Jess Baker

Jess Baker has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Jess currently serves as the Head of Content and Editorial Strategy & Thought Leadership at O-I, a position they have held since May 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Content Strategist at O-I from March 2020 to May 2022.

Before joining O-I, Jess worked at the Brewers Association as the Editor In Chief for CraftBeer.com from May 2016 to March 2020. In this role, they led all editorial and social content for the website, showcasing the stories behind small and independent craft beer.

Jess also has experience at The Weather Channel, where they held multiple roles. From December 2014 to May 2016, they served as a Senior Editor - News & Social for weather.com. Prior to that, they were an Editor - News & Social from January 2011 to December 2014, being one of the team leads on social strategy. Jess also worked as a Television Writer/Producer from September 2007 to January 2011 at The Weather Channel.

Earlier in their career, Jess worked as an Executive Producer at WTEV & WAWS from August 2006 to August 2007 and as a Producer/Writer at CBS 47 & Fox 40 in Jacksonville, FL from July 2002 to August 2006. Jess also gained experience as a Student News Director at WRDL-TV from January 2000 to May 2002 and as an Intern at WPIX-TV News & Community Affairs Departments in the summer of 2001.

Overall, Jess Baker's professional journey has involved significant roles in content strategy, editorial leadership, and production across various media organizations.

From 1998 to 2002, Jess Baker attended Ashland University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Communication, with a focus on Radio & TV.