I’m a writer, video producer, content creator, and content strategist with a strong passion for world cultures. I have led 60+ video and writing projects with budgets up to $300K. I have over 15 years of experience in strategizing, creating, and producing compelling, human-centered stories and digital storytelling experiences that educate, inspire, and engage audiences. Some of my past clients include Tides.org, SOIL.org (Haiti), CIDR Pamiga (France), WorldWithoutHate.org, City of Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission, DISH.org, National Geographic, PBS, Associated Press (Israel), Docurama, and Mongrel Media (Canada). I also gained leading-edge communication and marketing skills while working for Fortune 500 companies, including Cisco, eBay, Intuit, and WhatsApp Research (Meta, Inc.). I held a variety of corporate positions, including audience experience producer, content strategist, video producer, content writer, and web and UX writer.

Tamara Gurbis

I’m a writer, video producer, content creator, and content strategist with a strong passion for world cultures. I have led 60+ video and writing projects with budgets up to $300K. I have over 15 years of experience in strategizing, creating, and producing compelling, human-centered stories and digital storytelling experiences that educate, inspire, and engage audiences. Some of my past clients include Tides.org, SOIL.org (Haiti), CIDR Pamiga (France), WorldWithoutHate.org, City of Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission, DISH.org, National Geographic, PBS, Associated Press (Israel), Docurama, and Mongrel Media (Canada). I also gained leading-edge communication and marketing skills while working for Fortune 500 companies, including Cisco, eBay, Intuit, and WhatsApp Research (Meta, Inc.). I held a variety of corporate positions, including audience experience producer, content strategist, video producer, content writer, and web and UX writer.

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I’m a writer, video producer, content creator, and content strategist with a strong passion for world cultures. I have led 60+ video and writing projects with budgets up to $300K. I have over 15 years of experience in strategizing, creating, and producing compelling, human-centered stories and digital storytelling experiences that educate, inspire, and engage audiences.

Some of my past clients include Tides.org, SOIL.org (Haiti), CIDR Pamiga (France), WorldWithoutHate.org, City of Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission, DISH.org, National Geographic, PBS, Associated Press (Israel), Docurama, and Mongrel Media (Canada).

I also gained leading-edge communication and marketing skills while working for Fortune 500 companies, including Cisco, eBay, Intuit, and WhatsApp Research (Meta, Inc.). I held a variety of corporate positions, including audience experience producer, content strategist, video producer, content writer, and web and UX writer.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Principal / Communications, Content & Marketing Consultant at 21st Century Narratives LLC
August 1, 2005 - Present
Lead client development and craft communications, content, and marketing strategies for companies and social impact organizations, completing 60+ projects on time and under budget. Manage content producers, editors, and video crews in the US and abroad. Selected clients include American Express, National Geographic, PBS, Associated Press, Docurama, Mongrel Media, and Première Magazine.
Web Content Writer II & Content Consultant at Intuit, Inc.
April 30, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Developed and executed content strategies producing marketing and UI copy, landing pages, articles, videos, press releases, and sensitive communications. Improved lead generation rate by 15% and organic website traffic by 30%. Managed social media calendar, creative briefs, customer interviews, and designed large-scale email campaigns for over 1 million recipients using Figma, including A/B testing. Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams of 30 members.
Content Writer & Producer at Palo Alto History Museum
May 1, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Strategized and wrote website content that increased organic traffic by 55%. Revised and tailored the Community Engagement Campaign and fundraising efforts including COVID-19 messaging and advocacy, exceeding advocacy goals by 400%.
Content Strategist Consultant at Meta, Inc. / WhatsApp Research
August 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Developed the inaugural research team’s brand identity, internal website, and content KPIs. Utilized digital storytelling to promote multicultural user/product insights of 30+ researchers, increasing cross-team collaboration by 43%. Advised contractors and communication designers.
Co-Producer, Digital Cinematographer & Editor at Tides
April 30, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Created video stories of impact for website and social media highlighting social ventures worldwide, boosting organic traffic by 7.3% and social media engagement by 8.5%. Trained staff and contractors in video scripting, production, and postproduction basics.
Founder & Video Producer-Director at The Lens (independent project)
April 30, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Co-led an immersive workshop and video series using drama and filmmaking to bridge cultural and ideological divides. Managed all startup phases including website design and building an international team, recording over 25 hours of footage.
Account Manager / Video Producer-Director at Nayomode Bluewave
January 31, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Managed creative content for presentations and media campaigns with 15+ large corporate clients. Produced and directed marketing videos for eBay website and YouTube channel, increasing engagement rates by 7% on YouTube.
Acumen Brand Ambassador - San Francisco Chapter at Acumen Academy
September 30, 2013 - August 6, 2025
Promoted Acumen's mission and educational courses at Stanford University and Palo Alto, increasing course participation in the Bay Area by 300%. Managed communications, event publicity, and led study groups and live events.
Audience Experience Producer (Consultant), Global Media Strategy Group at Cisco Systems, Inc.
November 30, 2012 - August 6, 2025
Managed 45+ projects delivering executive messaging through global events, videos, and social media. Led rebranding campaigns for seven VPs across time zones and produced video scripts, webinars, and large-scale live/virtual events.
Client Relationship Manager / Media Author & Editor at Video Project
January 31, 2011 - August 6, 2025
Maintained and expanded partnerships with 30+ filmmakers, media agencies, and distributors. Managed 25+ complex media projects and led production of the company's most profitable video title, increasing revenue by 15% and sales by 40%. Key clients include PBS (KQED), Warner Home Video, and others.

Education

B.A. at John Carroll University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Sociology studies (lecturer) at University of Nantes
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025

Qualifications

Leadership Skills: Managing People & Conflicts in the Workplace, Larry Schwimmer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Mastering Effective Communications for Causes: Public Interest Communications and The Science of Story Building, Stanford Social Innovation Review certification
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Human-Centered Design for Social Innovation, 5-week course, Acumen Academy (SF Chapter)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Design Thinking, d.school course, Stanford University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics