Chris JACOBS
WPIX-TV (CW)
Woodside,NY
33
years of professional experience
To obtain a position utilizing my education and experience with an opportunity for advancement.
Work History
Sports Producer, Website Reporter, News Writer
27 Years 7 Months- Conducted and edited interviews in the field for broadcasts and promotional sports coverage, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Produced football and baseball half-hour special programs.
- Contributed content to station’s website by writing blogs and uploading reports, increasing online traffic and audience interaction.
- Wrote news stories, anchor leads and vosots for news department.
Freelance Sports Anchor/Reporter
16 Years 5 Months- Anchored sportscasts from studio
- Produced, shot and edited content for daily sportscasts.
- Reported sports news from the field.
- Conducted interviews with newsmakers and athletes in the New York area.
Freelance Sports Host
- Hosted a one hour on-air sports highlights and live call-in show.
- Was responsible for the show's content, writing, and timing.
- Handled live calls during broadcast covering a variety of sports topics.
Sports Producer
12 Years 9 Months- Produced a daily sportscast; was responsible for writing scripts, stacking and timing out sportscasts.
- Was responsible for tracking down needed video by booking satellite feeds (live and tape).
- Logged feeds, researched background information and tracked sources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
Microsoft Word
Basys
Newstar
ENPS
I-News
Opus
Beta
DVCPRO
3/4
Hi-8
Sony Clip Edit
Final Cut Pro
Premiere
Qualifications
- Self motivated, reliable and enjoys working in a team environment.
- Thrives under pressure and able to meet expected deadlines.
Timeline
Freelance Sports Host
NY1 NEWS
01.2008 Read More
Freelance Sports Anchor/Reporter
News 12 Westchester
09.2000 - 02.2017Read More
Sports Producer, Website Reporter, News Writer
WPIX-TV (CW)
01.1999 - CurrentRead More
Sports Producer
WNBC-TV (NBC)
11.1993 - 08.2006Read More
Queens College of the City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts from English
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