Kemp, Courtney A.

Join this conversation with Courtney A. Kemp, a highly regarded creator, showrunner, and producer in the television industry, not to mention one of Marie Claire Magazine’s picks for “Top 50 Most Influential Women in America.” With a resume that includes The Good Wife, The Bernie Mac Show, Justice, and creating the critically acclaimed gritty New York drama Power, Kemp knows her way around a successful TV show. Sit down for a session packed with information on the power dynamics in the television industry, the writers room, and a well-crafted story.

Overseeing a show entails a lot of responsibility, but the time and energy that goes into creating one is extremely rewarding. As the show travels from an idea into production to become a polished product, showrunners assume many different roles throughout this process. These showrunners will discuss their role in the show and on set, how they participate in the writers room, and their day-to-day duties during production.