Jane Burgess

Experience

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  "Weapons of War" Summertime Publishing Ltd.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

  Produced and directed video series, led scriptwriters, acquired found footage, edited sound and visuals; negotiated foreign broadcast agreements and renewals; returned project to profitability and scheduled delivery.

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  "Enhancing your Mind Body Spirit" Summertime Publishing Ltd.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  MANAGING EDITOR

  Led development, style, photo and commissions of weekly magazine; extended run, restructured schedule and team, increased productivity bringing budget into black and creating an in-house content team. Served as editorial consultant to De Agostini UK and Europe.

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  Summertime Publishing Ltd.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  EDITOR IN CHIEF

  Directed strategy and research & development for web, video, print products and gift; led all publications. Partners included Hachette, De Agostini, London's Science Museum, International Masters Publishing, etc.

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  "The Pig Farm"

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  PRODUCER

  *** Winner of Gemini/CSA 2011: Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research ***Entertainment One - CTV co-production documentary profiling serial killer Robert Pickton and the Missing Women of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

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  Canadian Tourism Commission

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2016

  Strategic planner and developer of global, experiential content; leader of research and development on creative editorial and e-learning; project manager and producer of national and international business-to-business [B2B], and business-consumer [B2C] digital media and websites; creator of cross-discipline brand training programs; manager of internal and external communication plans, proposals, process and project scopes, requests for proposals and qualifications [RFPs, RFQs], and vendor briefs; planner and manager of program funding and budgets. Show less

  • GLOBAL CONTENT PRODUCER

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  • BRAND CONTENT MANAGER

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
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  JB Content Strategy

  Jan 2016 - now

  CONTENT & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

  I lead strategy, development, branding and content creation for creative projects, media and communications, and experiential marketing for travel, tourism, culture and lifestyle. Niche subjects, global content and brand partnerships are areas of expertise. Research, change management and process are core strategies, from front-end planning to delivery.

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  Douglas Park Community Centre

  Nov 2017 - now

  Member Board of Directors

  Member of the Board and HR Committee. The Douglas Park Community Centre is jointly operated by the Vancouver Park Board and the Douglas Park Community Association (DPCA). The DPCA is a registered non-profit organization whose Board of Directors determines the type of programs and services the centre offers.

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  ITFO Communications, Inc

  Jan 2021 - May 2023

  WRITING SERVICES LEAD

  I led the writers, researchers and editors. As a the official writers' advocate and a senior corporate writer, my focus was on producing great content while honouring best practices and professional standards. Two of my favourite tasks were interviewing Fortune 500 SMEs for profile and opinion pieces and coaching new writers for reputation management and achieving top results.ITFO helps the world’s leading companies connect with their clients, employees, and executives with industry-leading, smart content development, management and publishing solutions. Show less