
Hi, I'm Valerie Jane Crook
I'm a communications professional, multimedia storyteller, writer, creative designer, editor, and educator from Kansas City.
As a kid, I wanted to be everything: a screenwriter, a journalist, a documentarian, a motivational speaker. I spent sleepovers directing 90-minute feature films and imagined a life spent telling stories that mattered.
Turns out, I wasn't far off.
Over the past decade, I've written, designed, interviewed, recorded, photographed, produced, and led teams across education, media, and creative fields. I've won FCA awards as a videographer, built and directed a high school journalism program, and mentored students and colleagues in everything from print design to multimedia storytelling. Along the way, I became the thing I always wanted to be: someone who helps people tell their stories well.
I'm drawn to work that's collaborative, creative, and meaningful—whether that's in a classroom, a newsroom, a creative agency, or somewhere I haven't imagined yet. I love coaching teams, solving problems through design and narrative, and making things that connect with people.
What I bring: A versatile skill set across writing, video production, design, and project management. A teacher's ability to translate complex ideas into clarity. A storyteller's instinct for what resonates. And a deep belief that good communication—whether it's a lesson plan, a brand campaign, or a documentary—can make the world a little better (or at least a lot more interesting).
If you're looking for someone who can wear multiple hats, collaborate across teams, and bring both creativity and strategy to the table, let's talk.
SKILLSETS

WRITING AND
CONTENT CREATION
COPY WRITING
FEATURE WRITING
SCRIPTWRITING
REPORTING
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
ACADEMIC WRITING & RESEARCH
DESIGN AND
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION
GRAPHIC DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEOGRAPHY
MOTION GRAPHICS
PODCASTING
WEB DESIGN
Communications
AND Strategy
BRANDING & BRAND MANAGEMENT
MESSAGE DESIGN
PUBLIC SPEAKING
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
CROSS-PLATFORM INTEGRATION
STYLE GUIDE PRODUCTION
AP STYLE & FACT CHECKING
Leadership and Management
TEACHING & COACHING
PEER MENTORSHIP
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
STRATEGIC PLANNING
DELEGATION & ORGANIZATION
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE





















