Jonathan Small is an award-winning author, journalist, producer, and podcast host. He has worked as a multimedia storyteller for such top media companies as The New York Times, Hearst, and Condé Nast and has held executive roles at Glamour, Stuff, and Entrepreneur and regularly contributes to The New York Times, TV Guide, Cosmo, Details, Maxim, and Good Housekeeping. He is the former “Jake” advice columnist for Glamour magazine and the “Guy Guru” at Cosmo.
In 2020, he launched a new podcast production company called Strike Fire, which offers full-service podcast production and consulting services to high-profile clients, including the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and Purely Elizabeth.
Jonathan’s upcoming book, Write About Now: 30 Authors on Origin Stories, Creative Inspiration, and the Birth of their Bestsellers is based on the popular podcast of the same name. He has also edited two bestsellers: Emotional Intelligence and The Science of Success.
Jonathan’s storytelling expertise extends to a variety of platforms. As VP of Content for the Game Show Network, he produced original digital video series. Before working at GSN, Jonathan was Chief Creative Officer at Defy Media and at DanceOn, a YouTube-funded dance and pop culture channel co-owned by Madonna. His true crime podcast Dirty Money chronicles the exploits of financial criminals.
Jonathan has moderated and spoken on numerous panels and TV shows on such diverse topics as successful branded content strategies, writing for millennials, and stories that stick. He has taught journalism courses at NYU and coached executives on improving their media skills.
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"Working with Jonathan has been a huge win for our business. He has helped solidify our company as a thought leader in the industry. Additionally he has helped our sales cycle—we have signed dozens of new clients through the work he has done for us.."
Rosie Mattio, Rosie Mattio, CEO of Mattio Communications
”Jon helped me greatly in writing and finishing my memoir. Together, we tackled some very sensitive and controversial issues, and he really took the time to listen and capture the story I wanted to tell. I’m very happy with this experience and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs some help writing or just a magic touch.”
Justin K., Sheffield Navy SEAL Ret.
"Jonathan is one of the most creative and reliable content creators I’ve ever worked with, and is a super nice, easy-going guy at the same time. He is always at the top of my list when an important project needs to get done because I know he will always go above and beyond. Jon has the skills and the energy to transform something from good to great."
Dan Bova, Editorial Director, Entrepreneur