Jared Lipworth Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

As Head of Studio, Jared Lipworth directs HHMI Tangled Bank Studios’ mission, strategy, and editorial focus. With an emphasis on the power of storytelling to inspire interest in science and nature, he oversees the studio’s documentary content and its public engagement and educational outreach efforts. Lipworth has deep industry experience as an editorially-focused production executive, writer and co-production partner. He currently serves on the executive committees of Jackson Wild, a global forum and film festival at the nexus of nature, science and climate; and Reverse the Red, an international initiative that promotes science-based conservation collaboration to prevent biodiversity loss.Prior to joining HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, Lipworth was vice president of specials at National Geographic Studios, where he developed and ran the production of films for National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, PBS, NOVA and international broadcasters. Standouts include “Jane,” the award-winning feature documentary about Jane Goodall directed by Brett Morgen, the Emmy-nominated “NOVA: Dawn of Humanity” and “Explorer: Warlords of Ivory.” Before National Geographic, Lipworth was director of science programs at WNET, New York’s flagship public media provider, where he ran the science unit and oversaw award-winning science, technology and history series and specials including “Secrets of the Dead,” “Innovation,” “The Human Spark with Alan Alda”—a AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award-winner, and the Emmy-winning “The Mysterious Human Heart.”

Chevy Chase, Md

Chevy Chase, Md

Jared develops and executes high-profile impact initiatives for the studio’s projects and builds strategic outreach collaborations with like-minded impact partners. Jared is an Emmy award-winning executive producer, writer and producer who has overseen the development and production of hundreds of hours of factual science, history and natural history programs, and has extensive experience running national cross-platform outreach campaigns.Prior to HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, Jared was vice president of specials at National Geographic Studios, where he developed and ran the production of films for The National Geographic Channel, WILD, PBS, NOVA and international broadcasters. Standouts include Jane, the award-winning feature documentary about Jane Goodall directed by Brett Morgen, the Emmy-nominated NOVA: Dawn of Humanity and Explorer: Warlords of Ivory. Before moving to DC, Hared was director of science programs at WNET, where he ran the science unit and oversaw science, technology and history series including Secrets of the Dead, Innovation; the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award-winning The Human Spark with Alan Alda; and the Emmy-winning The Mysterious Human Heart. Jared has also served on the steering committees and advisory boards for numerous industry conferences, including the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Advisory Council and the Chinese International Conference of Science & History Producers.

Chevy Chase, Md

Responsible for building national and local partnerships to maximize the impact and engage audiences in the story of the NASA Voyager missions, which celebrate their 40th Anniversary in August/September, 2017. Project features Farthest, a two-hour special about the Voyagers that premieres on PBS in 2017. Campaign builds a robust transmedia outreach plan featuring events, digital assets and educational resources that communicate the scientific significance and continued relevance of the Voyager missions. Goal is to inspire interest in Space exploration and STEM learning and careers. Activities will be tied to the upcoming total solar eclipse, which casts its spectacular shadow across North America on August 21, 2017.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for developing and executive producing science, history and natural history specials and associated cross-platform efforts for The National Geographic Channel, WILD, NOVA, PBS and international broadcast partners. Also ran digital video production department for NG Kids. In both roles, focused on creative and innovative storytelling techniques to highlight the important and exciting on-brand work of National Geographic’s explorers and scientists. Specific responsibilities included: developing and producing new programs and series that fit within the strategic vision of each broadcast outlet; pitching television ideas to other divisions to maximize educational and entertainment impact footprint of projects; developing and overseeing budgets; writing grant proposals and pitching projects to foundations and individual funders; acting as the primary editorial liaison between Studios/Channel and the Society; negotiating production and talent contracts; and representing Studios at film festivals and industry events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for executive producing Studios’ science, natural history and adventure programs for The National Geographic Channel, WILD, NOVA, PBS and international broadcast partners. Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, production and post, and worked closely with development team to create new programs and series. Supervised high-end, multi-million dollar event projects featuring celebrities, cross-platform components and major fieldwork, as well as lower-budget programs that required creative approaches to delivering high-quality, entertaining television. Whenever necessary, took a more active role in structuring, writing and editing programs.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for evaluating, developing, commissioning and overseeing award-winning science, technology and history programs and series for national, prime-time PBS broadcast. Worked directly with top independent producers, co-production partners, broadcasters and distributors to create production and funding models for international content. Executive produced in-house and commissioned projects. Managed budgets, negotiated contracts, rewrote and polished scripts, directed narration records, and wrote and produced promos, teases and reels. Also wrote and edited proposals, and presented projects to funding and programming organizations, including PBS, CPB, the National Science Foundation and The Sloan Foundation. Represented WNET at industry conferences and markets, including the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, MIPTV, MIPCOM, RealScreen, the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, History Makers Congress and PBS Showcase.

Greater New York City Area

Similar responsibilities to director position above, but reported more directly to the director of science, natural history and features.

Greater New York City Area

In addition to continued involvement in many of the department’s projects, was responsible for overseeing the development, production, post production, online, publicity, marketing, outreach and education for WNET’s prime-time technology series: Innovation. Specific additional responsibilities included developing and evaluating program ideas; overseeing and approving editorial content; generating and approving budgets; negotiating contracts; screening, editing and versioning programs; developing graphic look for the series; writing and producing teases, promos and reels; writing and editing funding proposals for foundations and corporate sponsors; meeting with producers, broadcasters and funders; training and supervising department staff; representing the series and department at industry conferences and in the media; and coordinating all other aspects of the projects.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for screening cuts and making content decisions prior to program delivery; polishing and rewriting scripts under separate WGA contracts; taking and evaluating new project pitches; working with production managers to create and maintain post production budgets; coordinating publicity, outreach, online, legal and marketing efforts for department projects; writing and researching funding proposals; and attending industry conferences.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for marketing and sales of the official NBC Viewer’s Guide and the ACOG Sports Guide to the 1996 Olympic Games. Designed the 1997 Pindar Executive Golf Planner and coordinated production of other corporate planners and publications.

Ma, Broadcast Journalism

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

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Education record