Jake Mahl
Northern Arizona University
Scottsdale,AZ
6
years of professional experience
Journalism student with hands-on experience in sports reporting, broadcasting, and content creation. Wrote stories for The Arizona Daily Sun, AZPreps365 and The Lumberjack, Provided live play-by-play and color commentary for high school football, baseball, and softball. Filmed and assisted editing social media content for NAU Athletics. Shadowed NAZ Today to learn live TV production and newsroom workflow. Able to work well under deadlines and handle complicated situations calmly. Leadership experience as Risk Management Chair for Kappa Alpha Order, helping run safe and well-organized events for large groups
Work History
Journalist
3 Years 2 Months- Wrote and published multiple sports stories for AZPreps365 and The Lumberjack, NAU's student-run newspaper.
- Provided live play-by-play and color commentary for Flagstaff High School football, baseball, and softball broadcasts.
- Covered major sporting events as a credentialed media member, including the Waste Management Phoenix Open, NCAA Women’s Final Four, Rate Bowl, and Northern Arizona University athletic events.
- Helped produce social media content for NAU Athletics, including filming, editing, and posting highlights and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Shadowed NAZ Today anchors and producers, gaining firsthand newsroom experience in broadcast journalism, live TV production, and on-air performance.
- Demonstrated strong interviewing, writing, and AP Style editing skills in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Historian
11 Months- Planned and organized three major fraternity sporting events in the past year, including two Phoenix Suns games and one Arizona Cardinals game
- Reached out to alumni to promote events and successfully increased alumni participation
- Coordinated logistics to ensure smooth, well-run events for large groups
- Helped generate alumni donations that were directed toward charitable causes
Risk Management
11 Months- Created and managed party guest lists, checked student IDs, and ensured all fraternity events followed university safety and social regulations.
- Organized designated driver schedules and enforced responsible conduct for all members and guests.
- Monitored significant events of 100+ attendees to maintain a secure environment for brothers and guests.
- Collaborated with chapter officers to develop proactive safety plans and emergency procedures.
Cook
4 Months- Prepared food to order, followed food safety standards, and maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Ensured product freshness and managed kitchen inventory.
- D'Lite Healthy on the Go
Student Assistant
2 Years 9 Months- Supported classroom staff by assisting children with disabilities and helping organize educational activities.
- Desert Mountain High School
- Helped students get around school
Pizza Maker
9 Months- Closed the store most nights and handled opening responsibilities when needed
- Provided strong customer service by helping guests quickly, answering questions, and keeping the store organized
- Supported sales growth by upselling items, making recommendations, and keeping product areas stocked
- Worked efficiently during busy shifts and helped maintain a positive, fast-paced environment
- Communicated well with coworkers and assisted in training newer staff when needed
- Fired Pie
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Minor in Business
- Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
- GPA: 3.55
- Dean's List
- Honor Roll
- Sports and Adventure Media
- Executive Board Member with Fraternity Kappa Alpha Order
- Graduated May 2023
- GPA: 3.75
Skills
Play-By-Play and Color Commentary
Sports Writing & Reporting (AP Style)
Social Media Content Creation
Video Filming and Editing
Event Planning & Safety Management
Leadership and Crisis Response
Customer Service and Teamwork
Strong Organizational and Communication Skills
Comfortable working with people and managing tasks responsibly
Strong communication and organizational skills
Able to work well under deadlines and handle busy situations calmly
Relationship building
Timeline
Historian
Kappa Alpha Order
01.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Risk Management
Kappa Alpha Order, Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Journalist
Northern Arizona University
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Cook
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Pizza Maker
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Student Assistant
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2020 - 05.2023Read More
Desert Mountain High School
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Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Journalism, Minor in Business
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