JACOB JOSHUA WELLS
2206 Stella St. Apt. 20 Denton, Texas, 76201 940.442.1817 [email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCE
KERA/NPR, DALLAS, TX
Photojournalism Intern, Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2022
Demonstrate proficient use of DSLR cameras and photography equipment to complement news and feature stories.
Maintain compliance to ethical standards of a journalist, following the SPJ and NPPA Codes of Ethics.
Utilize Adobe, Microsoft, and station-provided applications to edit stories for radio, digital, and photojournalism production.
Collaborate with supervisors and editors to report and publish multiplatform news stories.
Assist reporters by providing visual elements with a variety of perspectives, subjects, and tones to meet the needs of their stories.
DENTON HIGH SCHOOL, DENTON, TX
Clinical Teacher, Jan. 2022 – May 2022
Create and assign class lessons and activities that align with state guidelines and achieve course objectives.
Monitor individual academic performance of students and provide individualized accommodations based on IEPs, BIPs and 504s.
Utilize a variety of pedagogical practices to ensure equity in student learning.
Receive and utilize guidance of the coordinating teacher to enhance abilities as an educator.
FRANK W. & SUE MAYBORN SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM, DENTON, TX
Student Worker, Aug. 2018 – Jan. 2022
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems and arrange for repairs when needed.
Assist faculty and staff with tasks such as: managing websites, organizing mail, and maintaining a clean station.
ADVANCED MEDIA PRODUCTIONS TV, FORT WORTH, TX
Reporter/Anchor, Aug. 2016 – Aug. 2018
Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
Arrange interviews with sources who can provide information about a story.
Review copy, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Review and evaluate notes taken about events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
Research and analyze background information related to stories to provide complete and accurate information.
MAVERICKS SPORTS BAR & GRILL, ARLINGTON, TX
Kitchen Manager/Cook, July 2016 – Aug. 2018 │Bartender/Server, Jan. 2018 – Aug. 2018
Delegate daily work responsibilities among present staff.
Coordinate with the owner to maintain inventory and fresh produce.
Operate the business social media page to advertise events and establish a greater online presence.
Serve customers and make accommodations as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, DENTON, TX
Graduated, Fall 2022
Degree: Bachelor of Arts – Journalism w/ Secondary Teaching Certificate
Organizations: Emerald Eagle Scholars, North Texas Television, Broadcast Education Association
SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, FORT WORTH, TX
Graduated, June 2018
Relevant Courses: Honors Advanced Audio Video Production, Professional Communications, Theatre I-IV, and American Sign
Language I, III, & IV
Organizations: National Honor Society (Vice-President), Raider Theatre Co. (President), SkillsUSA (Speaker/News Anchor), PALs
(Mentor), Advanced Media Productions, Media Tech, and ASL Club
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Skills: Associated Press Writing Style, Photojournalist, Producer, Floor Director, Writer, and Editor
Software Proficiency: Adobe, Grove, Ross Inception, EzNews, Microsoft Office, and Canvas
National story published by NPR and KERA with digital, radio, and photojournalism elements (2022)
Moderator of the Panel “College Success from the Student Perspective” at the Dream Big Fort Worth Summer Conference (2022)
Moderator for the Dream Big Fort Worth Determined Scholars Virtual Summer Conference (2021)
Undergraduate Representative on the North Texas Daily’s Student Media Committee (2020 & 2021)
Student Speaker at the Mayborn School of Journalism’s 9th Annual Celebrate Mayborn Event (2019)
Co-emcee, alongside CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Jamison, for the FWISD: District Teacher of the Year Awards (2018)
Official “Student’s Perspective” Speaker for the Fort Worth ISD Partner Appreciation Luncheon (2018)
Official Announcer at the XTO Energy: Parade of Lights (2017)
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mayborn School of Journalism: Voice of the Mayborn Award (2019)
SkillsUSA 2nd Place National Champion: Broadcast News Production (2018)
SkillsUSA 1st Place National Champion: Broadcast News Production (2017)
SkillsUSA 1st Place State Champion: Broadcast News Production (2017 & 2018)
SkillsUSA 1st Place State Champion: Prepared Speech (2018)
REFERENCES
Kaysie Ellingson Managing Producer of Video, [email protected] 214.740.9251
KERA
Rebecka Frey Journalism/Yearbook Teacher, [email protected] 940.369.2000
Denton High School
James Mueller, PhD. Associate Dean/Professor, [email protected] 940.565.2278
Frank W. & Sue Mayborn School of Journalism –
University of North Texas
Cathy Turner Administrative Coordinator, [email protected] 940.369.8913
Frank W. & Sue Mayborn School of Journalism –
University of North Texas
