Jake Ascher is a Communications Associate at the Parkside Group, working with clients to amplify their press coverage and create compelling video content.

Prior to joining Parkside, Jake served as the Communications Director for New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal where he oversaw all aspects of the Senator’s press and media strategy. Jake started his career in television, first as a production assistant at Showtime Networks, and later at WNET (PBS) as a producer and editor on MetroFocus, a daily, local news program. His work at MetroFocus earned multiple Fair Media Council Folio Awards for Local Journalism.

In his free time Jake enjoys rooting for the New York Knicks, going to concerts, rewatching Martin Scorsese movies, and playing volleyball.