Seasoned executive, producer, and writer with 20+ years of experience in animation and children’s entertainment. Recently, I co-wrote and produced animated YouTube shorts for ÆRTHLINGS, contributing to 2.5M+ views, and also co-wrote/produced comics, supported in-game narrative, and helped develop a full animated series. Previously, I led end-to-end development and production for hundreds of hours of animated TV at Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, and Hasbro—overseeing acclaimed franchises including Teen Titans Go!, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, New Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, LEGO Unikitty, Chowder, and Transformers Prime. I’m known for predicting trends, cultivating talent, improving workflows, and maintaining a positive, results-driven culture—backed by deep story and episodic writing insight.

Jeff Prezenkowski

Seasoned executive, producer, and writer with 20+ years of experience in animation and children’s entertainment. Recently, I co-wrote and produced animated YouTube shorts for ÆRTHLINGS, contributing to 2.5M+ views, and also co-wrote/produced comics, supported in-game narrative, and helped develop a full animated series. Previously, I led end-to-end development and production for hundreds of hours of animated TV at Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, and Hasbro—overseeing acclaimed franchises including Teen Titans Go!, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, New Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, LEGO Unikitty, Chowder, and Transformers Prime. I’m known for predicting trends, cultivating talent, improving workflows, and maintaining a positive, results-driven culture—backed by deep story and episodic writing insight.

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Seasoned executive, producer, and writer with 20+ years of experience in animation and children’s entertainment. Recently, I co-wrote and produced animated YouTube shorts for ÆRTHLINGS, contributing to 2.5M+ views, and also co-wrote/produced comics, supported in-game narrative, and helped develop a full animated series.

Previously, I led end-to-end development and production for hundreds of hours of animated TV at Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, and Hasbro—overseeing acclaimed franchises including Teen Titans Go!, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, New Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, LEGO Unikitty, Chowder, and Transformers Prime. I’m known for predicting trends, cultivating talent, improving workflows, and maintaining a positive, results-driven culture—backed by deep story and episodic writing insight.

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Work Experience

Modern Games Content and Narrative Lead
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Developed, wrote, and produced animated YouTube series and comics for the ÆRTHLINGS toys-to-life mobile game. Assisted with in-game character creation, dialogue, and narrative, and supported property expansion through multi-format storytelling.
Netflix Talent Intelligence Consultant for Animation at Netflix
December 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Provided animation industry expertise and conducted networking research for the Talent Intelligence team serving Netflix Animation Studios. Supported hiring/process projects by informing talent strategy and identifying relevant animation professionals and connections.
Story Consultant/Editor at Warner Bros. Animation
September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Oversaw script writing for Bunnicula animated series (10 episodes) for season 3 (Boomerang/Cartoon Network). Managed a team of eight freelance writers through episodic script-writing processes; edited completed scripts and developed story ideas/episode concepts. Collaborated with executives and producers on feedback-driven rewrites and alignment to series direction.
Freelance Animation Writer and Consultant at Self-employed
August 1, 2017 - Present
Performed freelance writing and consulting for a portfolio of major clients including LEGO, Graphic India, Warner Bros, and Ubisoft. Wrote scripts for animated series such as Teen Titans Go! and New Looney Tunes. Developed series content for LEGO, Graphic India, and Ubisoft modern games, including narrative and character-focused creative development.
Vice President, Series and Shorts at Warner Bros. Animation
May 1, 2014 - August 31, 2017
Led end-to-end creative operations for animated series including Teen Titans Go!, Be Cool Scooby-Doo, New Looney Tunes, Green Eggs & Ham, LEGO Unikitty, and multiple long forms and shorts. Managed up to 50+ creative talent and crew members to ensure talent retention and successful production. Provided feedback across all stages (outlines, scripts, VO records, storyboards, animatics, work prints, final edits), attended story meetings, and worked with IP partners (e.g., DC, LEGO) to translate properties to animation. Ensured broadcast guideline adherence, collaborated across internal Warner Bros. departments (PR, marketing, consumer products), cultivated talent and relationships with agents/managers, and developed pitches for broadcast partners.
Director, Series and Shorts at Warner Bros. Animation
October 1, 2010 - May 31, 2014
Oversaw creative operations on production of animated series and short-form content including Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Thundercats, and Beware the Batman, plus direct-to-video long forms featuring Scooby-Doo. Developed and allocated talent for projects including Teen Titans Go!, LEGO DC Justice League direct-to-videos, and 75+ shorts for the DC Nation programming block.
Manager, Boys and Action Animation at Hasbro
December 1, 2009 - October 31, 2010
Managed daily creative operations on production of new Transformers and G.I. Joe animated series. Facilitated communication between show creatives, Hasbro brand, and Hub network to support strong on-air, merchandising, and marketing presence while maintaining creative vision. Developed internal Hasbro intellectual properties for television entertainment and acquired key creative talent to guide the development process.
Freelance Writer at Wildbrain
June 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Wrote a freelance script for a project in development at Disney XD through Wildbrain.
Manager, Comedic Animation at Cartoon Network
March 1, 2006 - May 31, 2009
Supervised initial development, day-to-day production, and creative direction of Cartoon Network original animated series including The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack and My Gym Partner’s a Monkey. Collaborated on development and production of originals such as Chowder and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. Managed talent and communications with the network, coordinated cross-department efforts (Programming, On-Air, Marketing, PR, Licensing, Digital/New Media) domestically and internationally, provided coverage on outlines/scripts/storyboards, ensured Standards & Practices alignment with Turner guidelines, and identified/developed pilots according to network needs.
Assistant Manager, Original Series at Cartoon Network
March 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Oversaw production and creative direction of animated series including Camp Lazlo and Codename: Kids Next Door; assisted in production of Cartoon Network originals such as The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy and Ed, Edd n Eddy.
Coordinator, Original Series at Cartoon Network
March 1, 2003 - February 29, 2004
Oversaw production of Duck Dodgers and assisted with similar responsibilities for other series after one year. Contributed stories that were produced as episodes for The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.
Assistant, Original Series at Cartoon Network
May 1, 2001 - February 28, 2003
Assisted Senior VP and department with administrative duties, compiled materials for entry into industry festivals/award contests, and reviewed/provided coverage on both in-development and in-production series.

Education

Telecommunications, Popular Culture at Bowling Green State University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming