CAREER OBJECTIVE

Skilled storyteller with experience in broadcast, public relations,

social media, and digital content. Proven leader with passion for creative, entertaining, engaging, and inspirational content.

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adx8il@r.postjobfree.com

Dallas, TX 75205

EXPERIENCE

Senior Dir. Of Media Relations And Client Services APR 2022 - PRESENT Tony Fay PR, Dallas, Texas

Digital Producer, Trending Sports Writer

JAN 2012 - APR 2022 CNN, New York, NY

CEO, Founder

MAR 2018 - NOV 2020 Captains Practice, New York, NY

• Leverage media relationships to secure placements and drive coverage

• Manage external content, including social media, client releases, and award submissions

• Lead client meetings, formulate agenda, monitor scope of work, and execute on deliverables Operate on-site in support of clients, including creating talking points, liaising with journalists, syncing on messaging, and tracking results

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• Created unique digital content to engage core audiences leveraging user data

• Built and executed a digital and editorial strategy to engage viewers and grow audiences

• Launched multiple social media platforms for the network's signature primetime programs Built second screen experience by promoting compelling interviews and running social campaigns for shows

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Provided social media support for the biggest news events, including election coverage, racial unrest, the Presidential Inauguration, and the global Covid-19 pandemic

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• Contributed to CNN.com; published stories focused on trending sports topics

• Led digital team across New York City, Atlanta and Los Angeles for “Piers Morgan Live”

• Leveraged analytics to drive content program, with a heavy focus on video

• Founded a fitness business with live boot camp classes in multiple locations

• Built marketing and sales strategies to drive growth

• Oversaw operations, analyzing results to develop long-term company plans JASON KURTZ

C O N T E N T S P E C I A L I S T

Sports Anchor

DEC 2010 - MAR 2012 News12, Long Island, New York Producer

AUG 2009 - MAY 2011 CBS Sports, New York, NY

Host

MAR 2009 - NOV 2010 Major League Baseball, New York, New York

• Wrote, produced, and anchored daily online broadcasts for all 30 Major League Baseball Teams Sports Director / Anchor

JAN 2004 - JAN 2008 ABC-7, US

Sports Anchor / Reporter

JAN 2002 - JAN 2004 NBC, US

Sports Reporter / Producer

JAN 2000 - JAN 2002 CBS, US

• Created social and digital content for all platforms to strategically support the business

• Created engaging scripts for various sports news segments.

• Utilized advanced video editing techniques to produce high quality sports highlights packages.

• Developed strong knowledge of sports through research and analysis of current trends in the industry.

• Collaborated with producers and directors to develop creative ideas for stories and features. Produced editorial content for talent during NCAA Men's Basketball Tournaments and NCAA College Football programming in 2009, 2010, 2011

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Covered Super Bowl XLI, NCAA National Championship, and the Orange Bowl; headlined MLB Spring Training Coverage for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins

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• Managed a team and the daily logistics of a sports department that produced 30+ weekly sportscasts

• Wrote, produced and anchored weekday and weekend sportscasts Covered Washington Redskin Training Camp, ACC Men's Basketball Tournaments, NCAA Bowl games, and 2003 NCAA Lacrosse national championship

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• Wrote and delivered daily sports stories on deadline for nightly sportscasts Covered Syracuse University football, basketball, lacrosse and Syracuse Crunch pro hockey and Syracuse Chiefs pro baseball

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EDUCATION

Certification In Content Strategies For Digital Marketing JUN 2020 New York University, New York, NY, US

B.S In Broadcast Journalism, Spanish, Sociology

JAN 2000 Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, US SKILLS

• Social Media Strategy

• Process Knowledge

• Digital Media Strategy

• Strategic Goals

• Broadcast Media

• Stakeholder Updates

• Operational Efficiency

• Client Relationships

• Collaborative Environments

• Goal Attainment