Jason Becknell Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Directed teams of meteorologists, reporters, and journalists to craft and deliver impactful messaging during major weather events, ensuring clear and effective communication with the public.- Oversaw development and production of the fast-paced show, "Storm Center." - Leveraged state-of-the-art live immersive mixed-reality and augmented reality technologies to create engaging and informative content that enhances audience - understanding of critical weather information.- Developed compelling story segments and conducted interviews with government leaders, experts, and community members, fostering relationships and enhancing the channel’s credibility and reach.- Emmy Award nominated for live coverage of Hurricane Harvey, showcasing excellence in narrative development and real-time crisis communication.

Tucker, Ga

- Developed and launched 24-hour online radio station focused on local artists- Oversaw design of website and apps, as well as integration on third-party distribution channels - Founded an annual free live music festival that attracts capacity crowds - Oversaw production, promotion, contract negotiation and marketing of the Radio Tucker Music Festival including writing press releases, earned media and paid advertising campaigns - Integrated live audio and video streams of the festival

Atlanta, Ga

Senior Producer, CBS46 Morning News- Led editorial decision-making, reporter assignments, and story selection to create a dynamic and informative morning newscast that resonates with viewers.- Awarded Employee of the Quarter for redesigning and rebranding "Better Mornings Atlanta" from a news and lifestyle newscast into a fast-paced, hard news newscast increasing viewership by over 30%.- Managed multiple teams of live reporters and photographers to cover breaking news and compelling stories- Innovated use of new mobile video technology to bring first-in-the-market "live drive" reports on heavy traffic days - Booked guests and prepared interviews of newsmakers, celebrities and top political leaders - Coordinated live shots from affiliates and TV networks around the world

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- Produced Emmy award-winning newscasts on the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal in 2011- Produced Emmy Award-winning specials on the September 2009 flood in Atlanta

Florence/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

- Developed and produced a new 10 p.m. newscast expanding the News13 brand to a new primetime audience - Oversaw production of AP Award-winning documentary "Darlington: Beyond the Finish Line" - Created and produced live special coverage from big sporting events to live wall-to-wall coverage of Hurricane Charley- Innovated new digital news updates to bring News13 coverage to the new mobile and digital news consumers

Reporter, Photographer, Director, Producer in Senior Semester Broadcast Journalism programWorked with professors to update radio journalism program into a new-media programVolunteer DJ at campus radio station WUSC-FM

Prepared & recorded satellite broadcast feeds for playbackEnsured quality of recordings, dubs and feeds on multiple types of media

On-air News, Weather and sports announcer Field engineer for live remote broadcasts Producer of Friday Night Live Football broadcasts

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Broadcast Journalism

Bachelor'S Degree, Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Student Media, WUSCDJ at WUSC-FM

Ba, Journalism

Activities and Societies: WUSC-FM Student RadioJournalism