Ivella 'Ivy' Jacobs
Brazil,IN
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at The Brazil Times/Rust Communications, I excel in copywriting and building professional relationships. Known for breaking news expertise and on-scene reporting, I consistently exceed deadlines, enhancing brand reputation through high-quality, award-winning articles and fostering significant reader engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter/Editor
The Brazil Times/Rust/PMG MEDIA
06.2015 - 01.2025
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
911 Dispatcher/Jail Guard
Clay County Sheriff's Office
07.2011 - 08.2014
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
Senior Reporter
The Brazil Times/Rust Communications
08.2001 - 07.2013
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
- Maintained open lines of communication with authors throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
- Enforced adherence to publication deadlines, ensuring consistent content output.
- Fostered collaborative environment, encouraging open communication among editorial staff.
- Mentored junior editors, enhancing their editing skills and professional development.
- Increased readership with targeted social media campaigns.
- Oversaw the production process, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Oversaw editing and publication of several award-winning articles.
- Enhanced brand reputation by maintaining high ethical standards in all publications.
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
- Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships, resulting in exclusive interviews and scoops.
Sales Associate
Baloon-A-Wish
05.1997 - 06.1999
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
Education
Completed 3 Years In 1 - Reporter, Marketing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INAssociate Degree In Marketing - Marketing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN06.1988
Skills
- Copywriting
- Gathering information
- Reporting news
- Conducting interviews
- Building professional relationships
- Breaking news expertise
- On-scene reporting
- Researching information
- Research and due diligence
- Personal interviews
- Local event tracking
- Public records research
- Daily reporting
- Relationship building
- Photography
Accomplishments
Have won several local and national awards for stories and photos during coverage of local events.
Timeline
Reporter/Editor
The Brazil Times/Rust/PMG MEDIA
06.2015 - 01.2025
911 Dispatcher/Jail Guard
Clay County Sheriff's Office
07.2011 - 08.2014
Senior Reporter
The Brazil Times/Rust Communications
08.2001 - 07.2013
Sales Associate
Baloon-A-Wish
05.1997 - 06.1999
Completed 3 Years In 1 - Reporter, Marketing
Indiana State University
Associate Degree In Marketing - Marketing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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