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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 Vegas
07.2023

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

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