William Jenkofsky
Las Vegas,Nevada
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Public Relations
Kirvin Doak Communications
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as a contact between PrizePicks, BetMGM, MGM properties and media.
- . Author and distribute press releases on behalf of clients.
- Compile weekly press reports ensuring comprehensive media coverage.
- Pitch media thought-provoking stories to push current initiatives.
Sales, Advertising
Power Play Marketing
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Generated new business through various sales techniques to local and national advertisers in companies portfolio of publications, including USA Today.
- Built rapport with new and existing clients to further understand their business objectives.
- Created complimentary custom hospitality packages for accounts overseen.
- Brought in $35,000 in revenue, 17% over quota, in first-ever sales role.
Intern, Communications and Content
Vegas Golden Knights
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Contributed to event management during official team events.
- Served all media during game nights at T-Mobile Arena.
- Recorded and transcribed interviews of players and coaches.
- Captured content for official social media platforms of the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Distributed stats to media in press box and coaches during intermissions.
Graduate Assistant, Communications and Content
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 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 Vegas organization.
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.
- Captured in-game video and photos to be used for the official UNLV Athletics social platforms.
- Acted as a runner for in-game and post-game stats.
- Contributed to the maintenance of the official UNLVrebels.com website.
- Fulfilled all media relations requests as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas07.2023
Skills
- Media relations
- Communication
- Writing
- Strategic thinking
- Developing rapport
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Coordinator, Public Relations
Kirvin Doak Communications
08.2023 - Current
Sales, Advertising
Power Play Marketing
05.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Assistant, Communications and Content
Vegas Golden Knights
06.2021 - 02.2022
Intern, Communications and Content
Vegas Golden Knights
12.2020 - 06.2022
Intern, Media Relations
UNLV Athletics
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Nevada, Las Vegas