I’m Charlie Teljeur, a multidisciplinary creative director and storyteller with 25+ years of experience across writing, video production, and illustration. My work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, sports culture, and original narrative—building concepts, scripts, and campaigns that hold up under scrutiny and still land with audiences. I’ve led creative and content strategy for national brands and agency clients, produced award-winning documentary and television work, and spent more than a decade running my own production company. I also publish regularly as an editorial cartoonist and columnist, and I’ve interviewed a wide range of guests—from athletes and entertainers to major public figures—bringing that same curiosity and craft to every format I touch.…

Charlie Teljeur

I’m Charlie Teljeur, a multidisciplinary creative director and storyteller with 25+ years of experience across writing, video production, and illustration. My work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, sports culture, and original narrative—building concepts, scripts, and campaigns that hold up under scrutiny and still land with audiences. I’ve led creative and content strategy for national brands and agency clients, produced award-winning documentary and television work, and spent more than a decade running my own production company. I also publish regularly as an editorial cartoonist and columnist, and I’ve interviewed a wide range of guests—from athletes and entertainers to major public figures—bringing that same curiosity and craft to every format I touch.…

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I’m Charlie Teljeur, a multidisciplinary creative director and storyteller with 25+ years of experience across writing, video production, and illustration. My work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, sports culture, and original narrative—building concepts, scripts, and campaigns that hold up under scrutiny and still land with audiences.

I’ve led creative and content strategy for national brands and agency clients, produced award-winning documentary and television work, and spent more than a decade running my own production company. I also publish regularly as an editorial cartoonist and columnist, and I’ve interviewed a wide range of guests—from athletes and entertainers to major public figures—bringing that same curiosity and craft to every format I touch.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Content Creator at IT World Canada
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Full concept development and video creation for digital content; led content creation across multiple formats including copywriting, script writing, and ad copy; produced illustration and animation; sports writing; design of marketing assets. Worked across technology, sports, tourism, government, healthcare, industrial, finance and charitable sectors in both B2B and B2C contexts.
Digital Content Creator at IT WORLD CANADA
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Worked as a Digital Content Creator from 2016 to 2022, producing content, video creation, copywriting, scriptwriting, design, animation, sports writing, and cartooning/illustration across multiple client verticals including Tech, Sports, Tourism, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Finance, and Charitable sectors for both B2B and B2C.
Content Creator at MY SUBSTACK
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Continued producing digital content creation from 2002 to 2016.
Director of Ideas at Unknown
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Directed ideas and led creative projects from 2014 to 2016 involving full concept development, video creation, content creation, copywriting, scriptwriting, ad copy, cartooning/illustration, sports writing, design, and animation.
Director of Ideas at Amazing! Agency
May 1, 2016 - December 1, 2022
Led creative concept development and ideation across agency client work involving animation, brand, and campaign executions, including city clients (City of Toronto and City of Mississauga). Directed creative output across a multidisciplinary team—shaping brand voice and campaign concepts from pitch through execution.
Digital Content Creator at IT World Canada (ITWC)
May 1, 2016 - December 1, 2023
Led video production, copywriting, and concept development for a national B2B technology media brand, partnering with clients including Tyco and Dell. Contributed to work recognized with multiple Gold wins at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards.
Columnist & Editorial Cartoonist at Freelance
May 1, 2016 - Present
Write and illustrate “Chuck The Ball,” a weekly sports/ethics/society column with accompanying editorial cartoons; serve as a columnist and cartoonist for multiple local news outlets; contribute features, interviews, and columns to regional and national Canadian publications.
Digital Content Creator at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Led end-to-end content creation across video, writing, and visual media. Oversaw concept development, scripting, editing, and delivery for diverse clients, from ideation to final product.
Co-Founder / Creative Lead at Unknown
December 31, 2014 - August 5, 2025
Co-founded and served as Creative Lead from 2008 to 2014, handling full concept development, full video creation, content creation, copywriting, scriptwriting, ad copy, cartooning/illustration, sports writing, design, animation, and content creation.
Director of Ideas at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Directed creative ideation and concept development for multimedia projects; collaborated with teams to translate abstract ideas into actionable content.
Writer/Director at There’s Something In The Water (Documentary) — Bent Nose Media
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2025
Wrote, directed, and produced an independent feature documentary examining a small Ontario village’s outsized legacy of producing NHL hockey players. Led multi-year independent production from research and interviews through audience engagement via a companion blog.
Co-Host, Co-Founder at Highways To Fairways
July 1, 2009 - May 1, 2025
Co-created, wrote, and hosted an original travel/golf television series exploring the world’s most distinctive golf destinations, filmed on location internationally over 16 years. Managed end-to-end production including concept, travel logistics, shooting, and editing.
Founder, Writer, Director at Bent Nose Media
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016
Founded and led an independent production company producing original documentary and television work, including “There’s Something In The Water” and “Highways To Fairways.” Wrote and directed “Against The Grain” (2015–2016), and served as official videographer for the Joe Carter Celebrity Classic for four consecutive years.
Video Specialist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2009 - Present
Provide full-service video production for corporate, marketing, and branded clients across Canada, including concepting, scripting, directing, shooting, and editing. Wrote, produced, and directed an original video library for personal website/YouTube channel, including the viral marketing series “How To Be A Chicken.”
Co-Founder / Creative Lead at Independent / Startup
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014
Co-founded the business and led creative direction, concept development, and project execution.
Mailroom Supervisor at Unknown
December 31, 2005 - August 5, 2025
Supervised mailroom operations during the period 1997 to 2005.
Writer/Cartoonist at The Hockey News
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012
Wrote and illustrated a weekly editorial cartoon and column covering the NHL and hockey culture nationally. Cartoons were later collected in “Puck Funniest,” a hockey humour anthology.
Graphic Designer at Patient News Publishing
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005
Co-owned a design-focused publishing business; won a “Design USA” award (circa 2000) for graphic design work. (Additional details not specified in resume.)
Mailroom Supervisor
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2005
Managed mail operations and internal communications support, ensuring timely and accurate delivery across teams.

Education

at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
January 1, 1988 - September 24, 2026

Qualifications

Sheridan College Award
January 1, 1988 - September 24, 2026
Telly Award
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Canadian Online Publishing Awards (Gold)
January 1, 2017 - September 24, 2026
Canadian Online Publishing Awards (Gold)
January 1, 2020 - September 24, 2026
Canadian Online Publishing Awards (Gold)
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2026
Innovation & Creativity Award (Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce)
January 1, 2012 - September 24, 2026
Design USA Award (Co-winner) — Patient News Publishing (circa)
January 1, 2000 - September 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming, Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Education, Other