Hi, I’m Jake Cimperman — a creative producer and storyteller with a passion for building content that moves people. Over the past decade, I’ve led content strategy for major sports brands like MLB and Bleacher Report, produced the first-ever live multi-cam broadcast for PBS, and directed documentary projects that have screened at festivals and sparked new brand ventures. My work spans everything from launching global campaigns with league partners to capturing behind-the-scenes stories at All-Star Games and music festivals. Most recently, I’ve been developing Pro Beach Hockey, a feature documentary executive produced by Jeanie Buss, alongside a revival of the cult roller hockey brand as a live event and media property. I love collaborating with teams who care about craft, culture, and making meaningful work — whether that’s a scrappy indie doc crew or a large-scale live production team. My goal is always the same: tell stories that make people care.…

Jake Cimperman

Hi, I’m Jake Cimperman — a creative producer and storyteller with a passion for building content that moves people. Over the past decade, I’ve led content strategy for major sports brands like MLB and Bleacher Report, produced the first-ever live multi-cam broadcast for PBS, and directed documentary projects that have screened at festivals and sparked new brand ventures. My work spans everything from launching global campaigns with league partners to capturing behind-the-scenes stories at All-Star Games and music festivals. Most recently, I’ve been developing Pro Beach Hockey, a feature documentary executive produced by Jeanie Buss, alongside a revival of the cult roller hockey brand as a live event and media property. I love collaborating with teams who care about craft, culture, and making meaningful work — whether that’s a scrappy indie doc crew or a large-scale live production team. My goal is always the same: tell stories that make people care.…

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Hi, I’m Jake Cimperman — a creative producer and storyteller with a passion for building content that moves people. Over the past decade, I’ve led content strategy for major sports brands like MLB and Bleacher Report, produced the first-ever live multi-cam broadcast for PBS, and directed documentary projects that have screened at festivals and sparked new brand ventures.

My work spans everything from launching global campaigns with league partners to capturing behind-the-scenes stories at All-Star Games and music festivals. Most recently, I’ve been developing Pro Beach Hockey, a feature documentary executive produced by Jeanie Buss, alongside a revival of the cult roller hockey brand as a live event and media property.

I love collaborating with teams who care about craft, culture, and making meaningful work — whether that’s a scrappy indie doc crew or a large-scale live production team. My goal is always the same: tell stories that make people care.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Creative at Sin Bin Studios
May 1, 2023 - Present
Led end-to-end content strategy for relaunch of iconic sports property Pro Beach Hockey. Organized national brand activations, including film screenings and live Q&As across North America. Generated $12k in merchandise revenue during first year of brand relaunch. Managed cross-platform content strategy, scaling audience to 35,000+ and 1.5M organic views in 2025.
Director and Producer at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - Present
Directed sports documentary Pro Beach Hockey: Sun, Surf & Slapshots, executive produced by Jeanie Buss. Managed full production lifecycle, including budgeting, post-production, and distribution partnerships. Produced documentary film ‘Concrete Gridiron’ for PBS, raising $45,000 for adaptive sports. Partnered with PBS to produce and deliver first-ever multicam live broadcast for wheelchair football.
Original Content Producer at Major League Baseball
May 1, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Launched 'MLB Originals', overseeing video content development, budgeting, and strategy across platforms. Produced live content at global events (Japan, Puerto Rico, London), managing on-site crews for real-time delivery. Concepted and directed original documentaries 'Vandy Boys' and 'Curacao: A Small Island'. Created explainer docu-series 'Quick Question', averaging over 500,000 viewers per episode. Led MLB's YouTube original content strategy, growing channel by 1.3M in 3 years.
Video Producer at Bleacher Report
May 1, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Produced and edited video features for social platforms with a following over 15M. Directed breaking news video coverage alongside team of NFL reporters and insiders. Managed $700K+ in campaign budgets, collaborating with vendors, talent, and internal teams. Provided creative leadership to teams of editors, designers, and writers across projects.
Associate Video Producer at Bleacher Report
January 1, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Edited video features and interviews with athletes for Bleacher Report’s website and social platforms. Directed live studio broadcasts for a digital audience averaging over 90,000 viewers. Integrated branded video content for sponsors such as Jack Daniel’s, McDonald’s, and Ford. Collaborated with on-air talent, graphic designers, and sales teams to execute video campaigns.
Digital Media Intern at Discovery Communications
August 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Researched advertising and production trends in digital video. Pitched show concepts to Branded Entertainment department. Compiled data on YouTube channels and creators. Identified compatible YouTube talent for Discovery’s online networks.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at The Ohio State University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Pro Beach Hockey: Sun, Surf, & Slapshots

    In 1998, a professional roller hockey league launched on the beaches of California and was broadcast globally on ESPN. Blending extreme sports, pro wrestling theatrics, and surf culture, Pro Beach Hockey became a wild, made-for-TV spectacle. The league exploded into a pop-culture phenomenon that reshaped hockey’s demographics- then disappeared just three years later.

    The film is currenty being prepped for worldwide streaming distribution in 2026.

    paper Concrete Gridiron: Buffalo's First Wheelchair Football Team (PBS)

    In 2021, a wheelchair football league launched nationwide. This intimate story follows the Buffalo team as they navigate challenges in their inaugural season and discover lifelong purpose in adaptive sports.

    The film was acquired and distributed throughout North America by PBS, and raised over $45,000 for adaptive sports.