I’m Blake Jesse — a creative producer, strategist, and digital storyteller based in Los Angeles. Over the past decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of entertainment, media, food, and politics — producing campaigns and branded content that break through the noise and connect with people.
SKILLS
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Creative Direction
Branded Content Development
Integrated Campaign Strategy
Digital Storytelling
Editorial Voice Development
Experiential & Event Concepting
Talent Collaboration & Direction
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Programming
Audience Development
Platform-Specific Story Architecture (YouTube, TikTok, Meta, etc.)
Scriptwriting & Copy Development
Influencer & Cultural Partnerships
Brand Tone & Messaging Strategy
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Creative Producing (Pre → Post)
Studio & Field Shoot Oversight
Remote Broadcast & Livestream Management
Budgeting & Cost Optimization
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Vendor & Agency Collaboration
Production Workflow Design
Celebrity & Talent Booking
Location & Permitting Coordination
Script Supervision & On-Set Logistics
Branded Editorial Video Production
Live Event & Rally Logistics
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Google Workspace + Microsoft Office
YouTube Studio & Analytics
Google Analytics
Asana, Monday, Basecamp, Jira
Meta Business Suite, TikTok Ads, X Ads
Klaviyo, Mailchimp
Hootsuite, Sprout Social
Shopify
Salesforce & Zendesk
Smartsheet
SEO & SEM Strategy
My superpower is taking big, ambitious ideas and translating them into stories that resonate — whether that’s through video, live events, editorial strategy, or global campaign rollouts. I’ve worked with brands like Coca-Cola, Applebee’s, and Disney, helping them speak to audiences with intention, clarity, and a little unexpected flair.
Career Snapshot
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Scaled video output by 46% and increased retention by 18%, helping Bon App contribute to 30% of Condé Nast’s total revenue during its peak content boom.
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Produced video content and defined early voice for them., setting a new standard for inclusivity and digital-first editorial across the Condé portfolio.
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Led over 130 livestreams for Biden for President, transitioning campaign events to a studio model under COVID restrictions to sustain national reach and voter engagement.
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Helped launch Coca-Cola’s first global streaming campaign on Amazon Prime, leading creative execution that boosted brand presence in 14 languages across five continents.
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Produced Nasty Pig’s NYC Pride campaign and in-store pop-up, driving $1.5M in same-day sell-through by aligning creative, retail, and cultural timing.
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Produced award-winning work for Coca-Cola, Applebee’s, and ASCO, earning honors from Cannes Lions, Clio Health, James Beard Foundation, and The Effies.
Where I’ve Been
Content Programming Manager, LGBTQ+ Lead: Leads content strategy and community programming across six global markets (USCA, APAC, UK, AUNZ, LATAM), increasing LGBTQ+ reach and platform retention through global campaigns and creator activations.
BIGO Live
2024 - Present
Board of Directors (Media & Communications): Advancing the organization’s mission through donor relations, media strategy, and program development that combat HIV/AIDS stigma and empower people living with HIV.
Being Alive
2025 - Present
Nasty Pig
2023
Content Producer & Marketing Manager: Produced influencer-led campaigns and the NYC Pride Nordstrom activation, driving $2M in revenue and a 20% lift in quarterly brand visibility.
Integrated Producer: Managed award-winning branded content campaigns for Coca-Cola, Applebee’s, and Genentech. Led cross-functional production from pre- to post-launch and collaborated on submissions that earned Clio, Effie, and Cannes Lions wins.
Grey NY - WPP
2022 - 2023
Biden for President
Producer: Oversaw production for over 130 remote campaign events, including livestreamed speeches and press briefings. Developed new digital workflows to maintain public engagement during the COVID-19 pivot.
2019 - 2020
Condé Nast Entertainment
Programming Manager, Lifestyle Division: Developed data-backed content strategies across Bon Appétit and Epicurious, achieving 12% subscriber growth and 8M average views per episode.
2017 - 2022
Creative Producer, Food Division: Produced editorial and branded video content that contributed to 30% of company revenue. Earned two James Beard Award nominations and expanded output by 46%.
Associate Producer, them.: Helped launch Condé Nast’s first LGBTQ+ digital brand. Oversaw set design, video shoots, and foundational franchise development.
The Social Intelligence Agency
Social Campaign Producer: Produced digital campaigns and activations for Disney, JBL, The GRAMMYs, Microsoft, and Arclight Cinemas. Supported product launches and partnerships with Nicki Minaj, Vogue Japan, and Teen Beach Movie, achieving 850M+ impressions.
2016 - 2021