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Jacob Peterson

Des Moines

Summary

I am a multi-skilled worker with experience across several professions. My work experience includes sales, TV news production, film production, social media and writing. I have worked with many computer softwares including Microsoft Word, Google Documents, Excel, ENPS news production software, and Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Premiere Pro). Communicating effectively is a skill I take pride in, whether it be in person or through email and text. I am a fast-learning and adaptable candidate who would make an excellent addition to your team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Manager

Almost Friday Media
02.2022 - Current
  • Promoted the Friday Beers brand by creating content for the Friday Beers Iowa Instagram account consisting of 17,000 followers
  • Coordinated promotional events including a fundraiser in Iowa City
  • Created weekly videos and comedy posts
  • @fridaybeersiowa on Instagram

Sales Representative

Lake Time Brewery
Clear Lake
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Generated sales and promoted the brand by communicating with distributors and meeting with customers across Iowa and southern Minnesota
  • Wrote weekly newsletters highlighting new products
  • Worked festivals and other promotional beer events across the state of Iowa
  • Made biweekly deliveries to customers in territory not covered by distributors
  • Reference: Bob Rolling, Owner and Head Brewer, brolling@laketimebrewery.com, 641-781-1495

Producer

Tegna Inc
Des Moines
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for producing all weekend newscasts, as well as the 5 PM and Midday shows during the week
  • Wrote local and national story scripts to be read by on-air talent during broadcasts
  • Determined composition of newscasts, including what stories to headline and tease, which camera shots and graphics to use, etc.
  • Communicated directly with anchors, reporters, editors, and directors about the presentation details of each broadcast
  • Reference: Zach Sommers, former Executive Producer, 515-681-0582

Production Assistant

Renovo Media Group
Clear Lake
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked as a production assistant on the set of the television pilot, Strong Tower, Renovo Media Group’s first official production. Filming took place in Clear Lake and Mason City over the course of two weeks
  • Worked in the company warehouse for a month moving and organizing props and equipment
  • Reference: Courtney Doughn, Production Coordinator, 641-355-3772

Communications Intern

Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Summer intern for the Office of Communications for EFSC
  • Responsible for promoting the college through blog posts, faculty spotlights and social media
  • Reference: Catherine Harwood, Manager, EFSC Web and Social Media, harwoodc@easternflorida.edu, 321-433-5931 or 321-243-0213 (cell)

Intern

Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida
Melbourne
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Summer intern for the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Created social media posts promoting chamber members
  • Worked monthly “Good Morning, Spacecoast” networking events with local business owners
  • References: Meg Richey, former Director of Marketing, 231-620-1205 (cell)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2021

Skills

  • Sales
  • Brand management
  • Creative writing
  • Social media strategy
  • Video editing
  • Adaptability
  • Meets tight deadlines

Timeline

Sales Representative

Lake Time Brewery
07.2023 - 03.2025

Social Media Manager

Almost Friday Media
02.2022 - Current

Producer

Tegna Inc
02.2022 - 07.2023

Production Assistant

Renovo Media Group
05.2021 - 08.2021

Communications Intern

Eastern Florida State College
05.2019 - 07.2019

Intern

Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Iowa

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