Johnathan Hooker
Monroe,GA
Summary
Very skillful in writing copy, thoroughly interviewing sources and verifying statements and facts. Energetic and accomplished professional experienced in reporting news stories for broadcast or publication. Well-versed in copyediting, proofreading and revising communications and collecting pertinent information. Looking to make a mark in the sports world for the work that is put out for all of the athletes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Broadcaster
GATA Productions
10.2021 - Current
- Set up and controlled broadcast for ESPN+ for Georgia Southern to over a 1 million viewers
- Run multiple positions in the control room and camera for sporting events
- Color commentator for ESPN+
Host
The Sports Den Podcast
08.2021 - Current
- Opinions and recaps of recent sporting events
- Shoot and edit footage for the podcast
- Organize and plan podcast schedule, topics, and guest appearances (Guest appeared UGA Football Alum Corrie Collier, NC A&T Pitcher Ja’heim Brown, Fresno Guard Keely Brown)
Writer
Clemson on SI.com
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Constructed o stories for all fall and winter sports
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players, and recruits
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2025
Skills
- Proficient with Panasonic, Canon, and Sony video cameras
- Commentate Sporting Events
- Proficient with technology including Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Suites, YouTube, Tiktok, and etc
Awards
- Spencer T. O’Neal Leadership $3,000 Scholarship Recipient
- HOPE Scholarship Recipient
References
- Sonya Ross, sonyalross@gmail.com
- David Ragsdale, Ragsdaled@clarke.k12.ga.us
- Jeremy Johnson, 706-351-1704
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- NABJ Member
Timeline
Writer
Clemson on SI.com
08.2023 - 01.2024
Student Broadcaster
GATA Productions
10.2021 - Current
Host
The Sports Den Podcast
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism
Georgia Southern University
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