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Work History
Education
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ANTHONY Q. JENKINS, JR

Columbus

Summary

I am seeking a full-time position using my strong skills in communication. I would like to apply my skills and qualities such as hard work, teamwork, quick learning, and ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Mississippi State University
08.2025 - Current
  • Provide students the hands-on experience and knowledge about the basics of TV production in a laboratory setting.
  • Gives instructional support along with evaluating and providing feedback on in-class assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams.

News Reporter/Anchor

WCBI News
02.2024 - Current
  • Cover a wide range of topics, including local and national news, politics, crime, business, sports, entertainment, and human-interest stories.
  • Gathers information, conducts interviews, and writes articles or produces news segments for publication or broadcast.
  • Keep the public informed about current events, developments, and issues that impact society.

Sports Reporter/Anchor

WCBI News
06.2025 - 01.2026
  • Covers high school and collegiate games for football and basketball, interviews athletes/coaches, research stats, and writes/produces content (articles, social media, video) for various media
  • Shot and edited highlight packages for nightly sportscasts

Sports Photographer

WCBI News
08.2024 - 01.2026
  • Covers numerous sporting events, capturing fast-paced action, key moments, and emotions using specialized gear, editing photos and videos for publications.

Resident Advisor

MSU Housing & Residence Life
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assists in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies.
  • Submits reports on infractions, violations, and safety issues.
  • Promotes residence hall events.
  • Informs residents about relevant campus and local activities.

Tutor

JL King Center Afterschool Program
08.2021 - 12.2024
  • Help children that are in grades K-8 with their homework

Sports Production Intern

SEC/MSU Broadcast Operations
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in live broadcasts of SEC sporting events
  • Operated camera, audio, and replay systems during live productions
  • Logged game footage and coordinated with producers under tight deadlines

News Intern

WCBI News
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Conducting research, collecting information for stories, writing articles, and assisting colleagues.
  • Interview local business owners, cover events, and create visual assets for social media.

Security Guard

Guest Services
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Secure the premises where no one will enter the field of play or enter on stage
  • Secure events like basketball games, football games, and concerts.

Receiver/Stocker

Lowe’s
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Ensured that merchandise is accurately received, stocked, and replenished.
  • Follow proper lifting guidelines to ensure safe moving and placement of merchandise.
  • Respond quickly to customer and associate needs in a friendly and professional manner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Broadcast & Digital Journalism

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
12-2024

High School Diploma - undefined

Columbus High School
Columbus, MS
05.2021

Master of Arts - Communication

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05-2027

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong performance in a live setting
  • Clear and concise writing
  • Microsoft Office (all software programs), Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (all software programs)
  • ENPS
  • Canva
  • EDIUS

Accomplishments

  • Spanish Honor Society, Columbus High School, Columbus, MS
  • High School Honors Graduate, Columbus High School, Columbus, MS
  • Dean's List at Mississippi State, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2024
  • President’s List at Mississippi State University, Fall 2023
  • President’s List at Mississippi State University, Fall 2024
  • 3rd Place in Featured Television for Southeast Journalism Conference’s On-site Competition, Spring 2024
  • Sports anchor of New Orleans ACP Best of Show award in the Broadcast News Program, Fall 2024
  • Inaugural Sports anchor for MSU’s Video Sportscast Show, “The Sports Effect”
  • Honorable Mention for Best Video Sportscast in the Division I College Media Awards, Fall 2024
  • Exemplary Achievement Award in MSU’s Department of Communication, Fall 2024
  • Cum Laude at Mississippi State University, Fall 2024

Affiliations

  • General Member - (BSA) Black Student Association at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
  • General Member - (MOX) Men of Excellence at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
  • General Member - (RAA) Resident Advisor Association at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
  • Honorary Member - (NSCS) National Society of Collegiate Scholars at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
  • Keeper of Records & Social Media Chair - (ΚΑΨ) Eta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State MS
  • Committee Chair - (BEA) Broadcast Education Association at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
  • Service Chair - (NABJ) MSU Chapter of The National Association of Black Journalists, Mississippi State, MS

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Mississippi State University
08.2025 - Current

Sports Reporter/Anchor

WCBI News
06.2025 - 01.2026

Sports Photographer

WCBI News
08.2024 - 01.2026

News Reporter/Anchor

WCBI News
02.2024 - Current

Sports Production Intern

SEC/MSU Broadcast Operations
01.2024 - 05.2024

News Intern

WCBI News
01.2024 - 02.2024

Resident Advisor

MSU Housing & Residence Life
08.2022 - 12.2024

Security Guard

Guest Services
09.2021 - 01.2024

Tutor

JL King Center Afterschool Program
08.2021 - 12.2024

Receiver/Stocker

Lowe’s
04.2021 - 08.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Columbus High School

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Broadcast & Digital Journalism

Mississippi State University

Master of Arts - Communication

Mississippi State University
ANTHONY Q. JENKINS, JR