Jake Bernstein
Oak Park
Summary
I’m a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Creative Writing, Communication Arts, Folklore, and Integrated Liberal Studies. Currently offering a blend of creativity and adaptability, with a strong passion for visual storytelling and innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Features Creative Intern
Legendary Entertainment
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided prompt coverage of scripts and novels.
- Created/presented pitch decks for potential IP acquisitions.
- Compiled film comps and used the box office data to produce projections for film ultimates.
Script Coverage Writer
Bull City Film Festival
03.2024 - 04.2024
- I was a volunteer script coverage writer.
- I gave feedback to the festival judges and participants.
Writer/Editor/Script Coverage
UW Writing Fellows
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Participated in writer’s room and roundtable discussions that developed works for both academic assignments and publication in literary magazines.
- I gave feedback on papers and wrote coverage for scripts.
Screenwriter
Short Film Production
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Wrote, edited, and developed scripts for other student projects during school.
Video Editor
Short Film Production
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Edited video projects for myself and other students during my time as film student.
Director
Short Film Production
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Directed productions for short films at UW Madison's Communication department.
Application Tester
Tempo
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked on testing of music rights clearance and curation platform and provided feedback on feature functionality and use cases.
Music Contract Compliance
Royalty Review Council
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Review recording contracts and music licenses to summarize payment terms.
- Company uses summaries to compare to reporting statements to confirm accuracy of payments.
Copyright Research
Crunch Digital
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Research to determine music publisher song interests for musical tracks to be used for licensing requests and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature, Creative Writing
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Communication and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05-2023
Certificate - Folklore Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05-2023
Certificate - Integrated Liberal Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05-2023
Oak Park High School
05-2019
Skills
- Script Coverage
- Writing
- Pitching
- Microsoft Office
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Research Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Presentation Skills
- Communication
Awards
- Graduated cum laude
May 2019
Graduated with an unweighted GPA above 3.7 at Oak Park High School.
- Cy Howard Memorial Thesis & Eudora Welty Fiction Thesis Prize Finalist
May 2023
Was a finalist in selection for outstanding undergraduate fiction thesis with my novella.
- ILS Undergraduate Essay Competition 2nd Place
May 2020
Won second place prize in a UW Madison essay competition targeting the place of patriotism on campus.
Timeline
Features Creative Intern
Legendary Entertainment
09.2024 - 11.2024
Script Coverage Writer
Bull City Film Festival
03.2024 - 04.2024
Director
Short Film Production
05.2022 - 07.2022
Video Editor
Short Film Production
03.2022 - 04.2023
Application Tester
Tempo
06.2021 - 08.2021
Screenwriter
Short Film Production
03.2021 - 05.2023
Music Contract Compliance
Royalty Review Council
06.2020 - 08.2020
Writer/Editor/Script Coverage
UW Writing Fellows
03.2020 - 05.2023
Copyright Research
Crunch Digital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature, Creative Writing
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Communication and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certificate - Folklore Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certificate - Integrated Liberal Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Oak Park High School
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