JESSICA_JORDAN_TV_REEL_2010

OBJECTIVE

To bring DC residents breaking news and pertinent information concerning their community by way of engaging on-air news packages and various multimedia platforms.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Skilled MMJ with a nose for news and ability to shoot, edit, and produce engaging video packages. Proven ability to cultivate news sources and enterprise original stories. Seven years experience writing for a variety of genres including: promotional, entertainment, political, lifestyle, and local news. Strong live reporting skills. Expertise in creating news for various multimedia platforms. Ability to edit on various software including Avid and Final Cut Pro. Knowledge of the DC metro market. Experience editing copy for print, broadcast, and the Web. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Articulate communicator. Extensive project management skills and ability to work independently.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reporter
WAMU NEWS 88.5 NPR affiliate station-- Washington, DC 2010-Present
Cover breaking news and deliver live reports for local newscast of NPR's "Morning Edition". Produce news packages to air throughout the day including during local news segment of the Diane Rehm show. Write and voice content for newscasts. Edit stories using Adobe Audition. Produce editorial content and photos for WAMU.org. Pitch story ideas and manage priorities for WAMU morning news programming. Utilize social media outlets to promote on-air stories and news content. Develop strong working relationships with key newsmakers in the community.

Multimedia Journalist
SNN Local News Six-- Sarasota, FL 2009-2010
Presented live, on-camera news reports for morning and evening newscasts. Shot, edited, and produced multiple general assignment packages in the field on tight deadlines. Generated story leads for news features and special segments. Produced and edited additional versions of PKGs, VO/SOTs, and VOs to be used in multiple newscasts. Coordinated production logistics for live reports. Researched and pitched news story ideas to Executive Producer. Developed a keen understanding of a variety of issues in order to speak with expertise during newscasts. Represented television station at media events. Field Producer / On-Camera Host
YoUniversityTV.com- Boynton Beach, FL 2008-2010
Extensive travel: Direct and coordinate entire promotional video shoots at universities and colleges nationwide for Web-TV series. Manage a mobile production crew while on location. Deliver on-camera reports and commentary as Show Host. Produce Web TV series scripts and on-camera interview questions. Collaborate with higher education contacts/clients to showcase each university's strengths and priorities through an online presence. Oversee editorial revisions and post-production editing to webisodes. Create additional editorial and video content for YouniversityTV.com. Coordinate crews' weekly travel schedule.

Reporter
The Florida Channel- Tallahassee, FL 2007-2008
Delivered live reports from Florida's Capitol to affiliate media outlets across the state. Provided expertise on issues relating to science, politics, arts, and the humanities as they relate to state government policy. Produced special segments and long form features. Extensively researched proposed legislation and its likely effects on state residents. Produced scripts for newscasts and special programming.

Associate Producer
ABC WFTV Channel Nine- Orlando, FL 2007
Produced VOSOTs, VOs, and re-written reporter packages for morning newscasts. Assisted producer in coordinating live shots and story placement. Researched news topics. Managed daily production logistics from the control room.

Production Assistant
CW'S "The Daily Buzz"- Lake Mary, FL 2005-2007
Researched story leads and tracked information sources for national morning show. Assisted in producing news/entertainment scripts. Created special segment and weather graphics using Photoshop.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Awarded for 'Excellence in News Coverage' at Goodwill Industries Southeastern Conference. Presented keynote speech on ways to effectively pitch news stories to media agencies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Final Cut Pro / Avid / Adobe Audition / Hi-definition, solid state video cameras /
Newsroom / radio production equipment / Photoshop / AP News Style / Microsoft Office / Dalet

EDUCATION

University of Central Florida --B.A. Journalism/Political Science

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• Jessica Jordan
• Demo Reel
• Reporter
• SNN

[RobertM1942]

I wonder if her pubes are as dark as her eyebrows? Very hot!