Roberto Jay gained experience and training within the passionate theater scene of Chicago, starring in several world-premiere plays, and then amidst a professional actor ensemble at Actors Theatre of Louisville. He started working on screen within independent film and later made his TV debut in Showtime's drama, American Rust. Additionally, his aptitude for screenwriting has since led him to the production of several short films, including, Moon Talk (2021), which garnered him several awards for best short screenplay and best actor in a leading role.