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Jessica Benchemam is a seasoned television producer and showrunner with a proven track record of delivering high-profile content. As Showrunner of 10 x 60-min home renovation series for Si Entertainment, she has successfully produced and delivered projects, including digital and social content, for key sponsors. Her expertise spans television producing, network marketing, casting, research, film production, reality TV, and media production, with a strong focus on creative development and production. With a Bachelor of Arts in Radio & Television Arts from Ryerson University, Jessica has honed her skills in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Experience

    • Showrunner / Supervising Producer (HGTV's "Bryan's All In" with Bryan Baeumler)
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      - Showrunner of 10 x 60-min. home renovation series- Responsible for all areas of production, post, and deliverables- Responsible for producing in-show integrations for key sponsors- Responsible for producing accompanying digital and social content

    • Showrunner / Series Producer (HGTV's "Sarah's Mountain Escape" with Sarah Richardson)
      • Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

      - Showrunner of 10 x 60-min. Sarah Richardson design series- Responsible for all areas of production, post, and deliverables- Produced in-show integrations for TD Bank, Vrbo, Lowe's- Produced eight-part accompanying Vrbo-sponsored digital series

  • Alibi Entertainment Inc.
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Head of Alibi Content & Executive Producer
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2021
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      - Head of subsidiary branded entertainment company - Responsible for company's launch and scale- Strategy, ideation, production, distribution of bespoke video content for national brands campaigns- Development of original IP for broadcasters and streamers - Responsible for all ops: new biz, pitching, budgeting, forecast, development, production, management- Select clients: Discovery+, Toyota, Huawei, Clif Bar, Sun Life

    • Interim Showrunner (A&E's "Vacation Rental Potential")
      • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

      - Development and pre-pro of branded TV series supported by vacation rental marketplace, HomeAway- Successfully launched first season resulting in S2 renewal

    • Story Producer (CBC's "Still Standing")
      • Mar 2017 - May 2017

      - Show producer of ten-time Canadian Screen Award-winning factual comedy series

    • Executive Producer (HGTV's "Backyard Builds")
      • Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

      - Executive Producer of 8 x 30 design and renovation TV series - Responsible for all pre, production, and post-production- Successfully launched 1st season resulting in Canadian Screen Award nomination & Season 2 renewal

    • Series Producer (HGTV's "Great Canadian Cookbook: Tasty Creations")
      • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

      - Creation and execution of 200 recipe tutorials- Optimization of content for various digital/social platforms (YouTube, Facebook, IG, foodnetwork.com)

    • Creative Producer (HGTV's "Buyers Bootcamp with Scott McGillivray")
      • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

      - Creative development of real estate and renovation TV series resulting in broadcast commission- Casting strategy and execution; story and renovation development

    • Canada
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Creative Producer & Brand Manager (HGTV's "Income Property")
      • May 2010 - Feb 2016

      - Creative Producer for nine seasons of award-winning real estate and renovation TV series- Casting of 103 episodes; story research, development, and execution- Management of participants, contract drafts, negotiations, renovation plans, budgets- Social media strategy for Scott McGillivray and related TV brands - Successful growth of social SOV and follower engagement- Initiation & launch of partnership with CIBC and Scott McGillivray resulting in multi-year endorsement- Contra partner management

    • Development Producer (HGTV's "Home Town" & "New Orleans Reno")
      • Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

      - Casting of multiple renovation TV show pilots across North America resulting in broadcast commissions- Onboarding and management of local production crew (designers, contractors, architects)- Story research, development, execution; management of participants, contracts, reno plans, budgets

    • Producer (HGTV's "Scott McGillivray & 'Income Property' Marathon")
      • Dec 2014 - Feb 2015

      - Development & production of day-long HGTV “takeover" and show marathon (14 TV interstitials) - Development and production of scripted segments starring Mike Holmes and Bryan Baeumler

    • Canada
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Development Producer (HGTV's "Moving the McGillivrays")
      • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

      - Creative development of renovation-reality TV series resulting in broadcast commission

    • Series Producer ("Good to Grow" with Scott McGillivray)
      • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

      - Development and production of 32-part digital food and gardening series starring HGTV Host- Successfully grew YouTube subscribers; produced highest-viewed video on channel (ongoing record)

Education

  • Ryerson University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Radio & Television Arts

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