Aaron Cohen oversees all development at Words + Pictures.
Aaron has been one of the most decorated writers and producers in the documentary and sports television space for years, winning 31 Emmys and a Peabody Award, including the Dick Schaap Award for Outstanding Writing at the Emmys nine times. He’s long been at the forefront of the growing field of documentary and docu-reality programs in sports, beginning with his groundbreaking work on the boxing series 24/7 for HBO, and continuing on with dozens of documentaries at ESPN, HBO, Showtime, Netflix, and more.
Aaron has also served as a senior writer and producer on NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games and the Super Bowl, and ESPN’s ESPY Awards, and collaborated on several books with media figures ranging from former Disney CEO Michael Eisner to former NBA star Jalen Rose.