I’m Susan Jacobs, an experiential event producer with 20+ years in entertainment marketing and communications. I produce high-profile livestream, simulcast, hybrid, and in-person events primarily in the U.S., with projects internationally. I also work as a writer and storyteller.

Fun Facts…

Along the way I’ve had the privilege to do unusual things:

Secured Spike Lee his first New York Times interview
Named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s 26 “Power Players” of the New York film industry
Created and implemented marketing and communication campaigns for Grammy and Oscar-nominees and winners
Brokered commodities deals in Haiti’s private sector and consulted with the Ministries of Tourism and Environment on expanding tourism in an environmentally and infrastructure-challenged country
One of the first publicists to break independent film into the mainstream media
Produced a global screening event from UNESCO headquarters in Paris on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, livestreamed to 355 cinemas in 55 countries
Produced an international campaign to introduce western audiences to Angolan Kuduro music and dance with events in Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, D.C., and N.Y.C.
Produced an inauguration weekend event in Washington, D.C. when President Obama was first elected
Produced, did PR for, and competed in the PAPA World Pinball Championships, secured 1 billion+ media impressions globally
Produced a week-long, 5-borough concert series to raise awareness for New York City’s public hospitals, culminating with a tribute to George Clinton at the Apollo Theater

Early Career

My career began in film and music, creating and implementing national marketing and communications campaigns for major independent film distributors, television networks, film festivals, record labels, and musicians. Films I helped launch include Sling Blade, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Trip to Bountiful, Dirty Dancing, Sid and Nancy, Paris is Burning, Brother's Keeper, Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It, and Jim Jarmusch’s Down by Law. I also worked with Yo-Yo Ma, Cesaria Evora, Etta James, Ziggy Marley, Eliane Elias, Joe Jackson, Joshua Bell, and others.

Writer, Author, Storyteller

My writing has appeared in The New York Times (Metropolitan Diary), Huffington Post, Identity Magazine, Thrive Global, Yogic Living, Pink Pangea, FourTwoNine Magazine, Extreme Sailing Series 2018 Official Magazine, Aquarian Times, Spirituality & Health, PR Week, and IndieWire.

I’ve contributed a chapter to two books including the Amazon best-seller, “Step Forward and Shine” and “Pain, Purpose, Passion.” I'm working on my first memoir.

For writing services, visit susanjacobswriter.com

Personal Passions

Holistic healing has been part of my life since I was a teenager. I’m a certified Kundalini yoga, Pilates teacher, and Shiatsu massage therapist.

When I'm not working or writing, you’ll find me salsa dancing.