Jon Shames Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

• Brainstorm, develop, and review college application essays
• Lead group workshops to simplify and teach the college essay process
• Assist non-traditional students with transferring to prestigious four-year universities

New York, New York, United States

• Brainstorm, develop, review undergraduate college application essays
• Teach and guide students towards strong writing practices
• 15+ clients per year

New York, New York, United States

• Oversee all production operations out of New York City Studio
• Lead and mentor teams of 6-8 members, encouraging collaboration and problem-solving
• Audit and improve show content, with special focus on syndication and segment sponsorship
• Assist with managerial roles, including staffing, new workflow implementation and engineering support
• Provide oversight and final judgement for broadcasts, upholding quality standards and creative vision

New York, United States

• Developed and executed shows that promoted company objectives and an engaging viewer experience
• Managed control room and oversaw show operations
• Managed on-site, live broadcasts for event broadcasts including Super Bowl and NFL Draft
• Facilitated communication between production staff, on-air talent and executives
• Content featured sports business news and daily sports editorials

• Created organized and methodical daily show rundowns
• Identified storylines, wrote segments, designed graphics
• Booked and coordinated high-profile guests to attract new viewership and promote partnerships
• Directed live show, managing segment pacing, shot-calling, graphic insertion and all other on-screen elements

New York, United States

• Edited the Pat McAfee Show for TV syndication under tight, daily deadlines
• Selected and compiled the best content from each show while ensuring FCC compliance
• Created daily promos for TV and Radio to promote visibility and audience engagement

Ramsey, New Jersey, United States

• Produced, shot and edited short-form, branded social media videos for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Edited ads for Facebook

Ramsey, NJ

• Co-produced and edited talent sizzle reels for high-profile clients
• Produced and edited concept videos for network pitches
• Executed post-production process, including graphics creation and file compression

Paramus, NJ

• Modernized media department, launching emphasis on short-form video and social media engagement
• Shot, co-produced and edited multiple sizzles to showcase important events, holidays, and donation campaigns
• Created testimonials to support funding

Syracuse, New York Area

• Directed 20-minute mockumentary short film.
• Responsibilities included story generation, storyboarding, location scouting, setting interview shots, managing the set, and performance coaching with talent
• Assisted producers with budgeting, props, equipment loading and other day-to-day responsibilities

Syracuse, New York Area

• Assisted with office paperwork, including union payslips and distribution of schedules and coverage
• Helped conduct building checks and maitenance
• Shadowed on-set

• Worked closely with nonprofit to improve its brand strength and social media presence
• Conducted audit of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat
• Created comprehensive social media plan
• Created documentation for analytics, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Conducted full review email system, highlighting uses and limitations

Greater New York City Area

• Edited online lesson videos for test prep division, adding graphics to make videos more interactive and engaging
• Compiled and edited in-house marketing videos to promote workplace positivity
• Co-directed, filmed, and edited sizzle reel for their main conference
• Organized footage and other production assets for higher-ups
• Trained and helped develop Scribe, in-house closed captioning software (AI) to improve its accuracy
• Created formal documentation to train staff to use the CC platform, and highlighted any bugs or trends to inform the technical team

Syracuse, New York Area

• Attended important local events, conducted / transcribed field interviews with Persons of Interest and bystanders
• Edited soundbites to use on-air with Adobe Audition
• Wrote and finalized stories

New York, New York, United States

• Wrote three original articles weekly, upwards of 1,500 words, using WordPress
• Amassed over 1,500,000 page views by using key word optimization, tagging, and other SEO techniques
• Stories featured by Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report

General NBA coverage, 1+ weekly articles. Conducted exclusive interview with broadcasting hall-of-famer Dick Vitale.

Covered the Boston Celtics, posted numerous articles monthly.

General NBA, and Boston Celtics coverage. Multiple weekly articles.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Television, Radio & Film + Information Management/Technology (Ischool)

Information Management And Technology, Information Technology