Jordan Jennings

T: 706-575-5129 | E: JJenning@syr.edu |W: JJennings0202.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Syracuse University
Expected
Graduation: May 2017
S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications
GPA: 3.53
Dual major: Broadcast and Digital Journalism; Economics
RELATED EXPERIENCE
BossFm Radio (Catalyst Next)
Gained experience working radio boards 20 hours a week
Produced radio shows including the morning show
Learned how to work with media personalities
Focused research on political and entertainment news

June-August 2016

Shes Vintage, Reporter

May 2016Present
Serve as a writer and reporter for Shesvintage.com
Interview directors, actors, actresses and entrepreneurs impacting the media in
clever ways
Gained Red Carpet Reporting Experience.
Generate multimedia content for the site and boost views per article.
The Beauty Consultant, Associate Editor
June
2016- Present
Write and copyedit press releases along with feature stories for a beauty trade
magazine
Light on Ebony, Public Relations Chair
Jan.
2015 Present
Managed marketing campaigns by posting multimedia content to various social
media sites in order to increase awareness of newly founded student
organization.
Recognized by university chancellor for outstanding achievements as a new
organization.
NccNews, Curriculum Reporter
Sept. 2014 - Present
Strengthened writing and digital skills by utilizing Wordpress and Soundcloud to
publish articles.
Equal Time Magazine, Contributing Writer
Feb. 2016- May
Write bi-weekly, womens lifestyle editorial articles.
ThePostGame, Intern
May 2014-July 2014
Crafted sports stories for a top sports-focused multi-channel video network.
Interviewed NFL twins Devin and Jason McCourty about their Tackle Sickle Cell
campaign.
Interview with McCourty Twins was published to website.
Abackpackjournalist , Participant
Oct. 2013 May 2014

Traveled to Washington D.C. through a youth journalism camp to cover military

news/life
Conducted interviews with participants in the AUSA Army ten-miler race and the
former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno

Northwestern Medill Cherub, Participant

June 2013 Aug. 2013
Participated in a five-week highly selective journalism program that covered
multiple forms of media at Northwestern University.
Served as team captain for 15-member web team.
Utilized HTML to design website under the instruction of a New York Times
Reporter.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SpringHill Suites Marriott, Night Auditor
Present
Work 20-30 hour weeks from 11 P.M. 7 A.M. as a hotel auditor
Dicks Sporting Goods, Sales Associate
Sept. 2015 Sept. 2016
Six Flags Over Georgia, Aquatics Training Supervisor
2014 Aug. 2015
Promoted from Lifeguard to Supervisor position within one year

Oct. 2016-

April

SKILLS
Copy: Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), WordPress
Graphics: HTML, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Premiere,
Audio: Audacity, Sound Cloud, AP ENPS, Avid
Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Snap Chat, Periscope, Facebook
HONORS/AWARDS
Our Time has Come Undergraduate Scholar
Sept. 2016
Angela Y. Robison Scholar
2016
National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Winner
Aug. 2016
Syracuse Press Club Second Place for Best Multimedia News Story
Apr. 2016
Syracuse University Deans List
2015-2016
Six Flags over Georgia Supervisor Super Hero Award
Aug. 2015
Six Flags over Georgia Aquatics Service Super Star Award
Aug. 2014

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