Jenna Perlman

Emmy-Nominated Journalist

Jenna is a passionate storyteller and producer. Her journalism and media experience expands from newspaper to television — making her a versatile producer for all audiences and media.

With reporter training, Jenna is a confident communicator, problem solver and writer — with the ability to work and think fast in high-pressure situations.

Most recently, Jenna was a news producer, producing half-hour and hour long shows, both on NBC-2 and ABC-7. There, Jenna fell in love with the rythem of the newsroom and thrived in high-pressure breaking news situations.

Before joining WBBH NBC-2 in Fort Myers as a News Producer, Jenna produced Boston University’s only live student show, Good Morning BU, and worked at Boston 25 News and Boston Magazine.

Jenna is a Posse Scholar and attended Boston University on a four-year, full-tuition scholarship.

Jenna’s international experience makes her a diverse member of any newsroom. While living in Israel, she worked at the Jerusalem Post, writing from the front line of the Israel Palestinian conflict.

While living in London, Jenna worked at Way to Blue, a entrainment Public Relations firm, working publicity for movies. This has enabled Jenna to be adaptive to new environments and people.

25 investigates

Below are works that I contributed to when as an Investigative Intern at WFXT Boston 25 News. 

25 Investigates: Fight over internet speed becomes campaign issue

  • This story, I assisted in the editing, script writing, and web-story writing process. 

25 Investigates: Marijuana lobby floods lawmakers with campaign donation

  • This story, I compiled and computed numbers, and searched through public lobbying and campaign finance databases. Then, helped analyze the numbers and produce the package. Additionally, I did a Facebook live with Investigative Reporter, which can be seen here

packages:

 I wrote, shot and edited each video myself. 

 

Aibo: Sony's Robotic Companion - CES 2018

 

Self Cleaning Water Bottle has Roots at BU - CES 2018

 

Somalian Vigil at Boston University

 

Health Talks - Boston University

Gender Neutral Bathroom in the Questrom School of Business

 

Man on the Street, April Fools Day - "Two more feet of snow"

 

Package - Dancer Profile: Andrea Fanikos

 

in-studio and anchoring

Lead Anchor, Good Morning BU, Fall 2017

Good Morning BU - Cannabis Cafes. February 2018

 

Entertainment, Spring 2016