With 20 years of professional experience in media, I’ve held roles across production, development, and communications. I’ve worked with clients like Amazon, Microsoft, XBOX, NBC Universal, Nat Geo, and the Discovery Channel, driving creative solutions and delivering projects from concept to delivery. I lead with a collaborative, out-of-the-box mindset that optimizes resources and delivers measurable results for clients and partners. I’ve built and led teams across marketing agencies and TV productions, and I’m committed to high-quality content and KPIs, leveraging strategic planning and business development to add tremendous value to the companies I partner with.

Jay Hix Jones

With 20 years of professional experience in media, I’ve held roles across production, development, and communications. I’ve worked with clients like Amazon, Microsoft, XBOX, NBC Universal, Nat Geo, and the Discovery Channel, driving creative solutions and delivering projects from concept to delivery. I lead with a collaborative, out-of-the-box mindset that optimizes resources and delivers measurable results for clients and partners. I’ve built and led teams across marketing agencies and TV productions, and I’m committed to high-quality content and KPIs, leveraging strategic planning and business development to add tremendous value to the companies I partner with.

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With 20 years of professional experience in media, I’ve held roles across production, development, and communications. I’ve worked with clients like Amazon, Microsoft, XBOX, NBC Universal, Nat Geo, and the Discovery Channel, driving creative solutions and delivering projects from concept to delivery. I lead with a collaborative, out-of-the-box mindset that optimizes resources and delivers measurable results for clients and partners. I’ve built and led teams across marketing agencies and TV productions, and I’m committed to high-quality content and KPIs, leveraging strategic planning and business development to add tremendous value to the companies I partner with.

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Work Experience

Head of Production / Communications Director at Hungry Fish Media
January 1, 2013 - Present
Oversee and manage all corporate/foundation client projects from concept to delivery. Establish client vision, lead teams on project execution, and maintain project scope. Create processes, workflows, and documentation to facilitate projects. Operate within time and cost constraints while managing expectations. Lead team members in the collaboration process and align to project workflow. Ensure all content meets rigorous quality standards.
Executive Producer/Writer at Screaming Flea Productions / TLG
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2024
Field/Executive Produced the A&E Hit Series, Hoarders for 13 seasons. Led teams to create impactful stories, assets, and messaging. Managed casting, crewing, contractors, press, sponsors, and community partners. Managed communications, budgets, schedules, and other project management materials. Created and distributed monthly reports on critical metrics for viewership, content creation, website traffic, and other KPIs. Developed promotional materials (pitch decks, reels, etc.) for concepts developed for TV.
Creator/Executive Producer at Brewer Media Endemol/ABC
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance creative work across Endemol/ABC projects; created concepts, executive produced TV concepts.
Associate Producer at Endemol/ABC
December 1, 2011 - Present
'Measuring Up' (TV Series Option Deal)
Executive Producer at Ping Pong / History Channel Original Productions / History Channel
January 1, 2018 - Present
Field Producer at Sea Hunt / Nat Geo Original Productions / Spike TV
January 1, 2011 - Present
Field Producer for Sea Hunt (TV Series Option Deal)
Senior Producer at 90 Miles TV / Nat Geo Original Productions / Spike TV
January 1, 2013 - Present
Senior Producer for Ice Road Truckers
Casting Producer at 2 Blair Underwood / TLC Para Media / Mark Burnett / TLC
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Casting Producer
Field Producer at Para Media / Mark Burnett / TLC
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Field Producer
Story Producer at Para Media / Mark Burnett / TLC
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Story Producer
Associate Producer at NBC Universal
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Production work on Texas Justice / Jerry Springer
Production Intern at NBC Universal
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Production Intern on Texas Justice / Jerry Springer
Communications Director at E-Zone Networks / Bio World, Inc. (Crosby, Texas)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Communications Director
Communications Director at Bio World, Inc.
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Ambassador Family at Seattle Children's Hospital
January 1, 2022 - Present
Ambassador Family
Vice President at Seattle Children's
January 1, 2024 - Present
Vice President

Education

Associate of Science Degree – Film & Video Production at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Achievement Award Recipient
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization