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I am Jason Zumwalt, a dedicated film and television writer and producer with extensive experience across various types of media including digital shorts, television productions, scripted podcasts, and feature films. My career is marked by a strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, allowing me to contribute creatively and manage multiple tasks effectively. I thrive in collaborative environments and am flexible with travel requirements.
I am passionate about storytelling and content creation in the entertainment industry, having worked on projects ranging from comedic shorts and game shows to travel series and scripted narrative podcasts. With expertise in scriptwriting, producing, and development, I am committed to producing engaging and impactful media content.
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Work Experience
Writer/Producer at JJ WATT MOVES INTO DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
December 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced a YouTube short featuring JJ Watt, overseeing preproduction and collaborating closely with the director to conceptualize the video where JJ Watt attempts to convince his wife to move into a Dick’s World of Sport Superstore.
Executive Producer at FOOD FOR THOUGHT - PBS
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed development, narration writing, and production of a travel and history series for PBS.
Executive Producer at BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD - PBS
December 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Oversaw development, narration writing, and production of a travel series from 2022 to 2025.
Consulting Producer at THE BIG TINY FOOD FACE OFF - YOUTUBE ORIGINALS
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Conducted research, development, scriptwriting, and host producing during filming of the series.
Host Producer at FOODTASTIC - DISNEY+
December 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025Conducted research and scriptwriting for host Keke Palmer, working on stage and CUT SCENE/XR STAGE narrative portions.
Producer at LEGO MASTER - FOX TV
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025Conducted research and comedy writing for host Will Arnett on the television series.
Producer at GAMECHANGERS - TOP GOLF
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025Handled research, scriptwriting, directing, and segment producing for digital and in-house game show seasons 1 and 2.
Producer at DO OR DARE - FACEBOOK WATCH
December 31, 2017 - July 31, 2025Conducted research and comedy writing for the obstacle-based celebrity-driven competition show, Season One.
Staff Writer/Story Editor at THE RANCH - NETFLIX
December 31, 2017 - July 31, 2025Staff writer for Season One and Story Editor for Season Two, co-writing Episode 207 titled 'One of Those Nights'.
Writer/Producer at BOYS IN BLUE “Pilot”
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Co-wrote and produced a single-camera sitcom pilot for Disney XD.
Writer/Producer at BEASLEY AND REECE GET WEIRD “Pilot”
December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced a single/multi-camera hybrid sitcom script optioned by Disney XD.
Writer/Producer at LOW LIFE “Pilot”
December 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced a single-camera sitcom script optioned by Comedy Central.
Writer/Producer at PLAYING WITH GUNS
December 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced pilot and second episode, including 'Dogs Are People Too', for a single-camera comedy pilot for SpikeTV, which went to pilot for Comedy Central.
Writer/Producer at NICK DIGITAL
December 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced web series 'Duncan Didit: Imaginary Friend for Hire' in 2014.
Writer/Producer at AwesomenessTV
December 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Produced comedic shorts for YouTube partner site from 2011 to 2012.
Writer/Producer at Participant Media
December 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025Wrote, produced and filmed promotional videos for Academy Award-winning documentary 'The Cove'.
Writer/Producer at 60Frames Entertainment
December 31, 2008 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced Seasons 1 and 2 episodes of 'Douchebag Beach: A Love Story' and original comedic sketches for 'I Am Zumwalt'.
Writer/Producer at SuperDeluxe.com, Turner Networks
December 31, 2007 - July 31, 2025Created over 50 original comedic shorts.
Writer/Creator at THE GLOWING - AUDIBLE ORIGINALS
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreated and wrote an eight-episode narrative dramatic scripted podcast in 2025.
Writer/Producer at JJ WATT MOVES INTO DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
December 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025Created a YouTube short featuring JJ Watt attempting to convince his wife to move into a Dick's World of Sport Superstore. Oversaw preproduction and conceptualization of the short and collaborated closely with the director while writing the script.
Executive Producer at FOOD FOR THOUGHT - PBS
January 1, 2025 - PresentResponsible for development, narration-writing, and production of the travel/history series, managing overall executive production duties.
Executive Producer at BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD - PBS
December 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Oversaw development, narration-writing, and production of the travel series, carrying full executive production responsibilities.
Consulting Producer at THE BIG TINY FOOD FACE OFF - YOUTUBE ORIGINALS
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Conducted research development and scriptwriting, and served as host producer during filming.
Host Producer at FOODTASTIC - DISNEY+
December 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025Conducted research and scriptwriting for host Keke Palmer for staged and XR stage narrative portions of the show.
Producer at LEGO MASTER - FOX TV
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025Conducted research and wrote comedy scripts for the host, Will Arnett.
Producer at GAMECHANGERS - TOP GOLF
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025Conducted research, scriptwriting, directing, and segment producing for the digital and in-house game show series Seasons 1 and 2.
Staff Writer/Story Editor at THE RANCH - NETFLIX
December 31, 2017 - July 31, 2025Served as staff writer for Season One and story editor for Season Two. Co-wrote Episode 207, “One of Those Nights.”
Writer/Producer at BOYS IN BLUE “Pilot”
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Co-wrote the single-camera sitcom pilot for Disney XD.
Writer/Producer at BEASLEY AND REECE GET WEIRD “Pilot”
December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced single/multi-cam hybrid sitcom script, optioned by DisneyXD.
Writer/Producer at LOW LIFE “Pilot”
December 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced single-camera sitcom script, optioned by Comedy Central.
Writer/Producer at PLAYING WITH GUNS
December 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Wrote script and produced single-camera comedy pilot for SpikeTV that went to pilot for Comedy Central.
Writer/Producer at NICK DIGITAL
December 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025Wrote and produced the web series "Duncan Didit: Imaginary Friend for Hire."
Writer/Producer at AwesomenessTV
December 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Produced comedic shorts for YouTube partner site.
Writer/Producer at Participant Media
December 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025Wrote, produced and filmed promotional videos for the Academy Award-winning documentary The Cove.
Writer/Producer at 60Frames Entertainment
December 31, 2008 - July 31, 2025Produced episodes of "Douchebag Beach: A Love Story" and original comedic sketches for "I Am Zumwalt" Seasons 1 and 2.
Writer/Producer at SuperDeluxe.com, Turner Networks
December 31, 2007 - July 31, 2025Produced over 50 original comedic shorts.
Writer/Producer at YouTube
January 1, 2024 - PresentWrote and produced a YouTube short featuring JJ Watt attempting to convince his wife to move into a Dick’s World of Sport Superstore. Oversaw preproduction, conceptualization, and collaborated closely with the director.
Producer at Top Golf
December 31, 2019 - September 1, 2025Conducted research, scriptwriting, directing, and segment production for digital and in-house game show series 'Gamechangers,' Seasons 1 and 2.
Producer, Season One at Facebook Watch
December 31, 2017 - September 1, 2025Conducted research and comedy writing for the obstacle-based celebrity competition show 'Do or Dare'.
Writer/Producer at Nick Digital
December 31, 2014 - September 1, 2025Created and produced the web series 'Duncan Didit: Imaginary Friend for Hire.'
Writer/Producer at AwesomenessTV
December 31, 2012 - September 1, 2025Wrote and produced comedic shorts for YouTube partner site.
Writer/Producer at Participant Media
December 31, 2009 - September 1, 2025Wrote, produced and filmed promotional videos for the Academy Award-winning documentary 'The Cove'.
Writer/Producer at 60Frames Entertainment
December 31, 2008 - September 1, 2025Wrote and produced Season 1 and Season 2 episodes of 'Douchebag Beach: A Love Story' and original comedic sketches for 'I Am Zumwalt'.
Writer/Producer at SuperDeluxe.com, Turner Networks
December 31, 2007 - September 1, 2025Wrote and produced over 50 original comedic shorts.
Executive Producer at PBS
January 1, 2025 - PresentOversaw development, narration-writing, and production of the travel/history series 'Food for Thought' scheduled for 2025.
Executive Producer at PBS
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversaw development, narration-writing, and production of the travel series 'Beyond Your Backyard' from 2022 to 2025.
Consulting Producer at YouTube Originals
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025Conducted research, development and script writing for 'The Big Tiny Food Face Off' and participated as host producer during filming.
Host Producer at Disney+
December 31, 2021 - September 1, 2025Conducted research and scriptwriting for Host Keke Palmer in the show 'Foodtastic', including stage and narrative portions on the CUT SCENE/XR STAGE.
Producer at FOX TV
December 31, 2019 - September 1, 2025Conducted research and comedy writing for host Will Arnett on 'LEGO Master'.
Staff Writer/Story Editor at Netflix
December 31, 2017 - September 1, 2025Staff writer for Season One and Story Editor for Season Two of 'The Ranch', co-wrote Episode 207 ‘One of Those Nights’.
Writer/Producer at Disney XD
December 31, 2015 - September 1, 2025Co-wrote single-camera sitcom pilot 'Boys in Blue'.
Writer/Producer at Disney XD
December 31, 2013 - September 1, 2025Wrote and produced single/multi-cam hybrid sitcom script 'Beasley and Reece Get Weird', optioned by Disney XD.
Writer/Producer at Comedy Central
December 31, 2012 - September 1, 2025Wrote and produced single-camera sitcom pilot 'Low Life', optioned by Comedy Central.
Writer/Producer at SpikeTV/Comedy Central
December 31, 2011 - September 1, 2025Wrote script and produced single-camera comedy pilot 'Playing With Guns' and the second episode 'Dogs Are People Too.'
Writer at Film
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025Wrote the narrative comedic feature 'Flock of Dudes' which premiered at the LA Film Festival and was released by Starz Digital.
Story By Credit at Film
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025Received story by credit for the horror/thriller feature 'Urge' starring Pierce Brosnan, released by Lionsgate Premiere and available on Amazon Prime.
Writer/Creator at Audible Originals
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreated and wrote the eight-episode narrative dramatic scripted podcast 'The Glowing'.
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Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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