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Jacob Smedley

Jacob Smedley

Philadelphia

Summary

Self Motivated, Driven and Curious Broadcaster and Reporter breaking into the industry. Always willing to learn, give 110 percent effort in everything that is assigned and do what ever it takes to chase my dream, broadcasting sports. Detailed-oriented with strong collaborating skills with others apart of a team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Producer

OwlSports Update
08.2022 - Current
  • Dictate what content goes into the 30-minute show based on timeliness and importance
  • Edit 30-40 Highlights from games in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Live Produce shows on TUTV on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Promoted to Co- Producer for Football exclusive show Inside the Nest in August 2023
  • Create rundown and build graphics for 45 minute show
  • Communicate with anchors and beat reporters on stories and order on show day


Play by Play Broadcaster/ On Air Personality

WHIP Radio, Temple Student Radio
08.2020 - Current
  • Prepare and structure three on air sports shows Monday 12-1 , Wednesday 1-2, and Friday 1-2 during 2021
  • Interview guests live on the stations phone lines
  • Attend bi-weekly department meetings, adding insight on shows and new ideas
  • Play by play broadcaster for Temple Football and men’s and women’s basketball broadcasts
  • Construct notes for broadcast through Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign
  • Build rundowns for other hosts that breakdown talking points and sources used during the show

Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Edenton Steamers
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Create game notes that encase nightly Steamers starters, team stats, league standings and short notes on the game ahead
  • Broadcast games on YouTube through OBS Studio, scheduled out every broadcast and call games in front of 50 plus consistent viewers
  • Interview players post game in “Clam-tastic player of the
  • Game” segment, two-three questions about the game for social media
  • Write game recaps written in AP style after each game, write season recap, season preview, and timely stories on the team
  • Interview players for weekly “Catchin’ Up with Clams” segment, one player is selected and I walk and talk with them out to their position posted on YouTube and social media


Education

B. A. - Journalism, Sports

Temple University, Klein College of Media and Communication
Philadelphia, PA

Relevant Coursework: Journalism and Society, Audio/Visual Newsgathering, Writing and Reporting, Broadcast Newswriting, OwlSports Update Practicum, Philadelphia Neighborhoods -

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Portfolio
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • WordPress
  • Twitch
  • Microsoft Word
  • Discord
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Hudl
  • Instagram
  • Headliner
  • Snapchat
  • Canon T6I Camera
  • Canon
  • OBS
  • FlexyScore
  • Rundown Creator
  • Canva

Accomplishments

    - 2023 Broadcaster of the Year in the Premier Collegiate League for Edenton Steamers


    - 2023 Premier Collegiate League Champion for Edenton Steamers


    - Broadcasted (PXP or Color Commentary) over 40 live baseball games for Steamers , over 7 Temple football games, and over 6 Temple men's and women's basketball games

Affiliations

  • Co Director for Temple University Ice Hockey Network


  • Crew for ESPN+ broadcasts for Temple Athletics


  • Broadcaster for Lafayette non revenue sports ( soccer, lacrosse, volleyball) on ESPN+




Timeline

Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Edenton Steamers
04.2023 - 08.2023

Executive Producer

OwlSports Update
08.2022 - Current

Play by Play Broadcaster/ On Air Personality

WHIP Radio, Temple Student Radio
08.2020 - Current

B. A. - Journalism, Sports

Temple University, Klein College of Media and Communication

Relevant Coursework: Journalism and Society, Audio/Visual Newsgathering, Writing and Reporting, Broadcast Newswriting, OwlSports Update Practicum, Philadelphia Neighborhoods -

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