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Jocelyn Stafford

Jocelyn Stafford

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Dedicated and goal-oriented digital media professional proficient in crafting engaging content and fostering meaningful connections with internal and external audiences.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, I am committed to producing high-quality content that resonates with target audiences and drives engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Communications Specialist

City Of Grand Junction
Grand Junction , CO
2022.11 - Current
  • Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns on multiple platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Nextdoor to support company objectives and increase brand awareness.
  • Monitored and managed the City's social media accounts around the clock, responding promptly to comments, messages, and inquiries to maintain a positive online reputation and enhance community engagement.
  • Managed and maintained the City of Grand Junction's official website, ensuring content accuracy, relevance, and adherence to website accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).

Main Evening Anchor/Reporter

KREX-TV
Grand Junction , CO
2022.01 - 2022.10
  • Built strong relationships with the Grand Junction community.
  • Created well-written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
  • Delivered content on-air for local news and sports, carefully following program outlines.
  • Collaborated with various departments to produce on-air product.

Sports Anchor/Reporter

KREX-TV
Grand Junction , CO
2021.05 - 2021.12
  • Created engaging content, including articles and video to inform and entertain the audience, showcasing experience in content creation and community engagement.
  • Comfortably presented sports highlights on camera as an on-screen talent, embodying the station's mission and goals with enthusiasm.
  • In this position, I learned to adapt to tight deadlines and a fast paced work environment.

Digital Producer

KREX-TV
Grand Junction , CO
2021.01 - 2021.05
  • Mastered the use of WordPress to strategically and efficiently contribute to the content of the news organization's website.
  • Cultivated expertise in digital reporting techniques and multimedia journalism.
  • Successfully managed and produced the web series "The Dish," which highlighted local restaurants and food trucks, showcasing their unique selections and promoting community support.

Education

Government Social Media Conference (GSMCON)
Reno, NV
2023-04

Storytelling Workshop

KDVR Denver - FOX 31 News
Denver, CO
07.2022

High School Diploma -

Palisade High School
Palisade, CO
05.2019

Skills

  • 4 years of Communication Industry experience
  • Content Creation
  • Problem solver
  • Project management
  • Proficient in Adobe Suites
  • Filming and editing experience
  • Social media management and analytics
  • Proficient in Canva and Figma

Accomplishments

  • 2020 Best Specialty Reporter Award presented by the Colorado Broadcasters Association
  • Bronze Winner for the 2022 Best Reporter/Columnist presented by the Daily Sentinel
  • 2022 Best Investigative Reporting Award presented by the Colorado Broadcasters Association
  • Hosted City of Grand Junction's monthly radio segment, GJ Currents
  • Photo Selected for Colorado Municipalities Publication in 2023

Timeline

Digital Communications Specialist

City Of Grand Junction
2022.11 - Current

Main Evening Anchor/Reporter

KREX-TV
2022.01 - 2022.10

Sports Anchor/Reporter

KREX-TV
2021.05 - 2021.12

Digital Producer

KREX-TV
2021.01 - 2021.05

Government Social Media Conference (GSMCON)

Storytelling Workshop

KDVR Denver - FOX 31 News

High School Diploma -

Palisade High School
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