Jillian Duchnowski

Jillian Duchnowski is a seasoned Creative Director for Branded Content at Townsquare Media since September 2017, leading a team to produce high-quality content while achieving notable success, including an Employee of the Month recognition for a $250,000 digital endorsement campaign. Jillian also contributed as a Branded Content Producer, establishing the branded content program and writing for over 330 local websites. In addition to media expertise, Jillian founded BlackJack Wordsmithing & Publishing LLC, authoring children's books that celebrate Illinois parks. Previous roles include Local Editor at The Journal-Standard, where award-winning projects were led, and experience as a news editor and reporter across various news organizations, showcasing a strong commitment to community journalism. Jillian holds a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism and English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.