Jordan Prentice Email & Phone Number

Dedicated, driven journalist with newsroom experience and exceptional work ethic. Determined, resourceful, compassionate, with an unwavering commitment to truth-seeking.

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  Journalist

  Energeticcity.Ca

  Jul 2022 - Present - Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada

  Associate EditorAssume newsroom management responsibilities in the absence of the news director. Led daily news meetings, ensuring effective coordination among team membersEdit and publish a minimum of eight stories daily, adhere to high editorial standards Make executive decisionsDelegate timely and prominent stories among reportersCollaborated closely with reporters, ensuring articles meet CP Style standards, following SVO and inverted pyramid style formatsFulfill civic reporting duties and cover city council and regional board meetings.Video ReporterAchieve a daily deliverable of a comprehensive video package, including a video news piece and a supporting written article.Pitch story ideas aligning with news valuesCoordinate interviews with multiple subjectsFoster strong relationships within the community, local businesses, and government entitiesExpertise in video editing using Adobe Premiere ProProduce two video versions daily: 1920x1080 and 1080x1920 for social media reels Skillfully schedule video content across various social media platforms, including Meta Business Suite, Instagram, Twitter, and CanvaSports ReporterProvide extensive coverage of multiple local sports teams year-roundProvide extensive coverage of multiple local hockey teams throughout the seasonOffer in-depth coverage of the Fort St. John Huskies hockey team, attend most games outside regular working hoursProduced a weekly "Huskies Player of the Week" videoConduct live pregame interviews with Huskies' coaching staff and playersSole provider of live media coverage during "The Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge," involving live broadcasts, streamed interviews, and sports desk updatesProficient in graphic creation using Canva