About Me
Hello, my name is Jacob Smedley, I am a senior studying broadcast journalism at Temple University's Lew Klein College for Media and Communication.
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From a young age, I fell in love with sports reporters and broadcasting. At Temple, I have experience with tasks in front of and behind the camera.
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Check out my work for the Edenton Steamers as the 2023 Broadcaster of the Year for the Premier Collegiate League, Temple's own sports television show OwlSports Update, written work published in the Temple News, and my broadcasts for Temple's student-run radio station WHIP.
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Collegiate Studies
Educational Ventures
Broadcast Journalism, Temple University
August 2020- May 2024
Currently, I am a junior Broadcast journalism major at Temple University focusing on sports broadcasting and reporting. I am also pursuing a Sports Media Certificate to supplement my degree.
Professional History
My Qualifications
August 2022-Present
Executive Producer, OwlSports Update
- Build 30-minute shows through Rundown Creator with co-producer
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- Communicate with talent and reporters on story ideas and story critiques upon completion
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- Direct and assistant direct show in Temple's TV 1 Studio in Annenberg Hall
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- Align times for elements of each show to keep shows on time.
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- Edited film through Adobe Premiere Pro for Highlights and video elements
April 2023- August 2023
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations, Edenton Steamers
- Broadcasted 30+ Steamers Home Games on the Edenton Steamers YouTube page
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- Conducted post-game interviews with "Clam-tastic" Player of the game after every Steamers' win
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- Wrote game recaps that were posted on the Edenton Steamers website after each game
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- Interviewed one player weekly on "Catchin' Up with the Clams", an 2-3 minute off-the-field conversation with selected Steamers players
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- Created game notes ahead of each game that were printed out for others in the press box and posted on the website for fans to enjoy
August 2020- Present
On Air Personality/ Play by Play Broadcaster, WHIP Radio Temple University
- Reported and provided on-air commentary on sports that included national and Temple teams based on a specific show.
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- Hosted station social media show "Around the American" through StreamYard showcasing all sports in the American Athletic Conference
- Temple Football Play-by-Play/Color-Commentary Broadcaster from Fall 2022-2023
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- Temple Men and Women's Basketball Play-by-Play/Color-Commentary Broadcaster from 2023-24 seasons
February 2023 - Present
Freelance Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Lafayette Athletics on ESPN+
- Broadcasted softball, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball for Lafayette Athletics
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- Create detailed game notes on Adobe InDesign and Google Sheets
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- Contacted SIDs and Coaches for player pronunciations and game research
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- Incorporated advertisement reads and directed content into broadcast
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Media and Broadcasting skills
Adobe platforms (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Audition)
Intermediate
I have used Adobe programs extensively through school and outside organizations like OwlSports Update and WHIP radio. My reels and projects have been produced through Adobe Platforms.
YouTube/ OBS Streaming
Advanced
Through my experience with the Steamers and the Temple University Ice Hockey Network, I have gained experience streaming games and events with these platforms.                 Here is one game I produced with the platform!!
Communicator/ Leader
Advanced
- Planning meetings with fellow broadcasters and collaborators to insure operations go according to planÂ
- Providing a good balance between reinforcement and criticism to execute the plan
Research of Game
Advanced
Before every broadcast, I build out my personal note sheet on the teams involved through Adobe InDesign and Google Sheets
For more information about my skills, get in touch directly.