Jackson Roberts
Puyallup
Summary
Looking for an opportunity to continue down my career path of being a play-by-play sports broadcaster through a summer internship with the Wenatchee AppleSox. I will use my past three years of broadcasting experience to detail the events of all Apple Sox games in a clear and exhilarating fashion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Observer
Ellensburg
01.2025 - Current
- I am responsible for every story that is published in the paper and online. I run the class side of The Observer as well, teaching students everything they need to know working for a print publication that has won many awards. During this I have covered glaring issues at the school and have interviewed professional athletes.
Wildcat Sports Radio Network Employee
88.1 the ‘burg radio
Ellensburg
03.2024 - Current
- Part of three employees who are in charge of finding sporting events happening throughout campus and covering them via play-by-play or interviews for Ellensburg residents to hear over the radio. During this time, I have called men's and women's basketball, softball, baseball, and men’s and women’s rugby.
Sports Editor
Observer
Ellensburg
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Responsible for the sports section of Observer. Meets with staff reporters to discuss pitches for the weekly newspaper as well as editing stories that come in throughout the week.
Play by Play Commentary Intern
DubSea Fish Sticks Baseball
Burien
06.2023 - 08.2024
- One of the two play-by-play interns, we would call 4-5 games a week broadcasting to team fans and family of the players. Responsible for making all the equipment was set up properly and put away safely. In charge of grabbing lineup cards from coaches and occasionally running social media. Responsible for pregame activities with players on the field to hype up fans.
Staff
Spooner Farms
Orting
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for working the berry stands selling merchandise as well as keeping track of everything sold throughout the day. Often help with moving stuff to set up events as well as helping stock the berries and move wooden pallets.
Staff
Spooner Farms
Orting
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for working the berry stands selling merchandise as well as keeping track of everything sold throughout the day. Often help with moving stuff to set up events as well as helping stock the berries and move wooden pallets.
Education
Media and Journalism, Sports Coaching
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Puyallup High School
Puyallup, Washington06.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Sports, news, feature writing
- Communication
- Leadership
- On-air presence
- Broadcasting equipment setup
- Event coverage
- Research skills
- Interviewing techniques
- Play-by-play commentary
Accomplishments
- Achieved the rank of Life Scout in the Scouts of America
- Graduate of Scouts of America National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
- Sports editor for the Viking Vanguard in 2020
- Sports Editor of third place winning Best of Show College Newspaper (ACP)
- Co-Editor-In-Chief while The Observer was a finalist for Best of Show Website (ACP)
Timeline
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Observer
01.2025 - Current
Sports Editor
Observer
09.2024 - 12.2024
Wildcat Sports Radio Network Employee
88.1 the ‘burg radio
03.2024 - Current
Play by Play Commentary Intern
DubSea Fish Sticks Baseball
06.2023 - 08.2024
Staff
Spooner Farms
06.2023 - 08.2023
Staff
Spooner Farms
06.2022 - 08.2022
Media and Journalism, Sports Coaching
Central Washington University
High School Diploma -
Puyallup High School
Similar Profiles
Fatima Martinez GallegosFatima Martinez Gallegos
Arts and Culture Writer at The ObserverArts and Culture Writer at The Observer
SNEHASHISH MITRA (he/him)SNEHASHISH MITRA (he/him)
Fellow - Urban Studies at Observer Research FoundationFellow - Urban Studies at Observer Research Foundation
R. Sai SpandanaR. Sai Spandana
Associate Editor at Supreme Court ObserverAssociate Editor at Supreme Court Observer