Jason Yantha [email protected] 416-629-9615
Objective
To utilize my production, project management and social media skills in a creative role, where I can be challenged and grow with a reputable company. I am currently freelancing as a writer and branded content video producer.
Skills
• Proven ability to create viral, shareable content for social media • Outside-the-box ideas • 10 years of experience in writing treatments and pitching concepts • Collaborative with clients and crew • Ability to organize and oversee multiple projects at once • Resourceful with low budgets • Confident team leader • Proficient in MS office • Have a large roster of contacts in media production
Employment History + Experience
August 2016 – May 2018 THE GOODS – CBC (Season One, Season Two) PRODUCER, WRITER • I pitched, wrote and produced lifestyle segments for studio (fashion, beauty, DIY, hacks and travel) • Created comedic social segments for CBC’s digital lifestyle platforms which have garnered over 14 million views to date.
April 2017 – August 2017 YTV DIGITAL WRITER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR • I developed, wrote and directed a new series of YouTube videos for kids called Minty Fresh, which included DIY’s, food and children’s pranks.
February 2015 – August 2016 THE ZONE, YTV (Bristow Global Media) STUDIO PRODUCER, WRITER • I oversaw the daily studio production of YTV’s interstitial program, The Zone, which includes writing original short-form content, delegating assignments to junior producers, booking studio guests, and directing the talent and control room. • I was the lead producer on two of YTV’s Summer Road Trip; a 5-week long rollout of content filmed in 16 cities across Canada. • Worked with the Corus marketing and digital teams to promote the YTV brand on-air, online and in the field. • Collaborated with the Corus sales team to produce and execute brand integrated segments • Wrote and produced field segments, parodies and celebrity interviews.
July 2014 – August 2014 CANADA’S SMARTEST PERSON (Media Headquarters/CBC) WRITER, SCRIPT SUPERVISOR • Worked with producers, co-writers and host Jessi Cruickshank to write informative, comedic content and questions for the competition series.
August 2013 - July 2014 E! MOVIE NIGHT PRODUCER, WRITER • Assisted with the launch and development of a rebranded version of Movie Night on E! Canada. • Wrote and produced original, film related content; including commentary, reviews, and celebrity interviews.
April 2009 – March 2014 BELL MEDIA SPECIALS PRODUCER • Wrote and produced the following half-hour specials for Bell Media: • "E! Movie Night: Fave 5 Oscar Picks", E!, March 2014 • "E! Movie Night: Best of 2013", E!, December 2013 • "MTV Movie Night: Inside the Summer Blockbuster", MTV, July 2011 • "1girl5gays At Home", MTV, April 2011 • "The After Show: Jessi Goes Home", MTV, August 2009 • "The After Show: Behind the Scenes", MTV, April 2009
November 2008 – August 2013 MTV LIVE, MTV NEWS, MTV CREEPS, THE AFTER SHOW SEGMENT PRODUCER, WRITER • Wrote and produced scripted comedy segments for ’08 Gemini Award winning MTV LIVE and MTV SHOWTOWN. • Researched, wrote, and prepared hosts for interviews with public figures in the entertainment industry for MTV NEWS. • Took part in developing MTV Creeps, a show in which guest judges dissect social media profiles. Wrote and produced original, creative segments on a weekly basis. • Wrote and produced roll-ins for The Hills After Show, airing simultaneously on MTV in the US; nominated for 2009 and 2010 Gemini Awards for Best Talk Series. • Produced entertainment-news-based field and studio segments for The After Show.
September 2007 – November 2008 MTV LIVE, MTV CANADA PRODUCTION UNIT ASSISTANT • Responsible for tracking budgets and staff expenses and coordinating travel.
Education
2005 – 2007 Algonquin College, Ottawa ON Diploma in Television Broadcasting from the School of Media and Design