Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
References
Timeline
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Brian Pitter

129 Constant Spring Road,St. Andrew

Summary

Passionate, determined media professional dedicated to gathering and disseminating factual and impactful information. Highly noted for being hard working, enthusiastic and focused on contributing to and improving the calibre of journalism and media in Jamaica and within the region.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Funtown Splashtown USA
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Increased productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Responsible for ensuring that Funtown ran efficiently each day
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Digital Media Specialist

Jamaica Observer
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Created social media content with consistent content and tone.
  • Enhanced online engagement with the creation of compelling content for various platforms.
  • Created shareable content that resonated with followers, driving increased engagement rates and audience growth.
  • Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.

Sports Reporter

CVM Television
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Utilized storytelling skills to provide vivid descriptions of live events, creating an immersive experience for readers who could not attend games themselves.
  • Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to pitch new story ideas based on emerging trends or developing news stories within the world of sports.

AssistantProducer/Sports Reporter

SportsMax TV
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Deliver authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Assist in live television production
  • Revitalize community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
  • Cover numerous events personally, traveling to games/events across Jamaica to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.

876Stream Media Company

Co-Owner
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Chief Journalist; Responsible for getting information to produce creative content, articles and facilitate interviews.
  • Social Media management for companies regionally and internationally including Grace USA, Powerade Jamaica and Flow Jamaica.
  • Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with some of the sports industries biggest names including Leon Bailey, Craig Bulter, Hansle Parchment and Megan Tapper.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Writer

TeenAGE Observer
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Promoted to Sports Coordinator and oversaw and ensured the type of content that was written and produced.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in person to write topical and engaging stories for weekly newspaper column.
  • Brainstormed with department to determine new topics and stories.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts And Technology

University of Technology Jamaica
Papine, St. Andrew
11.2021

High School Diploma -

Wolmers Boys School
Kingston
06.2017

Skills

  • Editing and Proofreading
  • Videography
  • Photography
  • Social Media Management
  • Writing
  • Premier Pro/Audition
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking

Interests

  • Watching Football, News, Entertainment Programs
  • Reading/Writing
  • Travelling
  • Learning

References

  • Alexei Dacosta

Co-founder of 876Stream

1 (954) 675 0034

dacosta.alex95@gmail.com

  • Cory Hutchinson

General Manager

Funtown Splashtown USA

207-229-4278

coryh@funtownusa.com

Timeline

Digital Media Specialist

Jamaica Observer
01.2024 - 06.2024

Sports Reporter

CVM Television
10.2023 - 01.2024

AssistantProducer/Sports Reporter

SportsMax TV
06.2022 - 04.2023

Manager

Funtown Splashtown USA
05.2021 - 09.2023

876Stream Media Company

Co-Owner
10.2017 - 06.2022

Writer

TeenAGE Observer
12.2016 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts And Technology

University of Technology Jamaica

High School Diploma -

Wolmers Boys School

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