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Jaelen Gilkey

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Dynamic Sports Director with a proven track record at WFMY News 2, excelling in content creation and community engagement. Expert in Edius Pro and live reporting, I have successfully enhanced viewer interaction through innovative social strategies and compelling storytelling, driving audience growth and elevating brand presence in the competitive sports media landscape.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Director

WFMY News 2
Greensboro, NC
02.2024 - Current
  • Directed daily editorial planning for the sports team to enhance content quality.
  • Produced, wrote, edited, and anchored multi-platform content for broadcast and digital media.
  • Cultivated community engagement by maintaining a strong network of local sports contacts.
  • Managed social strategy to optimize reach and increase viewer interaction.

Lead Reporter/Social Media Correspondent

MLBbro.com
05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with Rob Parker to highlight Black players in Major and Minor League Baseball.
  • Produced and voiced weekly highlight reels and player profiles.
  • Developed engaging social-first content to connect with younger, diverse audiences.

Sports Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist

WFMY News 2
Greensboro, NC
09.2020 - 02.2024
  • Anchored weekend sportscasts while reporting live from major events as a GA/Sports hybrid during the week.
  • Developed original enterprise and human-interest sports stories to engage audiences.
  • Served as MMJ and anchor for "Four2Five" newscast, delivering compelling content.

Digital Content Producer

WFMY News 2
Greensboro, NC
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Developed high-engagement content for WFMY.com and various social media platforms.
  • Produced on-air digital segments to enhance viewer interaction across multiple channels.
  • Crafted interactive content to boost audience engagement and participation.
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless integration of content across platforms.

Assignment Editor

WFMY News 2
Greensboro, NC
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw newsroom assignments and directed editorial meetings to enhance productivity.
  • Developed and monitored daily story coverage alongside team logistics for efficient workflow.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Journalism & Mass Communication, Mass Media Production

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
01.2017

Skills

  • Edius Pro
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Adobe Premiere
  • ENPS
  • CMS
  • DSLR Shooting
  • Strong On-Air Presence
  • Live Reporting
  • Anchoring
  • Segment Producing
  • Scriptwriting
  • Social Strategy
  • Community Engagement
  • Content Creation

Professional Highlights

  • Executive Producer of a 4-part documentary titled 'Heart of the City' streaming on WFMY+ and Youtube
  • Contributor on MLB Network's 'OffBase'
  • Broke JR Smith NCAT Golf Story
  • Reported alongside the NC State Wolfpack's run to the Men's and Women's Final Four
  • Generated thousands of clicks online with multiple trending local and national sports stories
  • Reported live content for: 2022 & 2024 Men's NCAA Final Four, 2021-2024 Men's and Women's ACC Basketball Tournaments, 2022-2024 Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Playoffs
  • Interviewed Earvin 'Magic' Johnson during a stop in North Carolina
  • Created, directed, produced, shot, & edited an original high school football segment 'Friday Football Fever: Top 5 Plays of the Week' aired weekly from August-December 2019 for WFMY.

Affiliations

National Association of Black Journalists, 2018-Current

Timeline

Sports Director

WFMY News 2
02.2024 - Current

Lead Reporter/Social Media Correspondent

MLBbro.com
05.2022 - Current

Sports Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist

WFMY News 2
09.2020 - 02.2024

Digital Content Producer

WFMY News 2
09.2018 - 09.2020

Assignment Editor

WFMY News 2
01.2018 - 01.2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Journalism & Mass Communication, Mass Media Production

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

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