The moment Jenny learned to talk, she became obsessed with telling great stories.
Location
Los Angeles & New York City
CLIENTS
Television Networks including Netflix, Discovery, and Vice. Brands including Cadillac, GE, and Boost Mobile. Persons including educators, doctors, and entrepreneurs.
AWARDS
Twice Emmy-Contributing Producer, Outstanding Structure Reality Program (2019- 2020 and 2020- 2021)
Jenny Essig is a television producer, advertising creative, and writer with over 8 years of professional experience in every facet of visual storytelling.
She has developed television series and cross-platform advertising campaigns; crafted story arcs while incorporating client, legal, and S&P feedback; and directed passive and active brand integration for broadcast and digital.
At her core, Jenny is an innovative writer and storyteller with a keen ability to connect with talent and exceptional team management track record.
Jenny has created television content spanning documentary, reality, dating, competition, food, home renovation, true crime. Her experience in advertising/ branded content includes art, health & beauty, day-in-the-life, home renovation, automotive, telecommunications, and technology.
Jenny’s
Storytelling Method
INNOVATIVE
Media is ever-evolving, and Jenny constantly looks to redefine the parameters around storytelling, from improving existing story structures to developing entirely new storytelling techniques.
AUTHENTIC
Narrative is most successful when it feels real. Jenny always seeks to create narrative that is authentic to talent and client voices through thoughtful ideation and implementation.
STRATEGIC
A good story can be told fifteen ways, but a great story requires intention and thought. Jenny optimizes all information, including market research, demographics, and client feedback, to ensure her storytelling can create the largest impact.
TIMELY
Jenny’s work is topically and stylistically timely. And best of all, it is always delivered on schedule. She communicates clearly to ensure all expectations are being met while also strategizing how to create the best product within the provided means.
BUT REALLY… WHO IS JENNY?
Jenny is originally from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, lived in NYC for 10 years, and just landed in Los Angeles. She attended The College of William and Mary where she received a B.A. in Comparative Communications (Cum Laude). She also studied photojournalism at the University Arts London.
Jenny stumbled into her first television job while searching for a summer gig. She quickly realized that she loved developing and directing content. The rest is history.
Jenny has a strong desire to help this world, stemming from family history defending education equality. Jenny is particularly passionate about climate change, reproductive rights, and mental health issues. She currently volunteers as a social media coordinator at Hearts & Bones Rescue (501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
When she isn’t working, you can find Jenny loving on any dog within a 10 mile radius, grabbing a glass of funky wine with her husband, or trying out a new workout.