Jackson McAfee
Siloam Springs,AR
Summary
Creative Broadcast Journalist that blends over 5 years of experience with a strong academic background. A professional with a passion for broadcast journalism and video/digital media production. Proficient in multiple software programs including Ross Inception, Ross Streamline, Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve and Adobe Illustrator. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality content. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Writer & Content Creator
HawgSports.com
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Arkansas to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
- Write and edit engaging sports articles, game recaps, and opinion pieces for a digital audience.
- Attended press conferences and interviews with athletes, coaches, and other sports figures to gather insights and quotes for articles.
- Optimize articles for search engines (SEO) to increase visibility and traffic to the website.
Sales Associate
Stadium Shoppe
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Sideline Reporter/Camera Operator
Southern Sports Network
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording and lighting.
- Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
Internship Student
KNWA FOX24 "Pig Trail Nation"
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Labeled and archived clips of Arkansas Razorback sports.
- Attended sporting events and press conferences.
- Assisted in editing video for newscasts.
News Producer
UATV (University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed news production with organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
- Coordinated coverage for upcoming events.
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
- Followed local events closely to immediately break interesting and critical stories.
- Fact-checked breaking news pieces before putting information on air.
- Wrote informative, entertaining and interesting stories to offer gamut of coverage to NWA audience.
- Verified factual accuracy of news stories to maintain viewer confidence.
- Staged content on-site and on-location to professionally offer compelling news stories.
- Prepared written and digital content for website and social media platforms.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
Sports Anchor
UATV (University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television broadcast.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
Call Center Agent
U Of A Call Center
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
- Enhanced productivity by staying on top of call scripts and maintaining control over direction of conversations.
- Applied my extensive communication skills to encourage alumni to invest in the future of current University of Arkansas students in the form of a donation.
Sports Journalist
Arkansas Traveler
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces.
- Reported on University of Arkansas athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
Sports Videographer
Gentry High School
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Handled transportation of equipment for sporting events.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2023
Skills
- Linear Editing
- Broadcast Production
- Story Development
- Creative Writing
- Comprehensive Research
- Proficient in multiple software programs
- Production Operations
- Capturing Video
- Story Editing
- Voiceover Recording
- Sports Reporting
- On-Camera Skills
Timeline
Sports Writer & Content Creator
HawgSports.com
01.2024 - 08.2024
Internship Student
KNWA FOX24 "Pig Trail Nation"
01.2023 - 05.2023
News Producer
UATV (University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Stadium Shoppe
05.2021 - 01.2024
Sideline Reporter/Camera Operator
Southern Sports Network
09.2019 - 01.2024
Sports Anchor
UATV (University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
08.2019 - 12.2022
Call Center Agent
U Of A Call Center
08.2019 - 09.2022
Sports Journalist
Arkansas Traveler
08.2019 - 12.2021
Sports Videographer
Gentry High School
08.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Arkansas