Jayla A. Jones
Hazel Crest,IL
Summary
Highly effective written and oral communicator that delivers engaging printed, website, live entertainment, and social media content. Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research and produce thought provoking analysis and insights. Ability to interact with all organization levels, professional athletes, and media personnel as a consummate professional. Strong interpersonal skills, a detail oriented work ethic, and the ability to multitask.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
ESPN- ESPN Next
2022.01 - Current
- Contributor on ESPN top-rated Get Up morning show discussing sports news, opinions, and analysis with Mike
- Greenberg and ESPN analysts
- Always offering fresh ideas for new segments during daily production
- Craft game-day highlights and relevant content for SportsCenter
- Log pre-game, post-game, and media availability for NFL and NBA
- Work with on-air talent and executive producers on various ESPN programming and reporting content.
Sports Journalist
Prairie View A
2018.11 - 2021.12
- Covered MBB, WBB, Football, Bowling, Softball, and Volleyball games for Panther News and social media outlets
- Delivered media credentials and statistics to necessary staff
- Conducted pregame and postgame interviews with coaches and players
- Wrote press releases and post game reports
- Created and developed a new avenue for team marketing through written content posted on social media and official campus websites.
Editorial Intern
ESPN Editorial Group
2021.05 - 2021.09
- Responsible for research, writing, and editing of NBA and WNBA content
- Analyzed and gathered research for various projects
- Worked closely with NBA and WNBA reporters to craft and edit story content for ESPN.com
- Participated in media availabilities during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic season.
Correspondent
ESPN Andscape, Rhoden Fellowship
2020.08 - 2021.05
- Hosted and produced Rhoden Fellows Podcast covering relevant topics of entertainment, culture, and sports, marketed through social media and other channels
- Served as Producer on Another Act with Kelley Carter, a black media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and uplifting the diverse stories of black identity
- Interviewed and published articles on professional level athletes including Chris Paul and Cameron Champ
- Lead correspondent covering the 2021 NFL Super
- Bowl Media Week.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University
12.2021
Skills
- Written & Oral Communication
- Global & Professional Athletic Events
- Entertainment, Cultural, & Sport Reporting
- Adobe Indesign and Photoshop User
- Media Production & Research
- Targeted Media Coverage
Timeline
Production Assistant
ESPN- ESPN Next
2022.01 - Current
Editorial Intern
ESPN Editorial Group
2021.05 - 2021.09
Correspondent
ESPN Andscape, Rhoden Fellowship
2020.08 - 2021.05
Sports Journalist
Prairie View A
2018.11 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University
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