Jake Reyes
Summary
Innovative storyteller with a passion for community journalism and impeccable ethics. Committed to accuracy and incorporating feedback from colleagues to build trust with viewers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reporter/ Fill-in Anchor
WGAL-TV
06.2023 - Current
- Captured breaking news as they unfolded, including a deadly shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital and the escape of a convicted murderer.
- Covered diverse topics ranging from politics to human interest stories while adhering to journalistic standards of accuracy and objectivity.
- Worked closely with producers to create visually appealing segments with appropriate graphics and visuals.
Multimedia Journalist
WUFT News
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Presented developments in stories in live shots, VO/SOTs and Packages.
- Completed deep research of key topics and filtered them according to story development plan.
- Coordinated with photographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content and standups.
- Developed professional relationships with sources to gain additional insight.
CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow
WRAL-TV
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Aided multimedia journalists in shooting video footage, leading to more dynamic visuals within news packages.
- Maximized educational opportunities within the internship program by participating in training sessions and workshops, expanding knowledge of news industry practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Florida
05.2023
Skills
- Professional Speech Delivery
- Story Development
- Social Media Content Creation
- Building professional relationships
- Improvisation
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Social Marketing, Hootsuite
- Platform Certification, Hootsuite
- Sports Management Certificate, University of Florida
Awards
- 2024 Outstanding Television Spot: The Search For A Killer
- 2023 Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists College Contest Scholarship
- 2022 Region 3 SPJ Mark of Excellence Honors: Television Breaking News Reporting: Winner, “K9 Controversy Video Released,” Jake Reyes, WUFT-TV
Timeline
Reporter/ Fill-in Anchor
WGAL-TV
06.2023 - Current
CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow
WRAL-TV
03.2023 - 04.2023
Multimedia Journalist
WUFT News
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Florida
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