Jake Sirkus
Columbia,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic graduate seeking an entry-level position in the sports industry. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a knack for crafting compelling stories.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Content Creator
Bleacher Report
06.2023 - Current
- Hosted Bleacher Report's College Football Show each Saturday Morning as part of the "BR Betting" team in the Bleacher Report app, talking about the biggest games of the day.
- Host Tik Tok Live Streams throughout the football season, engaging with the audience and building a rapport with fans.
- Create social content for "BR Betting" social media pages, including game analysis and game pick videos.
- Traveled to Dallas, Texas for the Big 12 Championship in December 2023 to create live social media content for "BR Betting".
Play by Play Broadcaster
Duluth Huskies
Duluth, MN
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Broadcasted Duluth Huskies Baseball games throughout the 2023 Summer season in the Northwoods League.
- Was on Camera for Pregame shows before each game, highlighting key stats and players to watch.
- Worked with fellow broadcasters to create stat packs/game notes with roster movement and player statistics before each homestand.
- Hosted and served as talent for the Dultuh Huskies podcast, "The Howl".
Production Assistant
KOMU 8 News
Columbia, MO
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Was responsible for all video/audio content sent by producers for the Monday night newscasts
- Operated the teleprompter during the Monday Night newscasts
- Coordinated with producers and directors throughout the show building process to best fit the needs of the anchors.
Play by Play Broadcaster
Western Nebraska Pioneers
Gering, NE
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Broadcasted all 57 games on local radio and the Pioneers' Youtube Channel over the course of the summer.
- Updated game notes for fans in attendance.
- Interviewed coaches and players before each game
- Traveled to 4 different states over the course of 7 different road trips.
- Called 5 playoff games and the championship clinching game for the Pioneers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communication
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSkills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Audience Engagement
- Social Media Management
- Team Collaboration
- Media Relations
- Media Communications
Affiliations
- 4 year varsity golfer in High School (Most Improved player in 2018, All conference 2nd team in 2019)
- Host my own sports podcast, "The Jake Sirkus Podcast" on Spotify and Youtube with over 85 episodes from 2021-Present
Accomplishments
- Served on the executive board for the Omega Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau at the University of Missouri for 3 years, first serving one term as the Operations director in 2021 and then serving as the Brotherhood Development Director from 2022-2023.
Timeline
Freelance Content Creator
Bleacher Report
06.2023 - Current
Play by Play Broadcaster
Duluth Huskies
05.2023 - 08.2023
Production Assistant
KOMU 8 News
12.2022 - 05.2023
Play by Play Broadcaster
Western Nebraska Pioneers
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communication
University of Missouri - Columbia
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