Jackson Bry
St. Louis
Summary
Qualified video and copy journalist with comprehensive background in sports journalism, feature journalism and editorial management. Proven track record of leading editorial teams and producing engaging content that resonates with readers or watchers. Also known to be very punctual and flexible with deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports editor
Daily Trojan
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed a staff of writers and helped pitch and select stories to write for the newspaper. Edited stories, finding grammatical errors or issues with assembly. Also helped with the layout of the print newspaper.
- Edited and curated sports content for print and digital platforms, ensuring high-quality journalism.
- Led editorial meetings to strategize coverage and enhance storytelling across various sports.
Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
Long Live Liborius
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Shot all footage for this documentary within a week while balancing coursework at USC in Los Angeles, as the subject was located in St. Louis. Took on primary editing responsibilities.
- The documentary was later selected for broadcast on Spectrum News 1 Network.
Design Staff
Daily Trojan
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Designed graphics for the Daily Trojan's Newspaper and Instagram using programs such as InDesign and Photoshop.
- Designed engaging layouts for print and digital publications, enhancing visual communication quality.
- Collaborated with editorial team to ensure alignment of design elements with content strategy.
Assistant sports editor
Daily Trojan
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Assigned as the beat writer for the USC men's basketball. Wrote previews and recaps, attended press conferences, all while assisting the editors in editing articles and placing them in the newspaper.
- Also wrote stories for the features section on any students with captivating stories.
- Collaborated with reporters to refine story angles and enhance editorial quality.
Founder
@facesofusc
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Instagram page that featured posts in which I approached students on campus and interviewed them about their background, who they are, etc. Later that day I would post their photo with a full length feature story.
Editor-In-Chief
Panorama
07.2019 - 05.2020
- I learned how to write convincing and precise stories while also perfecting grammar and design skills.
- While acting as editor-in-chief, the Panorama won more national awards it had ever won in a single year including the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold and Silver Crowns.
- Learned leadership skills while managing a staff of 50 people while balancing my own school work and other activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Documentary Film
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
High School -
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Saint Louis, MO05.2020
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- Adobe Photoshop
- In-Design
- Premiere Pro
- Strong grammar
- Storytelling
- Editing
- AP Style
- Photography
- Filmography
- Social media management
Accomplishments
- USC Dean's List student
- Short documentary selected to air on Spectrum News in Los Angeles
- National Scholastic Press Association 2019 Design of the Year
- Quill and Scroll National Champion for Feature Writing
- Missouri Journalism Education Association Honor Roll
Timeline
Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
Long Live Liborius
01.2023 - 01.2024
Sports editor
Daily Trojan
08.2022 - 05.2025
Founder
@facesofusc
08.2021 - 12.2021
Design Staff
Daily Trojan
01.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant sports editor
Daily Trojan
01.2021 - 08.2022
Editor-In-Chief
Panorama
07.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Documentary Film
University of Southern California
High School -
Ladue Horton Watkins High School