Jennifer Bernardi

Field production work includes following multiple stories simultaneously; generating dynamic visuals and performances from crew and talent; managing talent and crew of six or more people.

CNBC – “American Greed- Max “Iceman” Butler” - one-hour episode for CNBC series, “American Greed.” Successfully secured exclusive interviews with computer hacker Max Butler and undercover FBI agent Keith Mularski.

Responsible for all aspects of production, including story development, booking, budget-management, directing shoots, interviewing, writing and management of post production. CNBC – “Planet of the Apps” – one-hour special featuring the evolving industry of mobile platforms and applications.

Designed to Sell – responsible for 35 plus episodes of HGTV’s makeover reality series. Responsibilities also include managing 10-15 person production team both in field and in office; successfully collaborated with designer and crew to achieve high standards of creativity within a restricted budget.

Responsible for story development, research, field producing, and writing for health news program airing on WGN and its superstations.

Produced and directed over 7 episodes for dramatic reality series based at University of Chicago Hospital. Responsibilities included development of storylines, visual concept of show, and casting. Also directed multi-camera shoots in the field. Discovery Health Network – Chicago’s Lifeline –

Responsible for all aspects of production, including story development, booking, managing budget, directing shoots, interviewing, writing, and supervision of all post-production including editing, graphics, and music

Responsible for all aspects of production, including story development, booking, managing budget, directing shoots, interviewing, writing, and supervision of all post-production including editing, graphics, and music