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Jennifer Barber is listed as 🎙️ West Valley storyteller. Local government. Schools. People. Places. | Independent journalist. | Marketing pro. | Small business owner. | Podcaster. | #AZVolleyballMom at Jen & Friends | West Valley Families, based in Greater Phoenix Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Jennifer Barber.
Jennifer Barber previously worked as Podcaster at Jen & Friends | West Valley Families and Owner at News2Jb Creative Services, Llc. Jennifer Barber holds Bachelor Of Journalism, Broadcast Journalism from University Of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jennifer Barber, a passionate communicator and community advocate, was born in the Midwest and discovered her love for broadcast news at just 17 years old. Her illustrious 35-year writing career began at KETV in Omaha, Nebraska, where her drive and talent propelled her into the competitive top 10 markets. Barber advanced to become a Consumer Investigations Producer at KPRC in Houston, Texas, before earning a position as the Senior Consumer Investigations Producer at ABC O&O, KGO-TV in San Francisco, California. Seeking to be closer to family, Barber transitioned to Denver, Colorado, where she was hired at KMGH-TV to launch the Call7 For Help consumer unit. After marrying in the early 2000s, Barber retired from TV news, moved to Arizona, and embraced a new chapter as a stay-at-home mother and community volunteer. In 2008, she led the writing team that secured Goodyear, Arizona’s first All-America City Award. Inspired by this achievement, Barber co-founded the nonprofit Goodyear in A.C.T.I.O.N., paving the way for her appointment to the Goodyear City Council. Opting not to seek re-election, she focused on community activism, championing the construction of a new fire station in Estrella Mountain Ranch and improving resident communication through her company West Valley Families. In 2014, Barber founded News2JB Creative Services, a communications and marketing company dedicated to helping local businesses share their positive stories. Today, she channels her journalistic expertise into hosting the podcast "Jen and Friends", where she explores city politics, education, AI, and the transformative power of joy. Barber is a lifelong learner, graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and attending The Fund for American Studies at Georgetown University in the Institutes of Political Journalism. Her passion for asking tough questions and advocating for her community remains the cornerstone of her career. http://www.wvfjenandfriends.com
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Arizona
From light and cheerful to tackling the tough topics, "Jen & Friends" covers all things interesting in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona.
Phoenix, Arizona
News2JB Creative Services, LLC helps Arizona businesses promote the good work they’re doing with positive social media, website design, and promotional tools such as flyers, posters, brochures, and newsletters. We conveniently deliver your news to your consumers so your consumers don’t have to painfully search for the information they want and need to know about your business.www.news2jb.com
Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Jen & Friends Podcasthttp://www.wvfjenandfriends.com
Goodyear, Arizona
After leading the effort to help the City of Goodyear win the All-America City Award in 2008, I co-founded this nonprofit organization. Duties and Offices Held:Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of this 501(c)(3) organizationDirector of Marketing including all social marketingServe at the pleasure of the Board of DirectorsResponsible for all financial resources including grant writingEstablish relationships with local businesses, schools, and governments on all levelsOrganize and operate Lids on Arizona Kids®, the AIA Move-A-Thon®, Turning Thoughts into ACTION®, and additional programs Arizona in ACTION Executive Director 3/2011-12/2012 Goodyear in ACTION President 6/2010-3/2011 Goodyear in ACTION Vice President, and Program Chair 6/2009-6/2010 ACTION Co-Founder, Committee Leader 6/2008-6/2009Personal Awards:2012 Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Award of Excellence2010-2011 West Valley 24 Honoree, House of Elliott Charitable Foundation
Goodyear, Arizona
I was appointed to fill in the seat vacated after the passing of Councilmember Gary Gelzer.
Tampa, Florida
*Lead the writing team for Goodyear's application in the All-America City competition in 2008*After becoming one of the 17 finalist cities, I was designated as the lead citizen delegate*Lead Goodyear's competition presentation writing teamGoodyear won the All-America City award in 2008
Denver, Colorado
Start-up and Manage brand new consumer unit for KMGH-TVCreate job description for KMGH-TV Consumer ProducerSupervise 2-3 Paid Staff AssistantsSupervise 20-30 VolunteersProduce & enterprise “Call 7 For Help” consumer segmentsResearch and produce undercover investigationsSolve viewers’ consumer complaints for airProduce special projects for sweeps periodsOrganize and supervise September 11, 2001 7 Solutions/Red Cross Fundraiser, Raised $40,000 in 15 hoursIRE San Francisco 2002 – Conference Speaker, “Managing the Hotline”October 2002: Receive the tip that leads to the U.S. Air Force Academy Sexual Assault Investigation first reported by KMGH-TVFebruary 2003: Author 200+ page Consumer Referral HandbookPersonal Awards:2005 Outstanding Journalism & Community Service Award - United States Department of Revenue/Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigations Unit & United States Department of Justice2003 Best Series Award – Colorado Broadcasters Association2003 Emmy Nominated – NATAS Colorado, Franchise Reporting2003 KMGH-TV Standing Up For Excellence Award for writing Consumer Handbook2002 McGraw Hill Stock Options Award2002 National Headliners Award for Public Service – 2nd Place2002 Emmy Nominated – NATAS Colorado, Franchise Reporting
San Francisco, California
Manage consumer hotline volunteers and internsProduce “7 On Your Side” consumer segmentsEnterprise, write, and produce consumer investigationsSolve viewers’ consumer complaints for airAwards:2001 Best Specialty Reporting, Nor/Cal RTNDA2001 National Headliners Award for Public Service – 3rd Place2000 Kudos Award, American Women in Radio and Television
Houston, Texas
Enterprise, write, and produce daily health or consumer segmentsInvestigate health-related violations and consumer fraudField-produce special news eventsPersonal Awards:1999 Media Relations Award, Greater Houston Dental Society1999 Harris County Medical Society, Francis C. Moore, M.D. Medical Journalism Award of Excellence1998 Harris County Medical Society, Francis C. Moore, M.D. Medical Journalism Award of Excellence
Omaha, Nebraska
Assistant Line Producer for “Good Morning” and 11:30 am newscastsNews ReporterNews and Sports photographerPart-time employment, worked roughly 60 hours a weekAwards:1996 Nebraska Press Association, Award of Merit
Awards: 1994 Northwest Broadcast News Association, First Place 1994 Society of Professional Journalists, Mark of Excellence for Series.
Institute of Political Journalism
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Jennifer Barber works for Jen & Friends | West Valley Families.
Jennifer Barber is listed as 🎙️ West Valley storyteller. Local government. Schools. People. Places. | Independent journalist. | Marketing pro. | Small business owner. | Podcaster. | #AZVolleyballMom at Jen & Friends | West Valley Families.
Jennifer Barber is based in Greater Phoenix Area, United States while working with Jen & Friends | West Valley Families.
Jennifer Barber has worked for Jen & Friends | West Valley Families, News2Jb Creative Services, Llc, Jen & Friends Podcast, Arizona In Action, and City Of Goodyear.
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Jennifer Barber holds Bachelor Of Journalism, Broadcast Journalism from University Of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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