Jennifer Bauer

Content Director · Head of Content · Brand Storyteller

I’m a storyteller, producer, editor and content strategist who blends creativity with practical organization. I build engaging, on-brand and strategic content aligned with company goals, as well as the processes that turn concept into reality.

Selected work

Travel Content & Storytelling

01 · VIA Rail

Built VIA Rail’s national travel blog from the ground up, growing it into a popular content destination whose stories were then leveraged across other digital channels to inspire train travel.

RoleEditor-in-Chief
Years2021–May 2024
BuiltEditorial Style & Guidelines + Writing Team + Workflow

Annual Reports

02 · VIA Rail + Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism

From blank page to final delivery: concept, writing, editing, management of design and production.

RoleEditor-in-Chief / Content Strategist
Years2013–2022
FocusEditorial direction + production

Annual Public Meetings

03 · VIA Rail

An online, accessible national event and public consultation portal that expanded reach and public participation.

RoleProducer
Years2014–2019
ResponsibilitiesEvent management + Executive speechwriting + Public consultation portal
2018 VIA Rail Annual Public Meeting

Social Media

04 · VIA Rail

A branded social media strategy that engaged, informed, inspired and grew audiences.

RoleLead, Social Media
Years2021–May 2024
ScopeCreated Guidelines & Editorial Calendar + Led Steering Committee

Audio Content

05 · BetterSleep

Meditation content and strategy created by sourcing experts in the field, working collaboratively on scripts, audio and visual design.

RoleProducer
ScopeTalent + concept + script + visual + audio review
PlatformBetterSleep app

The above meditations are available through the BetterSleep app, but require a subscription.

Video Content

06 · VIA Rail

Branded, story-first bilingual and accessible video production.

RoleProducer / Marketing lead
LanguagesEnglish + French
ScopeUniversal accessibility + User experience (UX)
VIA Rail accessible train travel video

Personal Projects

07 · Personal

Telling my own story through storytelling events and a personal Instagram account dedicated to autobiographical comics.

RoleWriter / storyteller / illustrator
FormatsLive storytelling + Instagram comics
FocusOriginal autobiographical storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling performance on stage in front of an audience
Telling a story at Confabulation, a live storytelling event
Instagram Comics
Autobiographical comic panel about lines in the corners of the eyes Autobiographical comic panel about cry lines Autobiographical comic panel about laugh lines
My autobiographical comics are inspired by everyday observations and experiences, with a dash of creative licence.
Let’s talk
jenlisebauer@gmail.com514-260-5033LinkedIn