Jasmine "Jazzi" Johnson is a mid-senior level media professional with experience across digital media, podcasting, and radio broadcast. Proven track record leading productions from concept to completion across audio, video, and editorial platforms. Strong focus on storytelling, research accuracy, and team leadership within entertainment, pop culture, environmental, and political content. From ideation to finalization including production planning, strategizing, scripting, organizing, budgeting, and original social media promotion and strategy.…

Jasmine Jazzi Johnson

Jasmine "Jazzi" Johnson is a mid-senior level media professional with experience across digital media, podcasting, and radio broadcast. Proven track record leading productions from concept to completion across audio, video, and editorial platforms. Strong focus on storytelling, research accuracy, and team leadership within entertainment, pop culture, environmental, and political content. From ideation to finalization including production planning, strategizing, scripting, organizing, budgeting, and original social media promotion and strategy.…

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Jasmine “Jazzi” Johnson is a mid-senior level media professional with experience across digital media, podcasting, and radio broadcast. Proven track record leading productions from concept to completion across audio, video, and editorial platforms. Strong focus on storytelling, research accuracy, and team leadership within entertainment, pop culture, environmental, and political content. From ideation to finalization including production planning, strategizing, scripting, organizing, budgeting, and original social media promotion and strategy.

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English
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Work Experience

Managing Producer, Scriptwriter & Story Editor at BirdNote
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead editorial strategy and full production for the 'Bring Birds Back' podcast, overseeing story development, scriptwriting, and narrative flow to deliver compelling, high-quality audio content. Also contribute as a writer, producer, and editor for BirdNote Daily. Responsible for story editing and tape cutting, coaching hosts and voiceover artists to refine delivery, tone, and pacing. Direct teams of producers, editors, and sound designers, establish editorial workflows, and maintain production standards to enhance efficiency and consistency. Supported promotional strategy with editorial assets and collaboration with marketing teams. Oversaw editing and audio post-production, with work recognized by a 2025 Ambies Award nomination and a 2023 Anthem Award for Sustainability & Climate, boosting BirdNote's national profile.
Freelancer Producer, Scriptwriter & Story Editor at Sinclair Broadcast Group
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Produced, wrote, and conducted archival research, including old interrogation tapes and case files, for the inaugural season podcast Missing Erica Baker, an investigative narrative series. Earned two Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in audio journalism.
Scriptwriter at Happily Productions
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Scripted teleprompter content for a live-broadcast award show and forum, including keynote speeches and presentations for NMSDC Equity Honors & Inaugural MBE Forum. Also scripted transitions, calls-to-action, and comedic interludes throughout the event day.
Segment and Story Producer at Discovery Channel x Group Nine
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Produced segments and stories for the podcast accompanying Discovery Channel's Uprooted docu-series. Coordinated pre-production, research, interviews, and editorial story arcs. Enhanced storytelling through fact-checking, content structuring, and intentional scriptwriting.
Producer at Netflix (Net Klix)
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Produced the inaugural season of the More Like This podcast series centered on artists, actors, producers, directors, and films amplifying Netflix’s original content. Managed end-to-end production, including research, scriptwriting, interviews, story editing, tape cutting, and multi-draft revisions. Streamlined transcription and editing workflows. Booked and prepped guests, sourced archival audio, and managed legal and production documentation. Established production timelines, editorial standards, and sound design guidelines, ensuring brand alignment and timely delivery.
Senior Editor at Verizon Media | Yahoo! News & Play
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Directed editorial and video programming, overseeing daily digital content across all platforms. Managed 50+ publisher partnerships to optimize revenue and ensure compliance with legal and brand standards. Oversaw video integration enhancing audience engagement via multimedia storytelling. Collaborated with product, design, and marketing teams to drive audience growth by leveraging analytics. Played a key role in shaping Yahoo! Play’s interactive app content to align editorial goals with engagement metrics.
Freelance Journalist / Contributor at NBC News, Teen Vogue, BET, Ebony, Oxygen TV, Blavity
December 31, 2019 - September 4, 2025
Reported and wrote features, news, and cultural commentary for multiple national and digital outlets, covering entertainment, culture, and social issues. Pitched, researched, and developed original story concepts for diverse editorial audiences. Conducted interviews with high-profile subjects and industry leaders, producing compelling narratives under tight deadlines. Created multimedia content including online articles, digital video scripts, and social-first stories, collaborating cross-platform to meet brand standards.
Managing Producer, Scriptwriter & Story Editor at BirdNote
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead editorial strategy and full-cycle production for "Bring Birds Back," a science and humanities podcast, including story development, scriptwriting, and narrative flow. Contribute as writer, producer, and editor for BirdNote Daily. Guide hosts and voiceover artists to refine delivery and tone, ensuring clarity and authenticity. Manage cross-functional teams, establish editorial workflows and production standards to enhance efficiency and consistency. Support promotional strategies through collaboration with marketing and digital teams to increase audience reach. Oversee audio editing and post-production, reviewing mixes for quality and pacing. Achieved notable industry recognitions including a 2025 Ambies Award nomination and a 2023 Anthem Award for Sustainability & Climate.
Freelance Producer, Scriptwriter & Story Editor at Sinclair Broadcast Group
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Produced, scripted, and served as archival researcher for the inaugural podcast season "Missing Erica Baker," an investigative narrative series. Utilized 23-year-old interrogation tapes and case files extensively. Earned two Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in audio journalism.
Scriptwriter at Happily Productions
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Scripted live-broadcasted award show and forum for NMSDC Equity Honors & Inaugural MBE Forum, including scripting keynote speeches, transitions, calls-to-action, and comedic interludes for speakers such as CEO Ying McGuire and presenter Magic Johnson.
Segment and Story Producer at Discovery Channel x Group Nine
January 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Produced podcast segments accompanying Discovery Channel’s "Uprooted" docu-series. Coordinated pre-production, research, interviews, and editorial story arcs. Enhanced storytelling with fact-checking and scripted content structure.
Producer at Netflix
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Produced inaugural season for Netflix’s More Like This podcast featuring high-profile artists, actors, producers, and films. Pitched episode concepts, coordinated guests, led end-to-end production including research, scriptwriting, interviews, story editing, tape cutting, and ensured compliance with industry standards. Managed production schedules, talent coordination, and cross-departmental communications.
Senior Editor at Verizon Media | Yahoo! News & Play
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Directed editorial and video programming, managing 50+ publisher partnerships to optimize revenue and compliance. Oversaw video integration to improve audience engagement. Collaborated with product, design, and marketing teams to refine audience growth strategies based on analytics. Played a key role in shaping interactive content within Yahoo! Play app.
Freelance Journalist / Contributor at NBC News, Teen Vogue, BET, Ebony, Oxygen TV, Blavity
December 31, 2019 - September 4, 2025
Reported and wrote features, news stories, and cultural commentary for national outlets. Pitched and researched original stories on entertainment, culture, and social issues. Conducted interviews with industry professionals and produced multimedia and digital-first storytelling content to meet brand standards and audience expectations.
Managing Producer, Story Editor & Scriptwriter at BirdNote (NPR Affiliate)
September 1, 2022 - Present
Lead editorial direction for longform podcasts and national public radio specials; manage production pipeline from ideation to final delivery across multiple projects; supervise and mentor cross-functional team (producers, writers, editors, VO talent); QC and ensure scientific accuracy, storytelling quality, and brand voice consistency; oversee production schedules, deadlines, and digital asset delivery; produce, write and edit scripts for daily show and longform show; maintain healthy work environment and uphold company ethics and policies; collaborate on social media and promotional content strategy.
Lead Researcher, Scriptwriter & Second Producer (Contract) at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Dayton 24/7 Now News – “Missing Erica Baker”
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Led investigative research for a longform true-crime podcast series, spanning 23 years from America’s Most Wanted to jailhouse phone calls; managed archival sourcing, transcription, and database organization; co-wrote scripts and supported editing + production workflows; acted as liaison between legal and production teams.
Associate Producer, Scriptwriter, Researcher (Contract) at HAPPILY (Production Company) & NMSDC Inaugural Equity Honors & MBE Forum
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Lead writer for awards show; co-wrote executive speeches with CEO; scripted live event transitions, CTAs, and all comedic segments; wrote scripts for high-profile talent including Magic Johnson.
Associate Producer (Contract) at Group Nine Media x Discovery Channel
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Supported full-cycle production for docu-series companion podcast; conducted research, scheduled guests, and prepared interviews; assisted with script drafting and writing, soundscapes, audio recording prep, and post-production workflows, including organizing audio files, pulling archival audio, scheduling guests and voiceover sessions.
Associate Producer (Contract) at Netflix Podcast - More Like This (Season 1) , PodPeople
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Created, pitched and arranged episode concepts, curated guest lineups with lead producer; wrote and scheduled each episode’s title and descriptions for disbursement; managed production schedules with host and talent; recorded, organized and catalogued audio interviews; co-wrote and edited scripts, managing and finalizing transcriptions, and social planning for story and promotional materials; collaborated with Netflix magazine editorial leadership to align voice and deliverables.
Video & Editorial Programming Manager at Verizon Media - Yahoo! News, Oath
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Managing and supervising video production and published content for Verizon Media apps including Yahoo! Play and Yahoo! News; managing and monetizing all incoming written content for desktop website from over 50 publisher partners; maintaining partnerships, updating contractual agreements, and ensuring compliance with legal, client, and brand guidelines; recognizing, reporting and filing JIRA tickets; analyzing data and user behavior for insights.
Production Coordinator / Booking Agent Support at Is Sexy Podcast
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Provided production coordination and booking support; handled scheduling, guest coordination, and logistics for podcast production.
Writer, Editor, Social Media & Editorial Manager at Freelance Journalist – Various Publications
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Created and edited entertainment, news, lifestyle, op-ed content; managed social media and editorial workflows; built relationships with notable clients including NBC News, Oxygen TV, AOL, Teen Vogue, The Grio, BET News, Ebony, Blavity, Genius, XXL Magazine, XO Necole, OkayPlayer, and more.

Education

B.A., Media & Journalism at The New School
August 20, 2007 - May 20, 2011

Qualifications

Edward R. Murrow Awards - Best Podcast and Best Digital Story 2023
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Anthem Awards 2023 Bronze (Sustainability, Environment & Climate)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
The Ambies Awards - Nominee, Best Indie Podcast Hosts
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Energy & Utilities, Government, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Other

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