Jeanette Harris Courts

Producer | January 2022 - November 2023

At Gusto, we are a creative force, a formidable crew. We produce, animate, podcast and film-make. We are the entrepreneurs of creating impressions. We think longer, dream in detail – we are the big picture and all its pixels. We do it short, we do it long, and we do it live. We truly champion projects on behalf of our clients. Matter is a brand elevation agency that unifies PR, Creative, and Digital Marketing to create strategic, content-rich communications campaigns that inspire action and build value.

As the first audio producer for this company, I managed clients with making their marketing ideas become conversational or narrative series. I directed show productions from development to post, which included editing, research, co-writing, and managing the interviewing process and deliverables. I served as the lead producer overseeing a team of five content creators for clients such as MHS, ACLU of Massachusetts, Hitachi, and CALCAP.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Lead Producer + Show Director

  • Marketing Strategist

  • Story Mapping + Sonic Identity Development

  • Guest Research + Episode Development

  • Managing Guest Interviews

  • Client Contracts, Budgets + Data Analytics

  • Case Study Development

All That and a Bottle of Wine

Senior Producer and Host | November 2018 - September 2023

Sit your booty on the floor or in a chair, ground or in the air as Lauren Goldberger and myself discuss on this podcast the most iconic pop culture moments from our favorite era—the 90's and early 2000's. We’re talking movies like Good Burger, Titanic, and The Sandlot. Television shows such as Rugrats, Girlfriends, and One Tree Hill. Oh! And of course music from Britney to Destiny’s Child to Shaggy to Missy and more!

As the Senior Producer and Host, I edited our 30, 60, or 90 minute episodes (downloads exceeding 2,000) using Riverside FM and Adobe Audition, conducts research on episode topics, and prepares episode outlines. I also wrote promotional content for social media pages, interacting with over 650 followers and listeners.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Audio + Video Editing

  • Script Writing

  • Setting + Managing KPIs

  • Managing Project Timelines + Budgets

  • Pop Culture + Current Event Research

  • Social Media Management + Paid Advertising

  • Manage Relationships with External Partners

Guaranteed with Eve L. Ewing

Post-Production Producer | October 2022 - October 2023

Guaranteed is a show about what happens when you give people money. What happens when a group of people who maybe spent a lot of their lives, not knowing what their financial situation would be from week to week, not knowing if the essentials of their survival would be taken care of – what happens when those people don't have to worry about that as much anymore. This is a story about the choices people make, the dreams they pursue, the things that had been concealed that now get unlocked - when your money is suddenly guaranteed.

As the Producer, I edited our seven-part series using ProTools, conducting research and preparation on episode guests.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Audio Editing

  • Guest Research

  • Creative Storytelling

  • Story Mapping Support

  • Managing Guest Interviews

  • Episode Structure Development

House of Pod

Producer + Community Manager | March 2021 - December 2021 

At House of Pod, our stories are made for sound. House of Pod started as a community podcasting hub in 2017, helping hundreds of shows launch in Denver, Colorado. They have evolved into an award-winning audio company, producing stories at the crossroads of social justice and science. Clients include National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project, SAPIENS Magazine, The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, The Sea Change Project, and more.

As a Producer and Community Manager, I assisted individuals and clients with making their ideas become reality. I managed clients with their podcast production process which included editing, research, and recordings. I also arranged interviews for clients to build customized content that fits their outlined goals. I served as Lead Producer for shows like SAPIENS, winner of the Podcast Category at Jackson Wild Media Awards as well as the 2021 Tribeca award-winning nonfiction podcast, Guardians of the River.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Studio Tours + Training

  • Audio Editor + Storytelling

  • Story Editing

  • Project Manager

  • Social Media Management

  • Support Audience Development + Data Analytics

  • Campaign Development and Execution

Wild Carrot

Event + Bar Manager | March 2020 - December 2020 | St. Louis, MO 

Opened in April 2018, Wild Carrot is a contemporary event space located in the historic STL neighborhood of Shaw. Arranging mid-century furniture with DIY wedding styles and a full craft cocktail bar—we specialize in hosting wedding and community events that carters to the guests experience.

As the Event + Bar Manager, I coordinated, organized, and executed event planning elements for weddings or corporate events to ensure that guests were satisfied while managing the bar and staff. I also assisted in wedding contracts and managing plans for bar staff day-of events.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Event + Contract Management

  • Venue Space Tours

  • Formatting Layouts + Furniture Design

  • Support External and Internal Vendors

  • Managing Alcohol + Supply Inventory

  • Developing Strategic Plans

Junior Chamber International (JCI)

Communications Manager | February 2018 - February 2020 | St. Louis, MO 

JCI is a global nonprofit organization of young active citizens between the ages of 18 - 40 whose purpose is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change around the world, uniting all sectors of society to create sustainable impact. Young active citizens are individuals invested in the future of our world who have the passion and courage to address the critical challenges of our time by reducing inequalities, improving health and education, and combating climate change.

As the Communications Manager, I managed the JCI brand, messaging, and voice by writing our scripts, digital content, campaign guides, press releases, news stories and newsletters. I developed the content and served as the show runner for the JCI Morning Show, JCI Awards Ceremony and the Presidential Reception Dinner during the annual World Congress event. At the end of the year, my department developed the annual Impact Report where we highlight the accomplishments of our organization and our members using a storytelling lens. 

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Content Writing

  • Campaign Development

  • Digital Marketing Management + Data Analytics

  • Newsletter + Print Design

  • Copyeditor

  • Video/TV Production + Editing

  • Event Programming

Trailnet

Marketing and Communications Manager | January 2017 - December 2017 | St. Louis, MO 

Trailnet is a nonprofit working to improve the quality of life for St. Louis families, neighbors, and communities. Their mission is to be a leader in fostering active and vibrant communities where walking, biking, and public transit are a way of life. Trailnet has an ambitious vision of connecting our region through a network of safe, protected on-street bikeways and sidewalks that link people to the places they want to be and need to go. Believing this sort of infrastructure will spark economic development, improve health and wellness, create social equity and access, and connect St. Louis neighborhoods.

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, I managed Trailnet's brand, messaging, and voice on our web content, social media content, and monthly newsletters. I created and delivered detailed marketing and communications plans for various initiatives, ride events, and fundraising programs using press releases and detailed marketing strategies. My department developed the newest brand standards and website revamp for Trailnet launched November 2017. 

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Website Management

  • Social Media Management + Paid Advertising

  • Digital Marketing Management + Data Analytics

  • Public Relations

  • Campaign Development

  • Content Writing

  • Newsletter Design

  • Event Programming

Campfire

Producer | May 2016 - October 2017 | St. Louis, MO 

Campfire is an interactive storytelling event where everyday people get on stage and share a story worth hearing. Our storytellers invite the audience into meaningful, sincere discussions about life and how we live it after working with our team of writers, speaker coaches, facilitation and multimedia specialists. Campfire Storytelling Podcast is the podcast of the Campfire live tapings. With Campfire Storytelling Podcast, our host, Steven Harowitz and I wanted to develop a radio show that harkened back to the golden age of radio and asked listeners to gather in a group and experience our Campfire stories together. Our storyteller for the month guides listeners through their narrative as well as facilitates similar conversations you would've had at the live event.

As the Producer, during the live events, I worked tech and sound along side the KDHX crew and produced the Campfire Storytelling Podcast at the KDHX Studios, using ProTools for editing and interviewing guests post-show.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Live Audio Production

  • Audio Editing + Mixing

  • Interviewing Skills

  • Event Programming

  • Creative Writing + Storytelling

  • Live Recording Support

Sofar Sounds (St. Louis)

Head of Media | March 2016 - March 2017 | St. Louis, MO

Show Volunteer | November 2015 - March 2017 | St. Louis, MO 

Founded in London in 2010 and now based in over 200 cities, including St. Louis, MO, Sofar Sounds is a global network of artists, hosts, and guests, all with the goal of bringing the magic back to live music. A Sofar show is an intimate event where new upcoming artists perform in unique spaces to an audience of music lovers. Every lineup is carefully curated by our team to ensure that our audience sees a diverse show, and that each performer is given equal time to spend with our concert goers. We research and explore unique venues around our city to host secret shows.

As the Head of Media, my main task was to promote our shows and artists using our social media pages as well as manage external communication with local St. Louis music blogs and enthusiast. During live shows, our team set up space for artists’ to sell merchandise and help spread the word for upcoming performances. I helped manage the photographer and a video crew who records each set for artists to use as promotional tools. Check out our YouTube channel to learn and hear more.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Event + Audio Production

  • Concert Programming

  • Social Media Management

  • Photography

  • Public Relations

  • Marketing Strategies

Saint Louis University 

Program Assistant | September 2015 - May 2017 | St. Louis, MO

The purpose of the SLU Center for Interprofessional Education and Research (CIER) is to prepare students with the skills needed to engage in interprofessional collaborative practice using effective communication tactics.

As the Program Assistant, my role within this department was to ensure that the web databases our students use such as Blackboard, Tegrity, and our SLU-CIER website, worked properly. I also managed the departments social media pages which was used to display CIER news and events. I created the first SLU-CIER department newsletter to distribute to members of the CIER and SLU Health Care community. Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Website Management

  • Social Media Management

  • Microsoft Office Programs

  • Newsletter Design

  • Content Writing

Eye Level Learning Center

Assistant English Teacher | November 2014 - August 2015 | Naperville, IL

The goal of Eye Level English is to help students master English systemically by enhancing these four fundamental language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

As teachers and after school tutors, we are trained to foster students' interest in reading, writing, and use creative ways for students to engage with English using the skills we have taught them. While enrolled, I taught students creative writing for short and long narratives, basic grammatical functions, and how to advance their reading skills. 

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Creative + Narrative Writing

  • Teaching

  • Grading + Editing

  • Fundamental Language Skills

  • Public Speaking

National Public Radio

Production Intern | January 2015 - June 2015 | Chicago, IL

National Public Radio is an American non-profit media organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an NPR hub in Chicago. It serves as a national syndicator to a network of over 1,000 public radio stations in the United States.Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me, a weekly hour-long quiz program, we test our audiences knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while recapping on the week's news. How To Do Everything takes questions from listeners on how stuff works - and then hosts Mike Danforth & Ian Chillag answer them by finding an expect who can help out.

As the Production Intern, I assisted with the research and post production for these two NPR podcasts. I assisted with research, script writing, editing audio, arranging and recording interviews.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Live Audio Production

  • Journalism Research

  • Creative Writing + Storytelling

  • Audio Editing + Mixing

  • Interviewing Skills

  • Marketing Strategies

Truman State Center for Student Involvement

PR & Programming Intern | May 2013 - May 2014 | Kirksville, MO

Publicity Coordinator | August 2012 - May 2013 | Kirksville, MO

Office Assistant | January 2011 - August 2012 | Kirksville, MO

The primary responsibility of the Center for Student Involvement at Truman State university is to support the educational mission of the University while providing students with the out-of-classroom experiences that enhance their academics and provide real world opportunities. Seen as the programmatic branch of our Student Union Building, our office provided campus programming, student organization development/services, Greek Life related services, leadership and recognition programs at Truman.

During my time at the CSI, I directed our departments events, working closely with the Truman State Publications office for event designs. Events include: Freshmen Welcome Week, Homecoming Week, Fall/Spring Student Activities Fair, and Fireside Friday.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Event Planning

  • Public Relations

  • Social Media Management

  • InDesign + Photoshop

  • Advertising + Marketing

KTRM 88.7 The Edge

News Reporter | August 2010 - February 2011 | Kirksville, MO

Our campus radio station is apart of the Truman Media Network who is dedicated to serving Truman State University and the greater Kirksville area in providing quality news and entertainment. KTRM acts as a learning lab for fledgling journalists and a creative outlet for curious students who broadcast talk shows, live Truman sports games, and play alternative music 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As a news reporter for the station, I researched, interviewed, and broadcasted campus related news as well as world news each week.

Other skills utilized in this role listed below:

  • Live Radio Broadcasting

  • News Research, Reporting + Writing

  • Interviewing Skills

  • Public Speaking

  • Audio Editing