William Jenkofsky
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented professional seeking to combine skills and passion to join a great Communications team in sports and entertainment. Skilled in writing engaging content to assist organic exposure, coupled with a way of thinking that is both creative and practical.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advertising Sales, Representative
Power Play Marketing
05.2022 - Current
- Generate new business through various sales techniques to local and national advertisers in companies portfolio of publications, including USA Today.
- Build rapport with new and existing clients to further understand their business objectives.
- Create complimentary custom hospitality packages for accounts overseen.
- Brought in $35,000 in revenue, 17% over quota, in first-ever sales role.
Graduate Assistant, Communications
Vegas Golden Knights
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Established relationships with local and national media outlets.
- Facilitated interviews with players, coaches and team personnel.
- Managed organizations media assets, including photos, videos, reels and media guides.
- Directed and contributed in production of the official VGK flagship radio show, "Knight Time at Noon".
- Updated official Vegas Golden Knights team website daily.
- Drafted and distributed press releases regarding player transactions, team news and community outreach.
- Wrote engaging stories highlighting players, games and additional events under the Foley Entertainment Group umbrella.
- Compiled and distributed media clips for upper management in Hockey Operations and leadership.
- Oversaw a team of 12 interns on game nights at T-Mobile Arena.
- Supported all PR related functions for the Vegas organization.
Intern, Communications
Vegas Golden Knights
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Contributed in event management during official team events.
- Served all media during game nights at T-Mobile Arena.
- Recorded and transcribed the interviews of players and coaches.
- Captured content for the official social media platforms of the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Distributed stats to the media in the press box and coaches during intermissions.
Intern, Media Relations
UNLV Athletics
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Wrote and updated media guides for Men's Soccer team and Women's Basketball team.
- Posted in-game highlights to each team's respective social media account.
- Acted as a runner for in-game and post-game stats.
- Contributed to the maintenance of the official UNLVrebels.com website.
- Handled all media relations requests as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV07.2023
Skills
- Media relations
- Communication
- Writing
- Strategic thinking
- Rapport building
- Organizational Skills
- Practical creativity
Timeline
Advertising Sales, Representative
Power Play Marketing
05.2022 - Current
Graduate Assistant, Communications
Vegas Golden Knights
06.2021 - 02.2022
Intern, Communications
Vegas Golden Knights
12.2020 - 06.2021
Intern, Media Relations
UNLV Athletics
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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