Jacob A Silberman

Summary

Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing content. Able to work with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Looking for fast-paced position with the opportunity for career growth in sports media. 5758 Chester Court

Mobile, AL 36609

251-***-****

adafct@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob

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EDUCATION

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL — Bachelor of Arts in Communication Information Sciences

August 2014 - May 2019

Major: Communication Studies

Minor: Computing Tech and Applications

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Human Communication Research, Leadership in Communication, Advanced Sports Communication, Advanced Public Speaking, Capstone Seminar, Website Design, Prototyping in Visual Environment, Computerized Database Systems SKILLS

Social Media, Content Creation, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Communication Research, Adobe InDesign, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Audience Adaptation

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Touchdown Alabama Magazine, Tuscaloosa, AL — Breaking News Reporter

June 2018 - May 2019

● Researched news outlets to create stories for targeted audiences

● Used social media to share news with thousands of followers and fans of Alabama football

● Broke news concerning players, coaches and the team Odyssey Online, Tuscaloosa, AL — Content Creator

May 2016 - present

● Created weekly articles focusing on sports, religion and self love

● Made sure all content was relatable to the preferred audience.

● Accumulated 40,000 article views over the 3 year span Aflac, Tuscaloosa, AL — Sales and Marketing Associate May 2018 - August 2018

● Built and maintained client relationships

● Called and set up sales appointments

● Signed people up for enrollments with Aflac Insurance Company Office of Student Media — The Grit Newsletter Sportswriter October 2017 - May 2019

● Wrote articles about tournaments and upcoming events occurring at University of Alabama

● Composed multiple stories under press deadlines

WVUA FM 90.7 — Sports Broadcaster

September 2017 - May 2019

● Produced and broadcasted Alabama sports live every Saturday

● Collaborated with team to lead interactions and new topics for each session

Insomnia Cookies, Tuscaloosa, AL — Marketing Representative December 2016 - February 2017

● Distributed samples of cookies and helped create a brand for new business in Tuscaloosa

● Promoted the store through advertising and field marketing on campus and in the community

AWARDS

Dean’s and President’s List

Lambda Pi Eta Communication

Honor Society

University Honors Program

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor

Fraternity Brother of the Year

Capstone Seminar

Communication Studies Top 10

Research Project

ACTIVITIES

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor

Fraternity

Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity

Radio Television Digital News

Association

University of Alabama

Intramurals

Al’s Pals Student Mentoring

PROJECTS

The Things We Do Matter

— Movie created at UA Honors

College detailing The Stand in

the Schoolhouse Door

Fall 2017

Wrote the script, edited film,

conducted interviews and

incorporated b-roll for final movie

with two fellow honors students.

Long Distance

Relationships: Interviews

about Uncertainty

Reduction — Capstone

Seminar Spring 2019

Focused on relational

communication using a qualitative

framing analysis and the uncertainty

reduction theory by 2

communication scholars.

Interviewed six couples about

uncertainty in relationships and used

10 sources to craft 18 page research

paper.

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