James Mooney
Absecon,New Jersey
Summary
Experienced media production professional with a proven track record in multimedia storytelling and content creation. Developed impactful news articles and multimedia features, contributing to increased audience engagement. Demonstrated excellence in video editing and journalistic research.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist
Jersey Sports Zone
09.2019 - Current
- Reports on high school sports in the South Jersey region and Central/North Jersey coverage as needed. Films and produces news-style highlight packages and features. Provides state championship and special event coverage.
- Leads and assists in various social media campaigns, helping our social media channels grow to record levels (294,000 followers across our various channels).
- Producer – “JerseySportsZone TV” from January 2022 to June 2025. Segment producer and contributor for weekly television show.
- On-Air Talent - Beyond the Score Podcast from August 2025-present. Produces a sponsored segment weekly and contributes analysis of South Jersey/statewide topics.
Senior Multimedia Producer
SNJ Today/Glasstown Productions
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Technical Director – SNJ Today HS Football Game of the Week for the 2018 season.
- Technical Director/Editor/Production Assistant – Cowtown Rodeo/PRCA Circuit Finals for the 2018 season.
- Technical Director – Special Live Events including 2018 NJ 2nd District Congressional Debate, 2018 Millville Christmas Parade, 2018 Atlantic City Christmas Parade.
- Director/Editor – “Road to Recovery” for 62 episodes dating back to Nov. 2017
- Director/Camera Operator – St. Augustine Basketball coverage.
- Master Controller for Comcast Channel 22 – Duties include creating daily programming schedule, logging new content, editing short/long form content and working with the sales staff to ensure advertising aired as scheduled.
- Voice Talent/Editor for in-house radio and television commercials
- Other duties include coordinating freelancers for out-of-office shoots, production assistant/videographer for SNJ Today News, fill-in reporter for SNJ Today Sports Minute for radio/TV, videographer for special event coverage.
- Camera Operator/Production Assistant (Sept. 2016 – Nov. 2017)
- Member of the SNJ Today field production team and on-call camera operator. Duties include setup/operation of cameras and other production equipment while occasionally filling in as a director and production assistant.
Contributing Writer
The Daily Targum
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Covered various beats for the sports department including women’s tennis, women’s soccer, and men’s lacrosse.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - Journalism & Media Studies, Sports Journalism, Digital Communication, Information, and Media
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Strong written and verbal skills Well-read in AP style Excellent interview skills
- Production skills include non-linear video editing, audio editing and camera operation
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac/PC software
- Extensive experience using Sony and JVC cameras
- Newsroom collaboration
- Adaptive learning capacity
- Video editing proficiency
- Graphic Design Abilities
- Audio editing expertise
- Deadline management
- Video editing
- Graphic design
- Storytelling
- SEO
- Web content creation
- Podcast production
- Video storytelling
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist
Jersey Sports Zone
09.2019 - Current
Senior Multimedia Producer
SNJ Today/Glasstown Productions
09.2016 - 02.2019
Contributing Writer
The Daily Targum
02.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of the Arts - Journalism & Media Studies, Sports Journalism, Digital Communication, Information, and Media
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey