Jensen J. Knecht
Loveland, OH *****
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Email: adkijq@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 513-***-****
SUMMARY
Journalism student at Ohio University interested in a career in sports broadcasting and journalism. Is getting a minor in sport management and certification in social media. Set to graduate in spring 2023.
EDUCATION
Ohio University: Athens, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism August 2019 – Present Minor in Sports Management – Present Certification in Social Media
Loveland High School: Loveland, OH
May 2019 – 3.5 GPA
Varsity Tennis
EXPERIENCE
Rookie Road Content Creator Remote November 2020 – Present Creating written content on a variety of sports.
Experiences Include: Writing articles on topics regarding sports
WOUB Bobcat Showcase Reporter Athens, OH January 2020 – Present Reporting for Ohio University’s athletic teams. - Experiences Include: Creating recap videos, writing articles, shooting, photography, the use of social media, interviewing coaches and players, and editing with Adobe Premiere
NESN Extern Program Remote September 2020 – November 2020 An 8-week virtual externship to strengthen skills of use in the sports industry. - Experiences Include: Learning networking skills, building a resume, elevator pitches, interview skills, learning from professionals in the sports industry
WOUB Hardwood Heroes Reporter Athens, OH November 2019 – February 2020 Reporting for men’s and women’s high school basketball in Southeast Ohio. - Experiences Include: Creating recap videos, writing articles, shooting, photography, reporting on TV, the use of social media, interviewing coaches and players, and editing with Adobe Premiere
ESPN Clean Up Crew Athens, OH October 2019 – October 2019 Assisting the ESPN production crew during and after an Ohio University football game. - Experiences Include: Cleaning up broadcasting equipment after a football game, helping with production equipment during a football game, and driving ESPN reporters to their desired location
ACHIEVEMENTS
Ohio University:
- Dean’s List Fall 2020 (3.890 Semester GPA)
- Sigma Kappa: 2021 WPA Assistant Delegate
Loveland High School:
- Teach Professions Academy 2017 – 2019
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Brookdale Hospice Volunteer Kenwood, OH December 2017 – December 2018 - Experiences Include: Visiting patients with Alzheimer’s weekly, helping the Alzheimer patients with daily tasks, and keeping them company
NOTABLE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
-Networking - Photography - Reporting
-Microsoft Word - Video Editing - Writing
iMovie - Producing Content - Networking - Social Media