Dylan Jacobs
Albany,Oregon
Summary
Driven journalist with track record in delivering compelling sports coverage. Proven ability to adapt to evolving storylines and collaborate effectively with editorial teams. Skilled in research, interviewing, and multimedia content creation. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring high standards in reporting and storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Oregon State and High School Sports Reporter
Albany Democrat-Herald
Albany, Oregon
01.2024 - Current
- Report on Oregon State University athletics, creating content focused on the football, men’s basketball and baseball teams.
- Manage and coordinate coverage for over 10 schools, delivering timely and accurate reporting on high school sports.
- Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
- Generate content that goes beyond the scoreboard, with an emphasis on human-interest and enterprise stories, as well as opinion and analysis pieces.
- Developed multimedia content, including video highlights, photo galleries and social media posts, to expand reach.
High School Sports Reporter
The Public Opinion
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Produced digital content including features, breaking news and real-time game coverage for five high schools across Franklin County.
- Developed exclusive feature stories that highlighted community sports achievements and events.
- Created multimedia material including photo galleries and video highlights.
- Contributed to enterprise and investigative projects, enhancing collaboration among reporters and editors statewide.
Quality of Life Reporter
The Public Opinion
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Researched, wrote, and published original stories highlighting local news and activities in response to the pandemic.
- Established connections and maintained relationships in the community to be able to quickly gather sources for all content.
- Collaborated with other reporters and editors on content to be shared across the region including election coverage and municipal audits.
Digital Media Intern
Little League International
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Drafted and organized a detailed schedule for sharing content on all social media channels, ensuring consistent communication.
- Assisted media during Little League World Series events and provided support in press conferences. Helped facilitate communication between organizers and media representatives throughout the series.
- Facilitated interactions with MLB players and fans at LLWS to enhance content creation.
- Assisted in planning and executing online marketing campaigns to drive audience engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2020
Skills
- Content management system proficiency
- Social media
- Capturing and editing multimedia content with Adobe tools
- Interviewing techniques
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Oregon State and High School Sports Reporter
Albany Democrat-Herald
01.2024 - Current
High School Sports Reporter
The Public Opinion
08.2021 - 12.2023
Quality of Life Reporter
The Public Opinion
10.2020 - 07.2021
Digital Media Intern
Little League International
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Pennsylvania State University