Jon Sklar Resume
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts, May 2019 Anticipated
·School of Journalism and Mass Communication (Major in Reporting)
·Major in Political Science
·College of Letters and Science Honors Program
New York University
·Completed Reporting Course at Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism
Work Experience
ESPN College Football-Madison, WI September 2018
Utility Runner
·Assisted Remote Operators in preparing for broadcast
·Helped operate sideline crane camera
Sportsnet New York (SNY)-New York, NY May-August 2018
Newsroom Intern
·Screened/logged games, press conferences, interviews, and taped programs to prepare
for editing
·Worked on the production of “Daily News Live,” “Loud Mouths,” ‘Geico Sportsnite,”
and Mets programming
·Assisted Associate Producers in the edit and control rooms
Sigma Alpha Mu-Madison, WI
Nov 2016-Nov 2017 President
·Negotiated 3% decrease in rent prices with landlord
·Secured a long term lease for a multi-million lakefront fraternity house
·Winner of The Judy Fund’s “Most Donations Raised To A Sammy” three years in a row for our No Shave November Philanthropy Event, which raised over $28,000
·Oversaw an organization with over 100 members and governed ten executive members to ensure the completion of our Chapter’s goals and objectives
Massey for Mayor-New York, NY June-July 2017
Intern
·Researched potential donors
·Assisted with the collection of signatures to appear on the ballot
Triple Threat Television-Stamford, CT May-July 2016
Intern
·Coordinated research for documentary on George Foreman for EPIX
·Transcribed interviews for Netflix documentary “Born Strong,” featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger
·Researched and contributed to potential projects for ESPN, National Geographic, MTV, Travel Channel, & Time Magazine
Documentary Director-Ardsley, NY March-June 2015
·Directed, edited, filmed, and wrote documentary All Twenty One Outs
·Focused on the Ardsley High School baseball team near championship season
(------------/watch?v=Ax_GF6P7TS8)
Astorino for Governor-White Plains, NY July-August 2014
Intern
·Assisted with research, production and editing of video ads
·Attended fundraisers and called donors daily
·Assisted in running social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram)
Area of Expertise
· Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut X Pro, iNEWS, Writing
Work Portfolio
·The Badger Report 10/11/18- ------------/watch?v=oYbx4skcBp8
·”Winter Break Robberies” 12/6/18- ------------/watch?v=P6X0mvXKCKI&t=2s
· “Playing For A Purpose” 11/15/18- ------------/watch?v=hgVcTc6OQbk
· “Homeless Report” 11/8/18 - ------------/watch?v=y55hTLTMOGw
·”The Marriage Between Baseball and Television” (Thesis for Commissioner Bud Selig’s Class) ------------/essay-for-commissioner-seligs-class/
·All Twenty One Outs Trailer- ------------/127553473
·AHS Pep Rally- ------------/watch?v=T86FetzG8bw
·Battle of the Grades- ------------/watch?v=MUmVfHaw1us
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts, May 2019 Anticipated
·School of Journalism and Mass Communication (Major in Reporting)
·Major in Political Science
·College of Letters and Science Honors Program
New York University
·Completed Reporting Course at Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism
Work Experience
ESPN College Football-Madison, WI September 2018
Utility Runner
·Assisted Remote Operators in preparing for broadcast
·Helped operate sideline crane camera
Sportsnet New York (SNY)-New York, NY May-August 2018
Newsroom Intern
·Screened/logged games, press conferences, interviews, and taped programs to prepare
for editing
·Worked on the production of “Daily News Live,” “Loud Mouths,” ‘Geico Sportsnite,”
and Mets programming
·Assisted Associate Producers in the edit and control rooms
Sigma Alpha Mu-Madison, WI
Nov 2016-Nov 2017 President
·Negotiated 3% decrease in rent prices with landlord
·Secured a long term lease for a multi-million lakefront fraternity house
·Winner of The Judy Fund’s “Most Donations Raised To A Sammy” three years in a row for our No Shave November Philanthropy Event, which raised over $28,000
·Oversaw an organization with over 100 members and governed ten executive members to ensure the completion of our Chapter’s goals and objectives
Massey for Mayor-New York, NY June-July 2017
Intern
·Researched potential donors
·Assisted with the collection of signatures to appear on the ballot
Triple Threat Television-Stamford, CT May-July 2016
Intern
·Coordinated research for documentary on George Foreman for EPIX
·Transcribed interviews for Netflix documentary “Born Strong,” featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger
·Researched and contributed to potential projects for ESPN, National Geographic, MTV, Travel Channel, & Time Magazine
Documentary Director-Ardsley, NY March-June 2015
·Directed, edited, filmed, and wrote documentary All Twenty One Outs
·Focused on the Ardsley High School baseball team near championship season
(------------/watch?v=Ax_GF6P7TS8)
Astorino for Governor-White Plains, NY July-August 2014
Intern
·Assisted with research, production and editing of video ads
·Attended fundraisers and called donors daily
·Assisted in running social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram)
Area of Expertise
· Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut X Pro, iNEWS, Writing
Work Portfolio
·The Badger Report 10/11/18- ------------/watch?v=oYbx4skcBp8
·”Winter Break Robberies” 12/6/18- ------------/watch?v=P6X0mvXKCKI&t=2s
· “Playing For A Purpose” 11/15/18- ------------/watch?v=hgVcTc6OQbk
· “Homeless Report” 11/8/18 - ------------/watch?v=y55hTLTMOGw
·”The Marriage Between Baseball and Television” (Thesis for Commissioner Bud Selig’s Class) ------------/essay-for-commissioner-seligs-class/
·All Twenty One Outs Trailer- ------------/127553473
·AHS Pep Rally- ------------/watch?v=T86FetzG8bw
·Battle of the Grades- ------------/watch?v=MUmVfHaw1us