Jon Savitt is a multifaceted writer with a knack for humor + storytelling — backed by 15 years of experience.
An award-winning screenwriter, comedy writer, author, and strategist, he’s been featured in places like Funny or Die, New York Times, College Humor, TIME, Washington Post, USA Today, NBC News, ESPN, Vulture, and more.
Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jon got his start as a contributor for MTV’s Guy Code series and the popular comedy website College Humor, before earning a role as a writer on the hit series "Good Mythical Morning".
Labeled as “one funny dude” by Will Ferrell’s Funny or Die, he’s made a name for himself both as a writer and a performer. He’s toured with several long-form solo comedy shows and has performed at festivals across the country — Dallas Comedy Fest, Hawaii Comedy Festival, Omaha Comedy Festival, Plano Comedy Festival, SketchFest Seattle, Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival — alongside talent seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, and more.
Jon has also optioned and sold numerous projects, with three feature films currently in development. Throughout his career, his work has spanned from Hollywood to The White House, collaborating with partners ranging from NBA All-Stars to U.S. Presidents while garnering millions of views and winning Webby awards and Streamy awards for writing contributions.
His humor book, “Unreal Athletes: Sports Legends You’ve Never Heard Of (Because They Don’t Exist)” was a #1 comedy release and can be found in stores nationwide.
Outside of writing, Jon hosts the late-night comedy game show “Never Too Late” and leads the Writers’ Room Initiative (a free mentorship program for emerging comedy writers). With 12+ years of advertising experience, he also serves as the Founder of Campfire, a storytelling studio serving B2B and B2C brands across industries.
Jon regularly speaks at events and his writing regularly appears in the nation’s top publications.