Jeremy Skiba
Syracuse
Summary
Dynamic and award-winning news anchor with extensive experience at WSYR NewsChannel 9, recognized for breaking news excellence. Proficient in live broadcasting and video editing, I excel in story development and audience engagement, consistently delivering compelling narratives that resonate with viewers. Proven track record of innovative reporting and impactful storytelling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Award-Winning News Anchor/Weekday Reporter
WSYR NewsChannel 9
Syracuse
10.2023 - Current
- Anchor weekend primetime newscasts at 6:30 PM & 11 PM
- Directly assist producer with creating daily newscasts
- Won Edward R. Murrow award for breaking news reporting
- Won Syracuse Press Club award for breaking news anchoring
- Around the clock weekday reporter generating and reporting the day’s top stories
- Create diverse newsworthy story ideas and coordinate interviews accordingly
- Produce live stories in the field focusing on topics such as crime, weather, or sports
- Formulate daily news and sports packages for weekday primetime broadcasts
Award-Winning News Anchor/Producer/Reporter
KNEN News Channel Nebraska
Norfolk
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Anchor & produce weekly morning, afternoon and evening broadcasts
- Research, write, copy, edit and coordinate news programming for all newscasts
- Shoot, write and edit content for air as a multi-skilled journalist
- Won Nebraska Broadcasters Association Silver Award for Best In-Depth Story, “A Ghost in Neihardt Hall: The Urban Legend of Cora”
- Collaborated with the news production department and management to produce innovative story concepts
- Adapted weekly “Pet of the Week” segment to include the northeast sections of the state
- Play-by-play, color commentator and sideline reporter for local high school sports including football, baseball and soccer
- Create packages using Final Cut Pro
News Anchor/Reporter
WBUP ABC 10 / WBKP CW 5
Ishpeming
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Anchor the 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM weekday newscasts in live environment.
- Research, write, copy, edit and coordinate news programming for afternoon and evening newscasts
- Partner with local police to produce innovative story concepts for “Ask the Cop” segment
- Operate as “One-Man Band” going into the community to film, interview and report on location
- Created weekly “Pet of the Week” segment resulting in over 50 shelter animals being adopted
- Provide valuable input to the news producer on show content and format
- Maintain crucial deadlines in providing news stories in a timely fashion
- Assume news director role as needed
- Act as news instructor to provide smooth transition for incoming employees
- Create packages using Adobe Premiere Pro and Audacity
Editor and Social Media Manager
Drive4FiveBlog
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Editor for weekly articles on Drive4Five website
- Use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to direct and gain traffic for the website
- Schedule weekly posts for all authors
- Manage the Drive4Five Facebook page by posting articles and other content including pictures, videos and trivia
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations/ Executive Director of Sales
Port Huron Prowlers
Port Huron
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Play-by-play and color commentator for the Port Huron Prowlers of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
- Broadcast home games live on EBW TV and away games on MIXLR stream
- Served as an emergency backup goaltender and broadcasted game on the bench for the Prowlers
- Write game previews, recaps and articles for team website
- Create promotional content to support home games and community events hosted by the Prowlers
- Direct sales of season tickets, team merchandise and in-arena advertising to community members and businesses throughout the season
- Created weekly “Prowlers Podcast” which discussed team developments, events, and news in professional hockey
- Provide social media content on Prowlers social media channels ie. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Baseball Broadcaster
Sussex County Miners
Augusta
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided play-by-play and color commentary for Sussex County Miners games
- Operated remote and third-base line cameras to provide video shots for Can-Am League TV
- Researched and documented team and player stats and history for broadcast notes
Athletics Communications Assistant
Harvard University
Cambridge
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Work alongside Sports Information Directors and provide support on daily projects
- Create graphics and advertisements for 42 Harvard University Athletics teams
- Write and upload news releases and articles to GoCrimson.com
- Update individual player bios and statistics as well as team statistics and record books
Communications / Media Relations Intern
New York Red Bulls
Harrison
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Provide Information and statistics for New York Red Bulls media guides
- Transcribe player and coaches interviews during practices and post-game
- Write and send out press releases
- Hand out stats sheets and other team information guides on game days
Staff Writer / Reporter / Journalist
JetsInsider.com
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Attend New York Jets games, practices, training camp, and mini-camps
- Interview players and coaches
- Create and publish written game previews, recaps, feature stories, and interviews
Reporter / Producer / Studio Engineer, NY Islanders Radio Network
WRHU 88.7 FM Hofstra Radio
Hempstead
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Recorded Head Coach Barry Trotz postgame press conference and conducted player interviews on-site aired over WRHU,WFAN and Sirius / XM
- Lead studio engineer connecting to rink and communicating to PBP talent. Engineered 50+ live NY Islanders game broadcasts on WFAN radio and digital assets for NHL.com.
- Wrote news and sports articles for Newsline program at WRHU 88.7 FM Hofstra Radio
- Provided play-by-play and color commentary for Hofstra Field Hockey team
- Engineered live Long Island Ducks Atlantic League Baseball broadcasts
Education
BA JOURNALISM - Minors in Radio, Television, Video & Film; Public Affairs
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Hempstead, NY01.2019
Skills
- News writing
- Live broadcasting
- Video editing
- Story development
- Interviewing techniques
- Audience engagement
Timeline
Award-Winning News Anchor/Weekday Reporter
WSYR NewsChannel 9
10.2023 - Current
Award-Winning News Anchor/Producer/Reporter
KNEN News Channel Nebraska
11.2021 - 10.2023
News Anchor/Reporter
WBUP ABC 10 / WBKP CW 5
03.2021 - 11.2021
Editor and Social Media Manager
Drive4FiveBlog
11.2020 - 03.2021
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations/ Executive Director of Sales
Port Huron Prowlers
09.2019 - 04.2020
Baseball Broadcaster
Sussex County Miners
08.2019 - 09.2019
Athletics Communications Assistant
Harvard University
06.2019 - 08.2019
Communications / Media Relations Intern
New York Red Bulls
01.2019 - 05.2019
Staff Writer / Reporter / Journalist
JetsInsider.com
07.2018 - 01.2019
Reporter / Producer / Studio Engineer, NY Islanders Radio Network
WRHU 88.7 FM Hofstra Radio
01.2016 - 01.2019
BA JOURNALISM - Minors in Radio, Television, Video & Film; Public Affairs
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
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