Wellie Jackson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer and Editor
Brainchild Creative
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Write scenes and dialog for the show
- Developing Storylines and Characters
- Developing and maintaining a team environment that supports creativity
- Collaborate with staff to develop content.
Radio Host / Producer
ABC Audio
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Host / Co-host a daily radio program
- Create, produce, and manage content for radio, online platforms, and social media channels
- Represent the station at various events and appearances
- Booking and scheduling of panelists and co-hosts
- Work in partnership with the sales team and clients to enhance station visibility
- Track and implement new trends in news and pop culture content to incorporate into show development
- Quality control over final show prior to release
- Work with Sales to track and record ad reads on a timely basis.
Staff Writer and Editor
Brainchild Creative
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Organize meetings with staff and talent
- Write scenes and dialog for the show
- Developing Storylines and Characters
- Developing and maintaining a team environment that supports creativity
- Collaborate with staff to develop content.
Social Media Manager
TBS
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
- Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
- Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
Comedy Writer
Tracy Morgan's " Staying Alive" Comedy special
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Write Comedic material for talent
- Edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Operate teleprompter
- Prep Talent before and in between shows.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
Comedy Tour Producer
Tracy Morgan "Picking up The Pieces Tour"
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Manage Schedules and Iteniraries for Artist
- Quality control over final show prior to Showtime
- Overseeing pre-production / production schedules as well as set run of show, nightly
- Communicate promotion strategy for digital content.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
- Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
Comedy Writer
Tracy Morgan "Picking Up The Pieces Tour"
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Write and prepare material for the live show
- Coordinate meetings with talent and other staff
- Take notes during the live show
- Prep talent for talk show appearances.
Staff Writer and Editor
TBS
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Write scenes and dialog for the show
- Developing Storylines and Characters
- Developing and maintaining a team environment that supports creativity
- Collaborate with staff to develop content.
- Created social media promotion efforts, driving traffic to the shows social media and boosting visibility.
Stand Up Comedian
Self-employeed
10.2012 - Current
- Write and perform comedic material.
- Received positive press reviews for memorable performances at prominent comedy festivals and showcases.
- Optimized stage presence and timing by analyzing performance recordings, resulting in improved audience reactions.
- Secured repeat bookings from venues due to exceptional audience response and professionalism during performances.
- Performed live shows at various venues throughout the country.
- Utilized improvisation techniques to enhance shows.
Education
Liberal Arts -
Manhattan Community College
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Banneker Academy
Skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
- Proficient in Final Draft and Celtx
- Deep experience with creative tools such as CapCut, Canva and DaVinci Resolve
- Ability to work independently as well as under pressure
- Proficient in Audio editing
- High level of communication skills
Timeline
Staff Writer and Editor
Brainchild Creative
05.2024 - 07.2024
Staff Writer and Editor
Brainchild Creative
05.2022 - 08.2022
Radio Host / Producer
ABC Audio
12.2021 - 12.2023
Comedy Writer
Tracy Morgan's " Staying Alive" Comedy special
10.2017 - 11.2017
Social Media Manager
TBS
05.2017 - 06.2018
Staff Writer and Editor
TBS
05.2017 - 09.2017
Comedy Tour Producer
Tracy Morgan "Picking up The Pieces Tour"
03.2016 - 10.2017
Comedy Writer
Tracy Morgan "Picking Up The Pieces Tour"
03.2016 - 10.2017
Stand Up Comedian
Self-employeed
10.2012 - Current
Liberal Arts -
Manhattan Community College
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Banneker Academy
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