Jared Oliver
Maitland,FL
Summary
Energetic Sports Anchor known for efficiently completing tasks and producing high-quality work under tight deadlines. Possess specialized skills in live presenting, reporting, digital content creation, and sports analytics. Excel in communication, adaptability, and teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration with colleagues and engaging storytelling to audiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Brevard and Varsity Sports Network
Orlando, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided pregame, in-game, and postgame commentary on air.
- Analyzed game data to create compelling storylines during broadcasts.
- Collaborated with production team members to ensure quality of content broadcast.
- Researched teams, players, and game information prior to each broadcast.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming broadcasts.
- Worked closely with producers to ensure accuracy of all material presented.
- Attended practice sessions in order to gain insight into team dynamics.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
SPORTS ANCHOR/ REPORTER
WFTV
ORLANDO, FL
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Anchored and produced nightly sports segments, providing comprehensive coverage of local and national sports events
- Conducted in-depth interviews with high-profile athletes, coaches, and sports personalities, delivering exclusive insights and stories
- Led live coverage of major sporting events, including the Daytona 500, Special Olympics USA Games, NBA, NFL, MLS, and NWSL games
- Developed and presented special feature stories that highlighted inspiring sports moments and community impact
- Produced and helped manage a team of sports reporters and interns, ensuring high-quality content and efficient workflow
- Collaborated with the news team to integrate sports stories into the broader news narrative, enhancing viewer engagement
- Utilized social media platforms to increase audience interaction and promote sports content, achieving significant growth in followers and engagement
- Played a key role in the station's sports editorial decisions, ensuring accurate and compelling storytelling
- Demonstrated expertise in using broadcast equipment and software for producing high-quality sports segments and live broadcasts.
SPORTS ANCHOR
WVTM
BIRMINGHAM, AL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Write multiple short scripts to be read during a newscast
- Longer form scripts for daily reports
- Produce multiple stories/projects each day
- Always working under strict deadlines
- Strong storytelling skills that created compelling content for our intended audience
- Use various versions of website management software while helping to shape the site's overall appearance
- Post video on the web and created articles specifically for our target audience
- Extensive experience using video cameras, lights and sound equipment
- Edit video every day on various programs (Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, Edius, Final Cut Pro)
- Build graphics for broadcast.
SPORTS ANCHOR/ REPORTER
DC NEWS NOW
WASHINGTON D.C (HAGERSTOWN)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- A multi-platform sports reporter who researches and presents enterprise storytelling for sportscast
- Balanced roles of reporting, writing, tracking, editing, live reporting along with producing daily
- Developed relationships with the community and sources to produce and break stories exclusive to the market.
Education
BA Journalism -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Deadline-oriented
- Interviewing techniques
- Fact-checking expertise
- Script Writing
- Research and analysis
- editorial leadership
- Ad-libbing
- Adobe Premiere
- Avid
- iNews
- ENPS
- Social Media savvy
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Breaking News Coverage
- Media operations understanding
- Video Editing
Youtubechannel
@jaredoliver7210
Representation
Shaun Wyman, Maxx Sports Ent.
References
- Terence Moore, tlmajc@aol.com
- Gus Ramsey, gusram@me.com
Timeline
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Brevard and Varsity Sports Network
08.2024 - Current
SPORTS ANCHOR/ REPORTER
WFTV
01.2021 - 01.2024
SPORTS ANCHOR
WVTM
01.2019 - 01.2021
SPORTS ANCHOR/ REPORTER
DC NEWS NOW
01.2017 - 01.2019
BA Journalism -
Georgia State University
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