An aspiring writer and creator currently attending Emerson College for Filmmaking and Creative Writing. Specializes in scriptwriting and creative producing.

Jacob Christian Whitney

An aspiring writer and creator currently attending Emerson College for Filmmaking and Creative Writing. Specializes in scriptwriting and creative producing.

Available to hire

An aspiring writer and creator currently attending Emerson College for Filmmaking and Creative Writing. Specializes in scriptwriting and creative producing.

Work Experience

Stage Crew at TheatreINK
December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Paint, drill, and tool organization experience; cooperative in heavy manual labor; woodworking; set piece design and stage preparation.
Performance/Acting at TheatreINK
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Participated in 16th Annual Playwrights Festival; Romeo & Juliet as Lord Capulet.
Performance/Acting at TheatreINK
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Participated in 16th Annual Playwrights Festival; Romeo & Juliet as Lord Capulet.
Assistant Director at Emerson Independent Video (EIV)
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Communicating liaison for executive producers of EIV’s live hybrid scripted cooking show; coordinating between stage manager, creatives, and control room; timing blocks; cueing graphics; ensuring punctuality of strike.
Camera Operator at Emerson Independent Video
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Cameraman for EIV’s 50th Anniversary live unscripted special using an HDR Grass Valley LDX 92; communicated with the executive producer in the control room on camera angles, focus, spacing, and movement.
Script Reader at Frames Per Second (FPS)
September 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Responsible for reading, analyzing, and considering short screenplays submitted to FPS for the 2025 Narrative Mini-Fest. Created script coverages for over 20 screenplays which considered: financing, stunt coordination, visual uniqueness, story quality, pacing, writing quality, overall meaning and necessity.
Sales Associate at Sophie’s Store
January 1, 2026 - Present
Take inventory and fill shelves when necessary with stock from the storage room; manage purchases using a tech interface, filling in relevant information (pricing, method of payment, and amount of stock); finalize transactions; socialize with customers to create a relaxing atmosphere and provide recommendations.

Education

High School Diploma at Newton North High School
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Film, TV, & Media at Emerson College
August 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

Dean’s List (Emerson College)
August 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education