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Jason Parker

Summary

With close to two decades of production experience, my goal is to create a memorable and creative process of storytelling for viewers. This is achieved through aggressive, take-charge leadership of departmental news teams while pushing for excellence in both big story creative and fast passed breaking news coverage. Team building and structured leadership has allowed me to flourish at both professional and personal levels.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Producer / Digital Producer

WTVJ-TV
06.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for creating and line producing daily sports segments as well as Sunday night 30-minute sports show Sports Final
  • Coordinated with newsroom and various teams for coverage for events including NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, NCAA Final Four and Miami Dolphins training camp
  • Writing and publishing stories for NBCMiami.com, including leading station's coverage of sports stories on the website.

Editor

Gamedayr.com
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Responsible for creating daily written content for various Florida sports teams
  • Published columns and opinion pieces on a weekly basis with emphasis on South Florida teams.

News Producer

WSVN-TV
12.2014 - 07.2015
  • Line producer for 11pm newscast, including coverage of breaking news in South Florida.

Sports Producer

WFOR-TV
03.2007 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for creating and line producing daily sportscasts and producer for 30-minute Miami Dolphins pregame show.

Sports Producer/Reporter

WTXL-TV
08.2004 - 07.2006
  • Responsible for creating content for daily shows and specials, including filming pieces and editing them along with assisting in creating rundown.

Education

B.A. - Communication

Florida State University

Skills

Decisive decision making and communication while coordinating departmental production of in-depth news

Strong and clear vision and direction for reporters in the field

Proficient in selecting impactful and experiential news

Proficient in systems including INews news production system, Dalet Galaxy news production and editing system and Final Cut Pro editing system

Accomplishments

Four-time recipient of NBC Universal's GEM Award.

Producer for top ranked 11 PM newscast in Miami/Fort Lauderdale

Timeline

Sports Producer / Digital Producer

WTVJ-TV
06.2016 - Current

Editor

Gamedayr.com
07.2015 - 03.2016

News Producer

WSVN-TV
12.2014 - 07.2015

Sports Producer

WFOR-TV
03.2007 - 09.2014

Sports Producer/Reporter

WTXL-TV
08.2004 - 07.2006

B.A. - Communication

Florida State University

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