B-Roll was founded in 2012 by Robert Jackson, a media art professional, who experienced the struggles and humiliation of going through school with an undiagnosed learning disability, Dyslexia. He found solace and direction in media arts which gave him confidence, built his self-esteem, and put him on the path to a successful career in media & broadcasting. In creating B- Roll Media & Arts, Robert sought to use his knowledge and life experience to provide positive educational experiences for young people just like him.

Robert has more than 30 years of industry experience in radio, television, and film production. A graduate of American University, (Washington DC) and veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a US Navy photographer, Jackson’s experience stretches across major broadcast networks such as Black Entertainment Television, NPR, CNN News, National Geographic, and NBC’s Today Show, Meet the Press, Nightly News, and. Additionally, Robert holds a leadership position with Scorpio Sound Systems, his own full service production company that specializes in TV, radio, film production, and A/V installation. 

As the leader of B-Roll Media & Arts, Inc., Robert is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and those who are mentally or physically disabled and exposing them to the opportunities and recreational outlets of media and fine arts.