About Me
Jacob Smedley is a play-by-play broadcaster, sports television producer, and content creator director with experience in seven different sports.
Jacob is also a recent college graduate from Temple University with a Bachelor's in Journalism and Summa Cum Laude distinction.
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From a young age, Jacob became entranced with sports reporters and play-by-play broadcasters like Harry Kalas, Al Michaels, and Vin Scully. At Temple, Jacob quickly got involved with broadcasting outlets like OwlSportsUpdate, WHIP Radio, and the Temple News.
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Check out Jacob's work with the Edenton Steamers as the 2023 Broadcaster of the Year for the Premier Collegiate League, Temple's own sports television show OwlSports Update, Short Videos on the best MLB Prospects for Minor League Minute, and episodes and shorts from his self-created podcast, Renegades Sports Podcast.
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Collegiate Studies
Educational Ventures
Broadcast Journalism, Temple University
August 2020 - May 2024
Jacob graduated with a Broadcast journalism degree on May 10th, 2024. In addition Jacob received the Claire Smith Sports Center Sports Media Certificate for his excellence in sports reporting, journalism, and broadcasting
Professional History
My Qualifications
August 2022- May 2024
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
March 2025- Present
Content Creator- Minor League Minute
- Research top MILB Stories for Video Ideas and content strategies ​
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- Wrote out a script tailored to the algorithm and view watch time with top-of-the-line information and content
- Collect cover video and pictures that support the action in the script
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- Edit video through CapCut and post at the Designated Time on the schedule
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
Jacob has used Adobe programs extensively throughout school and in various organizations, including OwlSports Update, Minor League Minute, the Renegades Sports Podcasts, and WHIP radio. My reels and projects have been produced through Adobe Platforms.
YouTube/ OBS Streaming
Advanced
Through Jacob's experience with the Steamers and the Temple University Ice Hockey Network, he has gained expertise streaming games and events with these platforms.
Capcut Editing Software
Advanced
- Editing short form video content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and X using visually engaging effects, sounds and motion
- Storytelling and adding creative layers to fun sports games and stats
Research of Game/ Interviewing Team Personnel
Advanced
Before every broadcast, Jacob has built out personal note sheets on the teams using Adobe InDesign, Google Sheets, and Google docs
In addition he has contacted Coaches, Sports Information Directors and Players for quotes and further team insight
For more information about my skills, get in touch directly.