Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Employee at TC Restaurant Group
References
Timeline
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Jonathan Helwig

Murfreesboro,Tennessee

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media and Video Production Lead

RockyTop Sports World
Gatlinburg, TN
12.2021 - Current
  • Produced live YouTube broadcasts during the Gatlinburg '8-Man Extreme' All-American Bowl. Content focused on 8-man, 11-man football and Rising Stars football games.
  • Created pre-game content for YouTube and other social media platforms, including 'mic'd up' practices with players.
  • Directed a three-person camera crew via headset while simultaneously operating the sling camera during bowl games.
  • Optimized and enhanced viewer experience by leading teams to pivot during filming to enhance audio and video quality.
  • Coordinate team travel and equipment shipment to support filming, editing, and posting of media content.
  • Research and create documentation to support talent that will be featured in upcoming broadcasts and/or social media uploads.

Feature Writer

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Managed the MTSU website with a focus on athletic events and human-interest stories about featured athletes.
  • Created packages that included reporting, editing, graphics, and photography, and consolidated content to use in segments and publications on the MTSU website.
  • Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches to create content for the MTSU website, social media, and MTSU News.

Digital and Social Media Coordinator

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • Formed and managed a website and social media accounts for an NSMA chapter at MTSU, establishing an opportunity for sports media students to network.
  • Lead communication to ensure MTSU journalists are informed of all job openings, upcoming events, and experiences presenting future career opportunities.
  • Participated in a partnership between MTSU and the NHFS network to promote sporting events and provide real-time updates on all social media platforms.
  • Interviewed key players to create pre and post game content to increase viewership on social media during live broadcasts.

Production and Video Assistant

Extreme Radio
Franklin, TN
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Scheduled and secured guest speakers while maintaining strict runtimes for the "Extreme Radio Podcast."
  • Broadcasted the TSIAA National Championship for NHSA and All-American Bowl for RockyTop Sports World.
  • Provided media coverage for football games across multiple states for the "Extreme Radio" YouTube channel.

Education

Bachelor's - Sports Journalism

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • YouTube content creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Content creation
  • Camera operation
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Proactive learning

Current Employee at TC Restaurant Group

  • Luke's 32 Bridge

References

  • Spencer Tomsett - Broadcaster for SECN+/ESPN+ University of Alabama. 615-293-1497/spencertomsett@gmail.com
  • Dr. Chris Bacon - Professor of Sports Journalism Middle Tennessee State University. 815-823-4138/Chris.Bacon@mtsu.edu

Timeline

Social Media and Video Production Lead

RockyTop Sports World
12.2021 - Current

Feature Writer

Middle Tennessee State University
08.2020 - 08.2023

Digital and Social Media Coordinator

Middle Tennessee State University
08.2019 - 01.2022

Production and Video Assistant

Extreme Radio
08.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor's - Sports Journalism

Middle Tennessee State University
Jonathan Helwig