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Chip Cosby

Louisville,KY

Summary

Accomplished media professional with a background in journalism and sports programming. Known for creating engaging content and strong community connections, ready to leverage expertise in communication and mentoring to support district initiatives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate of Re-Engagement and Transition

Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, KY
08.2019 - Current

Coordinates and facilitates transition meetings for students exiting alternative placement

Provides behavior support primarily for students at the middle and high school level

Functions as a case manager for students exiting alternative placement and other students as required

Collaborates with schools to provide modeling of evidence-based and school-based mental health interventions (e.g., counseling) for students with moderate to severe mental health needs

Senior Managing Editor for Sports Programming

Insight/Time Warner Cable
Louisville, KY
05.2011 - 03.2015

Managed an entire sports department for a local cable station.

Hosted and produced the nightly sports show, CN2 Sports, which including writing and developing content and creating and narrating a series of mini-documentaries on Kentucky sports history.

Reporter

Lexington Herald-Leader
Lexington, KY
06.1997 - 05.2011

Covered the high-profile University of Kentucky football and University of Louisville basketball beats for a decade.

Writing experience includes publishing and editing news and feature stories, web content, blogs, press releases and newsletters.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05-2019

Master of Arts - Journalism

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-1996

Skills

    Strong and effective communicator

    Multiple JCPS connections
    Worked with a wide variety of populations

    Mentor, coach, educator
    Clinical experience

    Media savvy and experienced
    Solid reputation in the community

Accomplishments

Achieved success in two impactful but drastically different fields: high-stakes sports journalism and mental health advocacy and education.

Covered iconic coaches and historic wins on the University of Kentucky football beat and the University of Louisville basketball beat.

Successfully mentored students in alternative placements to help them return to mainstream education.

Timeline

Associate of Re-Engagement and Transition

Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current

Senior Managing Editor for Sports Programming

Insight/Time Warner Cable
05.2011 - 03.2015

Reporter

Lexington Herald-Leader
06.1997 - 05.2011

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Louisville

Master of Arts - Journalism

University of Kentucky