Jen Begeal is a producer and transmedia strategist whose work bridges film, television, and podcasts. She specializes in developing and launching narrative ecosystems that connect story, audience, and impact. As a producer on Sinister with Josh Zeman, Jen helped build a multi-platform true-crime and horror brand spanning YouTube, podcasting, and live events. Her recent projects include the feature documentary Checkpoint Zoo (executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio) which has been nominated for a Critics Choice Award. Jen is also the co-founder of StoryCode NY, a leading community for immersive and transmedia storytelling, and teaches Transmedia Storytelling, Podcasting, and Digital Production at The New School. I specialize in building cross-platform ecosystems that grow audiences and monetize content through thoughtful strategy, social campaigns, and data-informed optimization. I thrive on collaborative creative processes, turning ambitious ideas into tangible assets across YouTube, Patreon, social channels, live events, and beyond.

Jen Begeal

Jen Begeal is a producer and transmedia strategist whose work bridges film, television, and podcasts. She specializes in developing and launching narrative ecosystems that connect story, audience, and impact. As a producer on Sinister with Josh Zeman, Jen helped build a multi-platform true-crime and horror brand spanning YouTube, podcasting, and live events. Her recent projects include the feature documentary Checkpoint Zoo (executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio) which has been nominated for a Critics Choice Award. Jen is also the co-founder of StoryCode NY, a leading community for immersive and transmedia storytelling, and teaches Transmedia Storytelling, Podcasting, and Digital Production at The New School. I specialize in building cross-platform ecosystems that grow audiences and monetize content through thoughtful strategy, social campaigns, and data-informed optimization. I thrive on collaborative creative processes, turning ambitious ideas into tangible assets across YouTube, Patreon, social channels, live events, and beyond.

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Jen Begeal is a producer and transmedia strategist whose work bridges film, television, and podcasts. She specializes in developing and launching narrative ecosystems that connect story, audience, and impact. As a producer on Sinister with Josh Zeman, Jen helped build a multi-platform true-crime and horror brand spanning YouTube, podcasting, and live events. Her recent projects include the feature documentary Checkpoint Zoo (executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio) which has been nominated for a Critics Choice Award. Jen is also the co-founder of StoryCode NY, a leading community for immersive and transmedia storytelling, and teaches Transmedia Storytelling, Podcasting, and Digital Production at The New School.

I specialize in building cross-platform ecosystems that grow audiences and monetize content through thoughtful strategy, social campaigns, and data-informed optimization. I thrive on collaborative creative processes, turning ambitious ideas into tangible assets across YouTube, Patreon, social channels, live events, and beyond.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Transmedia Producer at Red House Project
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Led digital campaigns with Indigenous communities, growing a dedicated audience of 150,000+ followers and achieving a monthly reach of 250,000+.
Transmedia Producer at Son of the South (A Spike Lee Joint)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Produced behind-the-scenes content, digital marketing, and cross-platform assets to support the theatrical release and Oscar FY C campaign.
Social Media Director at Sicario
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Developed and executed the social media and digital marketing strategy for the Oscar-winning Sicario campaign.
Social Media Director at Grace & Frankie
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Created the launch campaign for the Emmy-winning Netflix series, driving early fan engagement and visibility.
Social Media Director at Crimson Peak
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Collaborated with Guillermo del Toro and Legendary Pictures to design and lead the digital campaign for the theatrical release.
Associate Producer at SXSW Gaming Awards
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Co-produced audience activation experiences during the awards program.
Video Release Producer at Ne-Yo – She Knows
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Produced a viral teaser activation for Ne-Yo's single 'She Knows'.
Executive Producer at Story Forward NYC
December 31, 2018 - October 22, 2025
Produced live events in collaboration with Lincoln Center to build a creator community around interactive and transmedia storytelling.
Podcast Producer at Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines
December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Produced a Native-led podcast amplifying Indigenous voices and frontline stories, growing to 10,000+ monthly downloads.
Social Impact Producer at Rez Ball
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed the social impact campaign supporting the Netflix release, engaging Indigenous communities and amplifying the film's cultural message.
Social Impact Producer at The 50
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created and delivered the social impact strategy for the theatrical release, connecting the film to targeted audiences and advocacy networks.
Podcast Producer at Not Invisible
December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Produced a Native-led podcast amplifying Indigenous voices and frontline stories, growing to 10,000+ monthly downloads and expanding social engagement.
Transmedia Producer at Son of the South
December 31, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Produced behind-the-scenes content and cross-platform digital assets for the theatrical release and Oscars FY C campaign.
Transmedia Producer at Red House Project
December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Led digital campaigns with Indigenous communities, growing a dedicated audience of 150,000+ followers and 250,000+ monthly reach.
Social Media Director at Sicario
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Developed and executed digital campaigns for the Oscar-nominated thriller, driving online buzz and box-office awareness.
Social Media Director at Grace & Frankie
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Created launch campaigns for the Emmy-winning Netflix series, building early fan engagement and visibility.
Social Media Director at Crimson Peak
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Led digital campaigns for the theatrical release with Guillermo del Toro and Legendary Pictures.
Associate Producer at SXSW Gaming Awards
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Co-produced audience activation experiences during the awards program.
Executive Producer at Story Forward NYC
December 31, 2018 - October 22, 2025
Produced live events in collaboration with Lincoln Center to build a creator community around interactive and transmedia storytelling.
Social Impact Producer at Rez Ball
December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Developed the social impact campaign in support of the Netflix release, engaging Indigenous communities and amplifying the film’s cultural message.
Social Impact Producer at The 50 Social Impact
December 31, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Created and delivered the social impact strategy for the theatrical release, connecting the film to targeted audiences and advocacy networks through social channels.
Producer at Not Visible
December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Produced a Native-led podcast anthology amplifying Indigenous voices and frontline stories, growing to 10,000+ monthly downloads.
Producer at The Sinister with Josh Zeman
December 31, 2025 - October 22, 2025
Led multi-platform production and cross-genre campaigns for a true-crime franchise across YouTube, podcasts and social media.
Digital Media Producer at Check Point Zoo
December 31, 2025 - October 22, 2025
Directed digital media campaigns to support Indigenous-focused content across platforms.

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