Jacob Smith
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly successful digital producer with extensive knowledge of film industry seeking to use strong, developed communication skills to promote and create digital content.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Associate
Warner Bros. Discovery
06.2023 - Current
- Learned and shared extensive information about Film and TV and gave presentations about various parts of film industry.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
Producer I, Digital
KNWA/FOX24 News (Nexstar Media Group)
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Crafted over 1,500 articles and headlines covering diverse news stories including breaking news, film festivals, press releases, and community enrichment pieces.
- Managed and grew social media presence of station on Instagram, SocialFlow, and Meta Business Suite, using analytic tools to analyze performance and personally produced live-streaming events.
- Expertly discussed upcoming feature films and gave insight to industry trends and awards shows on lifestyle program, GoodDay NWA.
- Gained exceptional communication and problem-solving skills by reaching out to high profile community members and answering a high volume of phone calls.
- Expertly edited and advised over 500 reporters’ stories, improving overall presentation of material to engage audience interest, and converted broadcast scripts to high performing web articles.
News Production Intern
KARK4/FOX16 News (Nexstar Media Group)
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Copy edited web news articles and skillfully converted stories to AP format.
- Conducted interviews on camera and captured footage to support newscasts and web stories.
- Performed standups in the field as well as worked professionally with video cameras to support news staff.
Staff Writer
Echo Newspaper (University Of Central Arkansas)
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Reported over 30 stories on Entertainment Industry, Sports, News, and Campus Life.
- Utilized extensive film industry knowledge to produce perceptive film reviews.
- Conducted in-depth research and interviewed sources to create unique story angles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Film
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR08.2021
Skills
Copy Editing
Verbal and Written Communication
Problem Solving
Detail-Oriented
Strong Work Ethic
Passion for Film
Timeline
Tour Associate
Warner Bros. Discovery
06.2023 - Current
Producer I, Digital
KNWA/FOX24 News (Nexstar Media Group)
11.2021 - 03.2023
News Production Intern
KARK4/FOX16 News (Nexstar Media Group)
06.2021 - 08.2021
Staff Writer
Echo Newspaper (University Of Central Arkansas)
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Film
University of Central Arkansas
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