships with performers and management
- Created and implemented successful advertising and promotional plan for club’s live performances