Robert Jacobs(IX)
- Producer
Bob is a recognized leader in social media engagement, strategic and crisis communications, and innovative media development. He's directed projects and work that earned three Emmy Awards in Television, 19 Webby and Shorty Awards for the best Internet site and social media use. He has earned five agency medals for exceptional achievement, exceptional service, and outstanding leadership. He is a senior career NASA spokesperson and serves as Director of History and Information Services after serving 14 years as the office's deputy.
His creative communications approach led to the collaboration on such films as "First Man," "Hidden Figures," and "The Martian." Bob led a number of public and education events related to the films, including public premieres and videos with Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Janelle Monáe, and Taraji P. Henson. He directed the collaboration on the Internet-based Third Rock Radio station and the highly-popular Angry Birds Space mobile gaming platform. Bob also developed, co-authored, and edited four books.
A Nashville native, he earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a master's degree from Seton Hall University.
His creative communications approach led to the collaboration on such films as "First Man," "Hidden Figures," and "The Martian." Bob led a number of public and education events related to the films, including public premieres and videos with Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Janelle Monáe, and Taraji P. Henson. He directed the collaboration on the Internet-based Third Rock Radio station and the highly-popular Angry Birds Space mobile gaming platform. Bob also developed, co-authored, and edited four books.
A Nashville native, he earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a master's degree from Seton Hall University.
