Hey! I’m Jessica Jones, a documentary filmmaker and editor with a deep love for storytelling that resonates — whether it’s a heartfelt testimonial, a polished campaign, or something in between. I create branded content that’s thoughtful, strategic, and visually compelling, with experience across industries and formats. I’ve edited (and produced) video work for major platforms and companies, including serving as a Creative Producer & Editor for @instagram’s official account — the most viewed social media account in the world, where videos often reach over 2 million views. I was also a Senior Digital Producer at Virta Health, where I helped grow their YouTube presence by 10x, and as a freelance editor, I’ve supported a range of companies and nonprofits. Earlier in my career, I worked as a Project Manager at Udacity — experience that now informs how I bring strong organization into my edits, working closely with clients to stay on schedule, communicate clearly, and deliver polished work efficiently. While many of these roles had “producer” in the title, I was also the lead editor — driving the post-production process and shaping the final story. I understand the importance of staying on-brand, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders — all while keeping the creative bar high. Alongside branded work, I bring strong storytelling instincts honed through years of documentary editing. I’ve contributed to films that have streamed on Netflix, Disney+, and PBS, and I’ve edited short-form pieces for The New York Times, BBC, and KQED. Whether I’m shaping a polished commercial campaign, an emotionally driven testimonial, or a short doc, my approach is thoughtful, strategic, and grounded in narrative clarity. I love jumping into projects early to help define audience and goals, then working closely with teams to bring stories to life in a way that feels both compelling and cohesive.

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Hey! I’m Jessica Jones, a documentary filmmaker and editor with a deep love for storytelling that resonates — whether it’s a heartfelt testimonial, a polished campaign, or something in between. I create branded content that’s thoughtful, strategic, and visually compelling, with experience across industries and formats. I’ve edited (and produced) video work for major platforms and companies, including serving as a Creative Producer & Editor for @instagram’s official account — the most viewed social media account in the world, where videos often reach over 2 million views. I was also a Senior Digital Producer at Virta Health, where I helped grow their YouTube presence by 10x, and as a freelance editor, I’ve supported a range of companies and nonprofits. Earlier in my career, I worked as a Project Manager at Udacity — experience that now informs how I bring strong organization into my edits, working closely with clients to stay on schedule, communicate clearly, and deliver polished work efficiently. While many of these roles had “producer” in the title, I was also the lead editor — driving the post-production process and shaping the final story. I understand the importance of staying on-brand, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders — all while keeping the creative bar high. Alongside branded work, I bring strong storytelling instincts honed through years of documentary editing. I’ve contributed to films that have streamed on Netflix, Disney+, and PBS, and I’ve edited short-form pieces for The New York Times, BBC, and KQED. Whether I’m shaping a polished commercial campaign, an emotionally driven testimonial, or a short doc, my approach is thoughtful, strategic, and grounded in narrative clarity. I love jumping into projects early to help define audience and goals, then working closely with teams to bring stories to life in a way that feels both compelling and cohesive.

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Hey! I’m Jessica Jones, a documentary filmmaker and editor with a deep love for storytelling that resonates — whether it’s a heartfelt testimonial, a polished campaign, or something in between. I create branded content that’s thoughtful, strategic, and visually compelling, with experience across industries and formats. I’ve edited (and produced) video work for major platforms and companies, including serving as a Creative Producer & Editor for @instagram’s official account — the most viewed social media account in the world, where videos often reach over 2 million views. I was also a Senior Digital Producer at Virta Health, where I helped grow their YouTube presence by 10x, and as a freelance editor, I’ve supported a range of companies and nonprofits. Earlier in my career, I worked as a Project Manager at Udacity — experience that now informs how I bring strong organization into my edits, working closely with clients to stay on schedule, communicate clearly, and deliver polished work efficiently. While many of these roles had “producer” in the title, I was also the lead editor — driving the post-production process and shaping the final story. I understand the importance of staying on-brand, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders — all while keeping the creative bar high.

Alongside branded work, I bring strong storytelling instincts honed through years of documentary editing. I’ve contributed to films that have streamed on Netflix, Disney+, and PBS, and I’ve edited short-form pieces for The New York Times, BBC, and KQED. Whether I’m shaping a polished commercial campaign, an emotionally driven testimonial, or a short doc, my approach is thoughtful, strategic, and grounded in narrative clarity. I love jumping into projects early to help define audience and goals, then working closely with teams to bring stories to life in a way that feels both compelling and cohesive.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Producer at Virta Health
October 1, 2019 - October 22, 2025
Led end-to-end production of patient testimonials, educational videos, and marketing campaigns, driving clear storytelling that boosted user engagement and supported clinical outcomes. Coordinated workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, consistently delivering high-quality content to tight deadlines.
Video Editor / Producer at Contra Costa Television
June 1, 2014 - October 22, 2025
Edited and produced local stories for major outlets, assembling raw footage into cohesive narratives and delivering multi-channel coverage with strong color grading, motion graphics, and sound design to maintain editorial standards.
Creative Producer / Video Editor (On-Call) at KQED
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Produced, researched, shot, conducted interviews, and edited arts and culture stories focusing on Bay Area communities. Developed audience-centered editorial content that increased online engagement.
Creative Producer / Video Editor at Instagram
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Conceptualized and produced socially responsive short-form documentary series for the @instagram account, including the Web by Nomination series, and led editorial development, copywriting, and video releases across social platforms.
Freelance Documentary Editor / Producer at Mae Shore Productions
January 1, 2011 - Present
Produced, directed, and edited public-interest and mission-driven documentary content for outlets including The New York Times, BBC, Netflix, and QED; led editorial development and post-production.
Associate Producer / Impact Producer at Rada Studio
June 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Supported production and impact campaigns for documentary films; collaborated on media and community engagement strategies to raise public awareness and audience participation on social topics.
Project Manager at Udacity
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Managed production workflows and cross-functional collaboration for Udacity's education programs, maintaining timelines, content organization, and editorial review processes across multiple simultaneous projects.
Program Assistant / International Labor Rights Forum at International Labor Rights Forum
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2011
Supported components of international small grants program; conducted research and contributed to public-facing materials related to international labor and human rights issues.

Education

Masters Level Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking at George Washington University
January 11, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & International Studies at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Nomination Award (CA)
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Award of Excellence, Environmental Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Scrum Alliance Certificate
January 1, 2015 - February 13, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    Disney+ Documentary, Voices Rising: The Music Behind Wakanda Forever

    Served as Additional Editor on promotional trailer materials for Voices Rising: The Music Behind Wakanda Forever (Disney+). Supported editorial team in crafting dynamic trailer storytelling that balanced music, character, and behind-the-scenes documentary elements while maintaining the tone and energy of the series.

    Promotional, Virta Health

    Edited branded advertisement content for Virta Health, focusing on emotionally driven storytelling and clear audience engagement. Collaborated with creative and marketing teams to shape pacing, messaging, and visual flow across short-form digital content.

    Sizzle, Women Who Ride

    Edited a promotional sizzle for the feature documentary Women Who Ride, shaping a fast-paced emotional and visual introduction to the film’s themes, characters, and tone. Crafted story structure and pacing to balance verité intimacy, archival materials, and cinematic imagery while helping position the project for funders, collaborators, and industry audiences.