Journalism/Public Relations

Jeremy C. Powers

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EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati, McMicken Arts & Sciences

Cincinnati, Ohio

• Major: Journalism

• Minor: Public Relations

• B.A. with honors in Journalism (Class of 2012)

• GPA: 3.348

University of Tennessee, College of Communication and Information

Knoxville, Tennessee Attended from: August 2008-May2009

• Completed my freshman year at UT before transferring to the University of Cincinnati

• Major: Journalism

• GPA: 3.0

EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIP HISTORY

University of Cincinnati Sports Communications Cincinnati, OH Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Intern

• Writer for GoBEARCATS.com; IMG game programs (football & men’s basketball)

• Writer for Bearcat Fan Advantage -- UCATS member-only website

• Website blogger for the UC women’s basketball program

• Work weekly scheduled times in the office helping with media relations practices

Four Bridges Country Club Liberty Township, OH Fall 2006- Spring 2011

Outside Golf Staff

• Experience in members’ services, customer service, scheduling, and pro shop business

• Supervisor of outside golf staff during regularly scheduled shifts

Redleg Nation Cincinnati, OH Summer 2011

Intern Columnist

• Developed weekly columns covering the Cincinnati Reds and Major League Baseball

• Experience in email communication and WordPress software

Number One Fan Cincinnati, OH Winter 2010

Intern Columnist

• Developed weekly columns on various sports-related topics of my choice

• Brainstormed column ideas daily and communicated with fellow writers daily

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Columnist August 2012-Present

TheSportsKraze (http://sportskraze.wordpress.com/)

Blog

• Develop weekly columns on sports news and developing stories

• Link website and columns to social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Google +, Email)

Social Media & Marketing Specialist Cincinnati, OH Spring 2012-Summer 2012

Mathile Enterprise

Chi-nnati’s Pizza

• Created a social media campaign for Chi-nnati’s two month “All-In” Deep Dish Challenge

• Executing cross-promotional tactics for the restaurant

• Distributed press releases and maintained social media practices (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

University of Cincinnati Women’s Basketball Winter 2012

Blog

• Created game previews along with game analysis prior to every home game

• Interviewed student-athletes and coaches for feature stories and posts

• Copy edited content for website blog

GoBEARCATS Fall 2011-Winter 2012

Feature Stories

• Published feature stories in men’s basketball and football game programs

• Published feature stories while covering men’s soccer program in Fall 2011

• Worked men’s basketball and football games aiding communication directors with game day tasks

Bearcat Fan Advantage Fall 2011-Winter 2012

Feature Stories

• Provided feature stories for UCATS members only website

• Adjusted content based on style of member-based website

ESPN Fall 2011

Volunteer Assistant

• Helped with statistics during West Virginia vs. Cincinnati football game

• Communicated with television truck from press box

Bearcast Student Radio Winter 2011

Host

• Member of Bearcast radio, the University of Cincinnati’s student radio station

• Hosted own radio show titled Cart Boyz Radio

The News Record Winter 2010

Staff Writer

• Published swimming article in sports section in UC’s student publication

• Attended informational meetings

The Chronicle Summer 2006- Spring 2008

Sports Writer

• Member of Mason High School’s nationally recognized student publication

• Instituted “Getting To Know” and “Culture Grid” features of sports section

MBC Summer 2005-Spring 2008

Reporter

• Acted as host, reporter, producer, editor and writer for Mason High School broadcast journalism club

• Reporter and producer of “Powderpuff Football” a NFL Films-based broadcast of girls on the gridiron

HONORS & AWARDS

• Graduated with honors in Journalism

• McMicken Dean’s List: Spring 2011, Fall 2011 & Spring 2012

• Co-winner of the “Do UC What We See” video contest celebrating student life at UC

• Member of the University of Cincinnati chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

• National Press Association semi-finalist

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