Jacob D. Krzeczowski

Jake.Krez@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION:

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa May 2012

B.A Journalism/Mass Communications

English Minor

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

Online Journalism, Magazine Reporting & Writing, Journalistic Reporting/Writing, Writer’s Workshop in Havana, Cuba

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Contributing Writer, Chicago, IL September 2012-Present

Chicago Sun-Times

• Covered both entertainment and sports for daily newspaper
• Produced stories on a deadline basis 3-4 times a week
• Employed multimedia to stories to create full report

Freelance Writer, Chicago, IL May 2012 – Present

Patch.com/Pioneer Press/RubyHornet/Elevator

• Covered local news and concerts as well as local artists
• Worked on tight deadline and found ways to include multimedia
• Required clean copy and solid reporting

Music Editor/Online Coordinator, Iowa City, Iowa October 2011 – Present

Verum Magazine

• Produced monthly content for a student-run publication.
• Aided in organizing and starting the publication from ground up.
• Managed a team of 15 writers and photographers.

Writing Intern, Los Angeles, CA August 2011-December 2011

TheUntz.com

• Wrote reviews and covered upcoming concerts.
• Provided in-depth coverage of Electronic music scene.
• Produced 1-2 articles a week for online publication.

Website Intern, Chicago, IL Summer 2011

Comcast Sportsnet Chicago

• Real life work in newsroom on daily basis.
• Handled own column on Comcast website.
• Observe and shadow journalists on assignment and on deadline.
• Interacted with multimedia and working athletes and journalists.

Founder/Publisher, Iowa City, IA Spring 2010-Present

The Odyssey

• All-Greek newspaper beginning in Fall 2010
• Founded University of Iowa version of newspaper.
• Oversaw ad space, hiring and firing as well as distribution and what goes into the paper.
• Generated $20,000 in revenue to start paper.

Staff Writer, Iowa City, IA Spring 2009-Spring 2010

The Daily Iowan

• Beat reporter for Men’s Tennis, Women’s Track and Field and Women’s Rowing.
• Used video and related media to enhance stories.
• Newsedit as operating system for newspaper.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

On-Field Volunteer, Iowa City, IA Fall 2011

ESPN

• Aided production crew for Michigan/Iowa game

ACTIVITIES:

Member, Eminent Recorder

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

• Executive Positions Held: Eminent Chronicler, Homecoming Representative.
• Recipient of 2010 Iowa Beta “Brother Hero” Scholarship.
• Recipient of 2010 Steve Mashek Scholarship.