Jane Burgess

Jane Burgess

DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

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  • About me

    Award-winning producer, strategist, communicator

  • Education

    • Emily Carr University of Art and Design

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      Certificate 3D Space and Industrial Design
    • McGill University

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      BA Film and Communications
  • Experience

    • "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.

    • "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.

    • 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.

    • "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.

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Intermediate Wine Certification

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Jan 2008
    • Foundation Wine Certificate

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Jan 2007
    • Next Generation AI: An Intro to GPT-3

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification

      Yoga Alliance
      Jan 2017
    • Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy: Case Studies

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • SEO Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jane Burgess
      Winner of Gemini Award: the Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research - Aug 2011