Jenn Roberts

Associate Producer
Researcher
Writer   
(tv, digital, branded content)

RETURNING FROM MATERNITY LEAVE IN NOV.2023 

 

Saloon Media - Mysteries from Above (S2)

Associate Producer

2022​​​​

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• Extensively researched a variety of stories ranging from animal mysteries to archaeological mysteries. 

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Blue Ant Studios - Mission Unexplained (S1)

Associate Producer

2022​​

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• Researched and wrote pitches and beat sheets for stories pertaining to paranormal encounters experienced by members of the U.S. and Canadian military.

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Shark Teeth Films - Secrets in the Jungle (S1)

Story Producer/ Story Editor

2021​​ - Present​​

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• Researched and wrote pitches, beat sheets, and scripts on a variety of incredible jungle stories.

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Saloon Media - Mysteries from Above (S1)

Associate Producer

2021​​​​

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• Extensively researched a variety of stories ranging from animal mysteries to archaeological mysteries. 

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Go Button Media - Secret Nazi Expeditions (S1)

Casting Producer

2021​​

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• Discovered 15 engaging, credible on-camera experts. Areas of expertise ranged from history to forensic neuropsychology to paleoanthropology. 

• Extensively researched various aspects of WWII history, history of Christianity and Ancient Greece.

• Edited short, attention-grabbing casting videos for producers and commissioners.

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Saloon Media - Paranormal Hotline (S1)

Associate Producer

2020

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• Generated original, compelling paranormal stories while still adhering to strict COVID-19 restrictions. 

• Wrote 17 broadcaster-approved story outlines under tight timeframes. 

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Saloon Media - Hotel Paranormal (S2)

Associate Producer

2020

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• Collected terrifying stories from tourists and staff from historic hotels. 

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Sphere Media - S.O.S.: How to Survive (S4)

Associate Producer

2019 -2020

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• Investigated incredible true outdoor survival stories. 

• Respectfully conducted interviews with trauma survivors. 

• Created a thorough, easy-to-follow Google Drive for production team.  The drive contained hundreds of resources on potential story leads and information on previous episodes. 

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Sphere Media - Paranormal Night Shift (S1)

Associate Producer

2019  

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• Investigated Canada and U.S. - based hauntings that have occurred to those who work at night, and wrote 10 pitch packages. 

• Supported documentary director during interviews, ensuring all story beats addressed by contributors. 

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Sphere Media - Paranormal 911 (S2)

Associate Producer/ Production Coordinator

2019  

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• Performed extensive outreach to find frightening paranormal stories as experienced by first responders.

• Assisted line producer with booking equipment, travel arrangements, scheduling, and call sheets for documentary filming block. 

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Bell Media - Love Your Home (S1)

Associate Producer

2019  

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• Collected fascinating stories of remarkable homes in the NOTL and Hamilton regions for Bell Fibe TV1.

 

Blue Ant Media - For the Love of Wood (Cottage Life TV)

Associate Producer

2019  

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• Researched academic contributors to discuss the historical, psychological, and sociological factors contributing to the DIY and Maker Movements. 

• Wrote character beat sheets to supplement creative treatment.

• Assisted producer with booking equipment, travel arrangements, scheduling, and call sheets. 

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Our House Media - Paranormal Survivor (S5) & My Paranormal Nightmare (S1)

Researcher

2018 - 2019 

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• Performed extensive outreach to find intriguing stories.

• Wrote attention-grabbing beat sheets and insightful interview questions.

• Liaised with contributors to create functional and flexible filming schedules.  

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Frantic Films - The Stats of Life (S2)

Research Associate

2018

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• Researched 1,000+ challenging, credible, and quirky Canadian statistics on a variety of topics. 

• Created a detailed database of all source material for internal use and for the CBC. 

• Interviewed casting candidates, wrote paper edits for casting videos, and assisted story producers with beat sheets. 

 

Saloon Media - A Day in the Life

Researcher 

2017

 

• Researched 300 + casting potentials for a series of short, silent films for Tim Horton's branded content. 

• The client requested 1 additional segment for the project due to the volume of creative ideas. 

• Assisted with filming schedules and secured locations including Toronto Old City Hall.

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Ground Glass Media

Casting/ Development Producer

2017

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• Cast 70 + diverse roles for branded content for clients such as TD Canada, P&G, Ford, and Unilever.

• Discovered 8 potential hosts and developed content for HGTV (U.S.) and The Food Network (U.S.).

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Frantic Films - Backyard Builds(S1)

Transcriber/ Casting Researcher

2016

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• Transcribed and organized 35 + hours of raw footage and verbal dictation requiring a high-attention to detail.      

• Wrote engaging pitch packages and prepared casting videos for HGTV (Canada) on short notice, resulting in 2 episodes being cast.

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Cineflix Productions - Food Factory USA (S1&2)

Visual/ Story Researcher

2014 - 2015

 

• Contributed 7 stories (2 of them lead stories) for Food Factory USA (season 2).

• Researched stories, built strong relationships with potential story subjects, wrote technical information packages for story editors, and fact-checked throughout the editing process.

• Sourced 3,000+ visual materials on budget, organized their legal clearances, and uploaded all content via FTP for departments to view.