Jaxon Schwichtenberg
Morning News Producer
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Overnight News Producer with more than 4 years of dedicated news and sports broadcasting experience. Passionate about learning new skills to grow my career. My primary strengths are strong interpersonal communication and task prioritization skills. I am hardworking, timely with assignments, and effective in completing projects in fast-paced environments. Also, you'll find that I'm an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Morning News Producer
10/11 News / Gray Media
Lincoln, NE
06.2023 - Current
- Crafted a two-hour morning show daily, prioritizing urgent and breaking news, ensuring engaging content.
- Timed said show to meet commercial deadlines, correct in and out times, and adjusted rundown to ensure a smooth flow.
- Overhauled the morning show into a new format, prioritizing breaking news, and future-focused content, using feedback from market research.
- Utilized a variety of on-screen graphics and camera shots to diversify the on-screen product.
- Recommended new graphic ideas, edits, or corrections
- Occasionally pitched ideas for the morning show reporter.
- Responded to breaking news, feeding video and providing real-time information to be relayed on air.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating compelling stories and visuals in morning news segments.
- Utilized social media platforms and show content strategically to promote and increase online presence and overall viewership numbers.
- Fostered communication between the newsroom and production, encouraging feedback for and between both parties
- Actively requested feedback from team members and implementing changes accordingly to enhance the overall quality of morning news content.
Production Intern
Longhorn Network
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with Longhorn Network staff in various projects and productions in live studio environments, live sporting events, and individual shows.
- Tasks include logging, cutting VOs, SOTs, vignettes, clip reels, etc, and archiving
- Took photos and collected videos at Longhorn games and other events.
- Compiled clips for use in projects created for ESPN properties.
- Worked with a tight deadline to create VOs for Texas GameDay, as well as the Longhorn Gameplan coach shows.
Associate Producer and Staff Member
TSTV Sports
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked primarily with Tri-Caster equipment and cameras
- Served as an Associate Producer for the 1-0 Sports Show and College Crossfire. Collaborated with staff members to produce VOs and up to three live sports shows every week as well as bonus shows produced periodically.
- Provided on-air commentary on Texas athletics and other sports-oriented content.
Staff Member
Bevo Video Productions
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked as a member of a production team producing live video feed for Texas Athletic events and video for the local jumbotron.
- Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down camera stations, running live cameras, and improvising effective solutions when equipment breaks down.
Security Personnel
Frye Frazey & Associates
10.2023 - Current
- Worked either with a team or individually to foster a safe and secure environment in large public settings or apartment dwellings.
- Escorted priority personnel to-and-from destinations.
- Directed traffic in congested areas, and based on arena requests and duties.
- Directed issues or complaints to the proper channels, or addressed them personally when necessary.
- Patrolled important areas, ensuring a secure environment, and watched for fires.
- Wrote detailed reports on worked shifts
Dishwasher and Busser
Delta Gamma
03.2021 - 08.2022
Server and Trainer
Tanglewood Resort and Conference Center
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Served in many areas of Tanglewood's Food and Beverage Divisions.
- Responsibilities included waiting tables, poolside attendance, special events, and banquets, and training new employees when they are first hired.
Manager
Studio 1212- The Jacket Update
08.2016 - 05.2019
- A member of Denison High Schools' media staff from my sophomore to senior year, becoming Manager my senior year.
- Created short segments, stories, and highlights that were combined with other staff members' segments, put them into a final update, then posted to both the high school's local network and our own YouTube account every week.
Education
Bachelors - Journalism
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 08.2018 - 05.2023
Minor - Sports Media
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 08.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
Proficient in AP ENPS
Proficient with EDIUS Video Editing
Proficient in QCut
Working with deadlines
Quick learner
Excellent in working in group and team environments
Filming and archiving various events
Proficient with TriCaster
Writing informational pieces on researched topics
Familiar with Adobe Audition
Calm under pressure
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Security Personnel
Frye Frazey & Associates
10.2023 - Current
Morning News Producer
10/11 News / Gray Media
06.2023 - Current
Production Intern
Longhorn Network
08.2022 - 05.2023
Staff Member
Bevo Video Productions
09.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Producer and Staff Member
TSTV Sports
03.2021 - 05.2023
Dishwasher and Busser
Delta Gamma
03.2021 - 08.2022
Minor - Sports Media
The University of Texas at Austin
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelors - Journalism
The University of Texas
08.2018 - 05.2023
Server and Trainer
Tanglewood Resort and Conference Center
05.2018 - 08.2021
Manager
Studio 1212- The Jacket Update
08.2016 - 05.2019