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ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
RazorfishASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
May. 2024 - Jul. 2025Chicago, Illinois, United StatesManaged and wrote digital work for Stellantis clients (Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo) and PayPal. •Contributed to the creation of the new voice for PayPal and Venmo during relaunch of B2B efforts across all digital platforms in 2025. •Helped lead Stellantis' expanding reach across all digital platforms, including social media, CRM, and web design in 2024 – 2025, as well as special projects, including the 2025 Super Bowl.
WRITER
Leo BurnettWRITER
Mar. 2021 - May. 2024Chicago, Illinois, United StatesDeveloped and wrote 360° campaigns for ComEd, Altria, new business, PSAs, and more. •Wrote all ComEd communications (social media posts, promotions, community events) from 2023 – 2024. •Developed messaging for Copenhagen’s largest ad spending ever during its 200th anniversary in 2022.
FREELANCE WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR & BRAND CONSULTANT
Jeff York Inc.FREELANCE WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR & BRAND CONSULTANT
Sep. 2016ChicagoEngaged with various independent clients, including conceptualization, writing, and design. •Publishing articles about show business for Pipeline Artists magazine online since 2021. •Developed different television projects with Netflix producers since 2021. •Developed, wrote, and illustrated brand campaigns for various agencies and companies, including AGW Idea Group, The Marketing Store, La Brea Bakery Bread, Fierce, Grand & State, and Mentum LLC. •Illustrated five bestsellers from 2018 – 2025: theatrical memoirs “The Show Goes On” and “Up in the Cheap Seats” by Ron Fassler, “Now What? (A Survivor’s Guide for Navigating and Thriving Through Acquisition)” by Jennifer Fondrevay, business memoir “Schmooze” by Cody Lowry, and “The B Side” by Paula White.
PODCAST HOST OF "PAGE 2 SCREEN"
International Screenwriters AssociationPODCAST HOST OF "PAGE 2 SCREEN"
Oct. 2015 - Feb. 2019Chicago & Los AngelesHosted a weekly podcast for the International Screenwriters Association each week for over three years critiquing current films and TV series from the POV of a screenwriter. (Catalogue of podcasts downloadable for free @ networkisa.org and iTunes)
GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Intermark GroupGROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2016Birmingham, Alabama (Commuted between Chicago and Birmingham weekly)Second in charge creatively, led integrated campaign efforts on multiple million-dollar businesses. Managed over 20 creative staff, including experts in digital and social media. New business wins included Cadence Bank, The History Channel, Parrish Hospital, and Freihofer’s Bakery. •Launched the “We Cover What Matters” integrated marketing campaign for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Dozens of commercials, two websites, OOH, promotions, and social media assets helped them become number one health insurer nationally from 2012 – 2016. •Directed History Channel 2’s first OOH integrated campaign in 2015, increasing ratings by 15%. •Directed Red Mountain Theatre’s award-winning campaigns for 2012 – 2015 sold-out seasons.
FILM CRITIC
Rotten Tomatoes; The Establishing Shot; Chicago Indie CriticsFILM CRITIC
Dec. 2010Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFeatured film critic at Rotten Tomatoes 2018 - present. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/jeff-york/movies Film critic, editor, and illustrator of The Establishing Shot, a weekly movie blog from December 2010 - present. Read in 27 countries. http://theestablishingshot.org An original charter member of the Chicago Indie Critics from March 2016 - present.
SCREENWRITER
Jeff YorkSCREENWRITER
Jan. 2010Greater Chicago AreaAward-winning and optioned screenwriter since 2010. Nicholl Fellowship quarterfinalist. A three-time winner at the Sundance Film Festival's screenplay contest. Winner or finalist in 50 different contests. - Helping develop various television projects for Netflix executive producers David Cormican and Dwayne Hill. - Named one of the 25 screenwriters to watch in 2018 by the International Screenwriters Association.
GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
J. Walter ThompsonGROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Aug. 2000 - Dec. 2009Chicago, Illinois, United StatesDirected campaigns for over $100M businesses with internal and external staff. •Pitched and won over $250M in new business, including Dell Computers and Stouffer’s. •Launched over 35 new products, including Dibs, Butterfinger Crisp, Toll House Break-And-Bake Cookie Dough, Skinny Cow Pops, Pounce Purrrfections, and Nestle Stixx. Created the first work for Kraft Cheese Initiative.

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