J.A. Donnelly — Don't Get Mad, Get Media.
Award-Winning Media Professional

Don't Get Mad,Get Media.

Television. Video. Podcasting since 2005. Drone cinematography. Digital strategy. Six Emmy nominations — and counting. 40+ years in media.

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40+
Years in Media
100+
Clients Served
1000+
TV Shows & Projects
11
Addy Awards
6
Emmy Nominations
The Journey

Before It Was
A Thing

1985
Radio & TV
Broadcast career begins. Television, radio, and video production work across NEPA.
Pioneer
1995
Early Web
PetsOnBoard.com — one of the first pet communities on the internet, years before social media.
First mover
2005
Podcasting
MadPod — launched before podcasting was mainstream. Adam Curry era. PAB Award 2024.
Adam Curry era
2015
Drone Cinema
FAA Part 107 licensed aerial cinematography. Drone footage before it was everywhere.
Part 107
2023
AI Development
LostPet.ai and AI-powered platform development. Always ahead of the wave.
What's next
Clients

They Said
It Best

Carlos Santana
Client Testimonial
"J.A. Donnelly delivered exactly what we needed — professional, creative, and on point."
Carlos SantanaMusic Legend
Tom Johnston
Client Testimonial
"Working with J.A. was seamless from start to finish. The video work speaks for itself."
Tom JohnstonThe Doobie Brothers
Adam Curry
Podcasting Pioneer
"A true pioneer in podcasting — doing this before anyone else was."
Adam CurryPodcasting Pioneer
Television & Video

The
Reel

TV

Television Production

Broadcast
Broadcast

Broadcast Work

Television
Video

Video Production

Television
On Camera

On-Camera Work

Television
Broadcast

Broadcast Production

Television
Video

Video Work

Television
Vimeo 1

Video Production

Vimeo
Vimeo 2

Broadcast Reel

Vimeo
Licensed Drone Pilot

Aerial
Cinematography

🛸 FAA Licensed · Part 107 Certified

Stunning aerial footage for real estate, commercial projects, events, and more. FAA-certified drone cinematography that brings a perspective no ground-level camera can match.

Drone 1

Aerial Reel

Licensed Drone
Drone 2

Aerial Cinematography

Licensed Drone
Websites Built

Sites That
Do the Work

PA PBS

Pennsylvania PBS

Public broadcasting website for Pennsylvania's PBS network — content-rich, audience-first design.

pennsylvaniapbs.org
PetsOnBoard

Pets On Board™

The original pet travel resource. An online institution since 1995 — one of the web's earliest pet communities.

petsonboard.com
LostPet.ai

LostPet.ai

AI-powered lost pet recovery platform — helping reunite families with their missing animals using smart technology.

lostpet.ai
MadPod

MadPod Podcast

Home of the award-winning MadPod podcast — a pioneering independent show since 2005.

madpod.com
Podcasting Since 2005

MadPod
Podcast

A Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Award-winning podcast. J.A. Donnelly was among the first wave of independent podcasters, building an audience before podcasting was mainstream.

From interviews and commentary to full audio production, MadPod represents nearly two decades of storytelling craft and audio innovation.

Listen on MadPod.com
🏆 PAB Award Winner 2024
Mind Over Matter
Promo / Trailer · MadPod Podcast
Also Available On
Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud
J.A. Donnelly
2026Still Rolling
About J.A. Donnelly

A Career Built
On the Story

J.A. Donnelly is a highly decorated media professional with 5 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards, 2 Silver Telly Awards, and 2 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards — alongside six Emmy nominations total.

With more than 40 years of experience across television, video, radio, pioneering podcasting, and app development, Donnelly brings a rare depth of skill and innovation to every project. His broadcast students at Marywood University have earned Student Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominations for two consecutive years.

5× PA Broadcasters 2× Silver Telly 2× Mid-Atlantic Emmy 11 Addy Awards Iris Award Marywood Faculty
Recognition

The
Trophy Shelf

🏆
Mid-Atlantic Emmy
6 nominations
🎬
Addy Awards
11 awards
📡
PA Broadcasters
5× winner
🥈
Silver Telly
2 awards
🌸
Iris Award
Winner
🎙
PAB Podcast
2024 winner
What I Do

Full-Spectrum
Media Production

🎬

Television & Video

Broadcast-quality video production from concept to delivery. Promos, EPKs, music videos, and documentary work.

Production → Post
🛸

Licensed Drone

FAA-certified aerial cinematography for real estate, events, and commercial projects. Sky-high perspectives.

Aerial Cinematography
🎙

Podcasting

A pioneer in podcasting since 2005. Full audio production, voice-overs, and show strategy that wins awards.

Audio · Voice · Strategy
🌐

Web Development

Sites that actually work — for public broadcasting, pet brands, AI platforms, and beyond. Built to perform.

Design → Development
📈

Marketing Strategy

Campaigns with real results. From Amazon product pages to full digital strategies with measurable success stories.

Strategy · Campaigns
📱

App Development

Mobile and digital app experiences developed for clients in media, entertainment, and service industries.

Mobile · Digital
Let's Work Together

Ready to Tell
Your Story?

Whether you need broadcast-quality video, a winning podcast, drone footage, or a full digital strategy — J.A. Donnelly delivers.