Jennifer Swann

I'm a freelance journalist and radio producer interested in long-form non-fiction narratives with unforgettable characters. I like stories that go deep on a specific corner of the world, while illuminating some larger truth about it.
Member since 2020

Location

  • Los Angeles, CA

Portfolio

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Jennifer is available for

I'm looking to work a researcher, reporter, writer, and/or producer on a documentary project that takes a new look at a misunderstood piece of history or delves into a fascinating cultural phenomenon.
  • Producing
  • Recording
  • Reporting
  • Scripting
  • Voice
  • Writing

About Jennifer

I got my start at alt-weeklies, where I developed a style of voice and learned to dig for unique stories that weren't being covered elsewhere. Having been drawn to audio for its immersive storytelling possibilities and the reach of its audience, I've since worked as a freelance producer for KCRW's Design & Architecture, where I've reported on stories that examine the intersections of culture, development, and displacement. I'm looking to work on narrative, reported projects that harness audio for maximum impact and entertainment. 

 

 

 

Jennifer's Portfolio

Bombay Beach Biennale shakes up town at toxic Salton Sea
A radio segment for KCRW exploring the implications of an art festival in a rural California town on the banks of the Salton Sea.
The Hollywood Legion Revival
A radio segment for KCRW illuminating a community of veterans in Hollywood and why they hope to revive a forgotten landmark.
theLAnd podcast
The audio companion to theLAnd magazine, this is a weekly news podcast I co-host and co-produce.

Experience

Skills

  • Audience Development
  • Booking
  • Field Producing
  • Field Recording
  • Hosting
  • Interviewing
  • Logistics and Coordination
  • Producing
  • Reporting
  • Research
  • Show Development
  • Social Media
  • Story Editing

Equipment

  • Omni-directional microphone, field recorder, audio editing & mixing software

Previous Work

  • Researcher at TBA Television Documentary Series (2020 )
  • Editor & Project Manager at Epic Magazine (2019 )