Jen Flannery
Content Creation Lecturer
Bio
Creating Stories That Connect
Jen Flannery is a Lecturer in Content Creation and Online Marketing at SAE Leamington Spa. With over 14 years of teaching experience and a diverse creative career, she brings real-world insight into how content, storytelling and marketing work together to build audiences and communities.
Jen runs her own events business for writers, organising retreats and workshops while managing every part of the digital process herself. From building websites and creating content to filming, editing and running podcasts, she actively uses the same skills she teaches in the classroom.
Industry Experience
Before joining SAE, Jen worked as a recruiter in the games industry and occasionally appeared in “Let’s Play” features for indie studio Kwalee. She is also a regular podcast guest on Blaze World and Fixate and Binge, sharing her love of storytelling, gaming and film.
Academic Insight
Jen holds a BA in Language and Literature, Qualified Teacher Status and an MA in Shakespeare Studies. Her academic background gives her a deep understanding of narrative, audience and communication — all essential for modern content creation.
Creative Approach
Fast-paced and ever-changing, the creative industries keep Jen on her toes. She believes in staying curious, learning constantly and connecting with others across fields to build strong creative networks. Her teaching combines strategy with storytelling, helping students find both their voice and their audience.
Guiding Creatives
Having built her own business and career from the ground up, Jen understands what it takes to succeed. She teaches from experience, empowering students to take risks, work hard and believe in their ability to build a career on their own terms.
Creator Profile
Favourite creative advice?
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Read widely and consume films, podcasts, games and art to feed your creativity.
Biggest inspiration?
Stories that surprise and connect people.
Fun fact?
I once worked as a recruiter for the games industry, and I love cosy games.
