JENNIFER WOLFE
914-512-7193 I jennifer.wolfe2012@gmail.com I LinkedIn I Brooklyn, NY
SUMMARY
Creative executive and storyteller with 15+ years of experience producing high-impact, character-driven content across unscripted television, branded digital, and lifestyle media. Known for translating complex ideas into accessible, engaging narratives that resonate with broad audiences. Skilled at building and managing cross-functional teams, owning content from development through post, and adapting quickly in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
KEY EXPERIENCE
Sharp Entertainment – New York, NY 2020 – Present
Executive Producer | TLC’s “Pillow Talk” 2024 – Present
Supervising Producer | TLC’s “Pillow Talk” 2021 – 2024
Field Producer | TLC’s “Pillow Talk” 2020 – 2021
Oversaw the creative, production, and post production of 200+ episodes across 12+ seasons of TLC’s top-rated unscripted series, managing editorial teams and leading show innovation.
Team Leadership: Directed and managed a cross-functional team of 10+ editors, producers, and AEs through concept, scripting, scheduling, and delivery across 12+ seasons.
Creative Strategy: Helped pioneer first-ever “Watch Party” in a unique location, balancing cast reactions, network tone, and audience engagement while shaping a distinct visual style and tone that differentiated the format within the franchise.
Post Production Innovation: Restructured the cold open/tease process to increase audience retention and reduce redundant content; edits praised by execs and often used as internal benchmarks.
People Development: Actively mentored and promoted four junior team members into AP and Producer roles through hands-on coaching, shadowing, and feedback.
Cultural Impact: Show regularly featured on Reddit and TLC's owned channels; earned a loyal fan base and national recognition (e.g., cast nominated for Reality King Award 2024).
FRANK. – New York, NY & Atlanta, GA 2020 – 2020
Field Producer | Oprah Network’s “Tregaye’s Way In the Kitchen”
Production & Talent Coordination: Managed continuity, set logistics, and shoot schedules across six episodes; booked extras, secured off-site locations, and directed verité segments with host and children, supporting the EP on creative while keeping production on time and on track.
OPTOMEN / ALL3MEDIA – Queens, NY 2019 – 2020
Interview Producer | Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America” (Seasons 19-22)
Storytelling Through Chaos: Conducted real-time interviews during multi-cam, high-pressure cooks; known for eliciting comic gold and emotional vulnerability from contestants and celebs alike.
Editorial Direction: Created story arcs and moments that producers and editors could lift directly; contributed to joke setups, post beats, and cross-contestant commentary.
Team Collaboration: Served as a core member of a 4-person creative nucleus shaping show structure and comedic tone; consistently recognized by post producers and supervising team for delivering interview content that anchored story arcs and provided reliable, high-impact bites across multiple episodes.
LEFT / RIGHT – New York, NY 2019 – 2019
Producer | Food Network’s “Chef Boot Camp” (Pilot)
Creative Development & Talent Direction: Shaped story arc and visual tone for pilot; ran pre-interviews, directed live cooks, coached a first-time host, and liaised with network execs during greenlight.
SIMPLE ALIEN – New York, NY 2017 – 2019
In-House Producer, Director & Story Producer
Original Programming: Developed, cast, and directed three Travel Channel specials, Best in Ice, Best in Sand, Best in Pumpkin, embedding in artist communities and leading production from pitch through delivery.
Food & Competition: Produced Halloween Cake Off and Bite Club (Food Network), handling chef casting, segment direction, and post across 10+ cities and 50+ chefs.
Full-Cycle Production: Oversaw all episodes in the field for Burgers, Brew & ‘Que with Michael Symon, and fully owned 2–3 episodes per season through post — including scripting VO to match his tone and brand voice.
Creative Agility: Filmed in open restaurants, adapted storylines on the fly, and thrived in fast-paced, run-and-gun environment, building the flexibility and calm under pressure that defines production today.
CONDE NAST – New York, NY 2018 – 2020
Director & Producer | Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Kids Try
Branded Content Execution: Produced and directed high-performing branded episodes with Samsung and Noosa Yogurt, including “Tiny Taste Tests” and “Kids Try Amusement Park Foods.”
Creative Ownership: Owned content from casting through edit; worked closely with Culinary Producer to blend food curiosity and kid-driven spontaneity.
Audience Engagement: “Breakfasts from Around the World” episode received 750K+ YouTube views and was praised by brand client.
Reading Partners (Nonprofit PSA) – New York, NY 2017 – 2018
Producer & Director | “Reading Partners”
Production: Fully owned creative from storyboard through delivery, booked crew, ran interviews, shaped narrative arcs, and oversaw edits for a mission-driven fundraising video still used as a flagship asset.
LEOPARD USA – New York, NY 2014 – 2016
Producer & Director | HGTV’s “House Hunters International”
Global Production: Produced and directed 20+ episodes across 16 countries, including casting, field, and post supervision.
Off-the-Grid Pioneering: Cast and developed a high-performing “Off the Grid” Alaska episode featured during HGTV’s frontier boom.
Logistical Problem Solving: Negotiated across language, currency, and cultural barriers to secure unique locations and releases in tight timeframes.
Segment Innovation: Known for producing standout backstory packages, earning praise for organic tone and elevated visuals.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University – Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism & Mass Communication, Minor in Women’s Studies
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Certified Meditation Instructor (The Path) I Wellness Coaching Certificate (eCornell) | 200-Hour Power Vinyasa Yoga Certification
TOOLS & SKILLS
Production: Avid, Premiere, FS7/10, Multi-Cam Shoots, Casting, iPhone Production
Creative: Interviewing, VO Writing, Script Writing, Comedy, Set Decoration
Post: Story Producing, Edit Collaboration, Stringouts, Network Notes
Soft Skills: Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Feedback Culture, Cross-Cultural Production
Tech & Admin: Google Suite, MS Office, Social Tools (Instagram, YouTube), Remote Management