Jayla A. Jones
Hazel Crest,IL
Summary
Ambitious media and communications professional with a strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Seamless ability to interact with all organization levels, professionals, and personnel as a consummate professional. Highly organized and detail oriented. Polished writer and orator with the ability to lead and multitask.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
ESPN
01.2022 - 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 up to 10 weekly game-day highlights and relevant content for SportsCenter
- Log pregame, post game, and media availability for NFL and NBA
- Work with on-air talent and executive producers on various ESPN programming and reporting content.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks such as script running, printing and teleprompter usage
Sports Information Specialist, Sports Journalist
Prairie View A&M University
11.2018 - 12.2021
- 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 post game interviews with coaches and players
- Established positive and effective communication among staff, athletes and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Edited more than 10 pieces per week, carefully checking content wording and facts
- Assisted with set up for home and away games, and on/off campus events
Editorial Intern
ESPN Editorial Group
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for research, writing, and editing of NBA and WNBA content
- Worked closely with NBA and WNBA reporters to craft and edit story content for ESPN.com
- Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout
- Participated in media availabilities during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic season.
Correspondent
ESPN Andscape, Rhoden Fellowship
08.2020 - 05.2021
- 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
- Interviewed and published articles on professional level athletes including Chris Paul and Cameron Champ
- Lead correspondent covering the 2021 NFL Super Bowl Media Week.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas12.2021
Skills
- Written & Oral Communication
- Editing and Proofreading
- Media Relations
- Interpersonal Relations
- Public Speaking
- Content Management & Research
Timeline
Production Assistant
ESPN
01.2022 - Current
Editorial Intern
ESPN Editorial Group
05.2021 - 09.2021
Correspondent
ESPN Andscape, Rhoden Fellowship
08.2020 - 05.2021
Sports Information Specialist, Sports Journalist
Prairie View A&M University
11.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University
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