Ron Jacobssohn
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced TV producer with a passion for impactful, innovative content creation. Skilled in storytelling, adept at managing technical, business, and leadership needs. Known for strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in producing, editing, and budget management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
RON'S WORLD
02.2024 - Current
- Strategic media and social media start-up
- Event producer and management including working with vendors & stake holders
- Execution of various productions and projects
- Content creation for increased engagement for target audiences
- Creative edge and out of the box thinking.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervision of producers, reporters, directors and anchors
- Oversight of daily rundown for broadcast
- Establishment of routines and protocols for broadcast.
LINE PRODUCER
VERIZON FiOS
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Line production of five hyper-local newscasts for a regional cable network covering New York and New Jersey
- Passion to ran complex projects - news operations including crews in the control room during the show, and the newsroom before and after
- Content Creation - Writing AP-style scripts and editing in ENPS
- Editing and approval of headlines and teasers for every new show.
LIVE BREAKING NEWS PRODUCER
FOX NEWS
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Creative Video Producer - Cutting, editing, and writing breaking news on Avid iNews for digital distribution
- Solid journalism decision-making in real-time content development
- Researching stories to maximize content value across multiple digital platforms
- Line production of news shows.
SR. PRODUCER
JEWISH BROADCASTING SERVICE
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversight of digital, programming, marketing, and strategic partnerships at a national Jewish cable channel
- Re-Launched channel with new name & identity on-air, social media, and web
- Track record in social media and creative brand development
- Line-production of live current affairs programming
- Strong leadership team building, cultivates talent, budgeting, scheduling, and hiring
- Controlled proofreading, editing of anchors scripts, and managing calendars of upcoming news events
- Hosted and contributed to news and current affairs programming.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
JEWISH NEWS ONE
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Strategic direction of breaking news Content Manager for air and digital, for a 24/7 Jewish news channel startup
- Social Media director for web content strategy, building a follower base of millions on YouTube
- Video Producer overseeing talent; scheduling; daily operations; quality control, while hosting and producing scripted programming
- Traveled across 4 continents to bring compelling human stories to light.
SENIOR PRODUCER
THE HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION
01.2006 - 02.2010
- Provided video production materials for breaking Hollywood news, interviews, and events to clients around the world
- Worked in relationship building with studio publicity and promotion departments to create marketing campaigns
- Coverage of junkets, premieres, and award shows for clients in over 20 countries, including ABC News & E! Content news director, customer publication and newsletters, coordinator of marketing & content strategies across social media platforms.
DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER
CBS NEWS
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Video Production of Los Angeles-related news stories for national coverage
- Oversight of local and national entertainment news coverage supplied 10 daily stories to CBS Newspath.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism -
Tel-Aviv University
Certificate of Achievement - Nonprofit Management
Indiana University - Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
New York, NYSkills
ACE CONTENT CREATOR
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST
SEO FAMILIARITY
DEADLINE-DRIVEN
TEAM SUPERVISION
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
TIME MANAGEMENT
SELF-MOTIVATED
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
SUPERIOR PROJECT MANAGER
PROBLEM-SOLVER
CRITICAL THINKER
Websites
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Languages
English
Native language
German
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hebrew
Proficient (C2)
C2
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Stock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsWork-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home optionFlexible work hours401k matchCareer advancementCompany CultureTimeline
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
RON'S WORLD
02.2024 - Current
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP
08.2021 - 02.2024
LINE PRODUCER
VERIZON FiOS
03.2019 - 08.2021
LIVE BREAKING NEWS PRODUCER
FOX NEWS
01.2016 - 03.2019
SR. PRODUCER
JEWISH BROADCASTING SERVICE
07.2014 - 01.2016
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
JEWISH NEWS ONE
01.2010 - 07.2014
SENIOR PRODUCER
THE HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION
01.2006 - 02.2010
DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER
CBS NEWS
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism -
Tel-Aviv University
Certificate of Achievement - Nonprofit Management
Indiana University - Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Voluntarypositions
- Initiated partnerships with community-based organizations
- Executive Cabinet Board Member - IAC New York
- Public Speaker - as part of the Speakers Bureau at JNF, StandWithUs, New York Consulate & Los Angeles Consulate General
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