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Jay Cook

Leonardo,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and experienced multimedia journalist with a proven track record of creating captivating and in-depth stories. Skilled storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in video editing and social media management, I excel at producing compelling content that resonates with viewers while driving significant audience growth across platforms. Willing collaborator and a great teammate.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Multimedia Journalist

Jersey Sports Zone
, New Jersey
08.2018 - Current
  • Created high-level, captivating feature stories and daily video highlight packages on high school athletics across New Jersey.
  • Experienced in enterprising stories and generating leads on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Associate producer for a weekly, 30-minute television show in the NYC market.
  • Oversaw and generated engaging content for social media channels with nearly 250,000 followers across all platforms.
  • Designed artwork templates using graphic design software applications across the Adobe Creative Suite.

Reporter/Journalist

The Two River Times
Red Bank, New Jersey
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Hard news, health, education and community reporter at a local level.
  • Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity.
  • Pitched and generated stories in a 40-plus-page weekly newspaper.
  • Shot and edited photos to accompany stories.
  • Developed and maintained contacts within the community to source news stories.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
05-2016

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
05-2014

Skills

  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Multimedia story packaging
  • Graphic design
  • Photography
  • Photo editing
  • Script writing
  • Content production
  • Social media management
  • Social media posting
  • Story pitching
  • Audience engagement
  • Networking skills
  • Deadline management
  • Web content creation
  • Lead generation

Accomplishments

  • 2018 - Newswriting Award: Second Place - New Jersey Press Association
  • 2017 - First Amendment Award: First Place - New Jersey Press Association
  • 2016 - Robert P. Kelly Award: First Place - New Jersey Press Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Multimedia Journalist

Jersey Sports Zone
08.2018 - Current

Reporter/Journalist

The Two River Times
05.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Rutgers University

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Brookdale Community College

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