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
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob
-silberman-100565a7/
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.