Jori Kates | Documentary Director and Producer

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Emmy Winning Director
Creative Strategist | Speaker

I’ve been fortunate to spend my career directing and producing live television that connects with millions.

Now, I’m sharing that experience with others!

What fuels my passion is the art of storytelling. I thrive on turning imaginative concepts into compelling, polished narratives.

Hello! I'm Jori Kates

Consulting Producer & Live Director

I help production teams and networks refine their production workflows, elevate creative direction, and build stronger communication across technical and editorial teams. Whether it’s producing a large-scale broadcast, structuring a documentary or a social video, my focus is always on clarity, creativity, and collaboration.

Speaker & Educator

I speak to students, producers, and directors about the craft of live television — how to lead a control room, manage chaos with confidence, and tell stories that resonate in real time.

If you’re developing a live show, building a production team, needing guidance working with talent or looking to train the next generation of storytellers, I’d love to collaborate.

What I do

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Live Director

With a background in news production, I thrive in high-pressure environments, directing visually stunning, multimedia content that captivates audiences across live and virtual platforms.

Post-Production Supervising Producer & Executive Producer

I bring creative strategy to life by leading with vision, collaboration, and purpose. I always enjoy leading ideation sessions and providing creative solutions for high-visible programs and initiatives.

Speaker

Years ago, the thought of speaking in front of an audience would have filled me with fear—but I discovered a powerful secret: speak from the heart. My goal is always to leave people inspired, connected, and reminded that their voices—and their stories—matter.