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Jacob Grant

St Louis,MO

Summary

Dynamic producer with a proven track record at KOMU 8 News, adept in video editing and fostering team collaboration. Excelling in creating compelling newscasts by leveraging top-notch scriptwriting skills and attention to detail, I consistently enhance viewer engagement and manage breaking news with precision.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Producer

KOMU 8 News
Columbia, MO
01.2024 - Current
  • Build and stack newscasts for the 5 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm shows
  • Collaborates with reporters, anchors, and technical staff to create cohesive newscasts, enhancing storytelling through effective visuals and sound
  • Incorporates any breakout elements into stories including graphics and other video elements
  • Oversees scriptwriting and editing processes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to network standards for all on-air content.
  • Directs live broadcasts and coordinates live shots, while making quick decisions to address any technical issues or content changes under pressure
  • Adjusted to any breaking news and added most important information into the newscast in a timely manner.

Production Assistant

KOMU 8 News
Columbia, MO
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Search for videos on NBC and CNN news sources
  • Downloaded and imported videos into Adobe Premiere to be edited
  • Edited videos according to the type of video segment assigned by the producer
  • Tele prompted the newscast and adjusted speed to match the reporter’s speed

Digital Producer

KOMU 8 News
Columbia, MO
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Pulled stories from CNN Syndication, AP, and other newsrooms
  • Sent weather and push notifications to promote audience engagement
  • Monitored email and website for any breaking news
  • Wrote any new stories that come in (breaking news, press releases, articles)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - TV News Producing

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
12.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Script writing
  • Video editing

References

  • Jeimmie Nevalga: KOMU News Director

Email: nevalgaj@missouri.edu

Phone number: (573) 884-6397

  • Randy Reeves: KOMU Executive Producer

Email: reevesr@missouri.edu

Phone number: (573) 424-7085

  • David Estrada Orue: KOMU Executive Producer

Email: davidestradaorue@missouri.edu

  • Dominick Lee: Professor/Tiger Chair/KOMU Manager

Email: dominick.lee@missouri.edu

Timeline

Producer

KOMU 8 News
01.2024 - Current

Production Assistant

KOMU 8 News
08.2023 - 05.2024

Digital Producer

KOMU 8 News
08.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - TV News Producing

University of Missouri

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