TALIA PARKINSON- JONES is a three-time Emmy award winning television Executive Producer, Show Runner, and Casting Director. She\u2019s currently the Co-Executive Producer of the “The Wendy Williams Show,” a nationally syndicated daytime talk show dubbed a \u2018breakthrough in daytime.\u201d by the New York Times. <\/p>\n
With a degree in television-radio-film production from Syracuse University\u2019s S.I Newhouse school of Public Communications, Talia began her career in television working for the Oxygen network. She has since become one of the industry\u2019s most sought-after television producers. Her work has appeared on major networks such as NBC, ABC, FOX, UPN, MTV, VH1, BET, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, WE, E! and STYLE NETWORK.<\/p>\n
From 2006 to 2010, Talia served as the Casting Director for \u201cCash Cab,\u201d named one of TV Guide\u2019s 60 greatest game shows ever. During her tenure, \u201cCash Cab\u201d won three daytime Emmy awards for \u2018Outstanding Game Show\u2019 in 2008, 2009, and 2010. <\/p>\n
In 2009, she joined The Wendy Williams Show and became the fastest growing producer, rising up the ranks to Co-Executive Producer in just 8 Seasons. Through out her tenure, The Wendy Williams show has been nominated for 5 daytime Emmy Awards including \u201cOutstanding Talk show\u201d and \u201cOutstanding Talk Show host\u201d. Today, she oversees the entire show.<\/p>\n
In 2016, Talia developed, executive produced, and served as show runner for BET Network\u2019s fashion series \u201cWendy\u2019s Style Squad,\u201d featuring a panel of fashion experts: Wendy Williams, Bevy Smith, Robert Verdi, and Lloyd Boston. <\/p>\n
Talia is also a mentor for women of color interested in pursuing careers in the television industry.
\nTalia currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and 2-year-old son.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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