Resume

Jonathan Coffman’s Resume

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Profile

Using my journalistic and inquisitive eye I’m able to generate new and exciting ideas for content delivery using new or existing frameworks. My ability to take new ideas and concepts and translate them in team and managerial style as well as communicate the technical feasibility and usage allows me to effectively lead and organize new communication initiatives.

Managerial

Product Manager, PBS Engage - Public Broadcasting Service – May 2008-Present

PBS Engage is the social-media initiative of the Public Broadcasting Service. As product manager, I create new ideas and ways for PBS corporate, and all 350 member stations across the country to use and participate in social media. Launching products, services, and tools that PBS could use allowed me to creatively enhance and build upon my ideas and research in social-media.

Web Editor/Reporter – KOMU-TV 8 – Aug 2005-Present

I produced unique online content on a daily basis, coordinated and produced multi-platform news presentations, as well as managed, and presented breaking news. In addition to the content generation and editorial roles, I worked to integrate the technical operations of the station to enhance their online presence.

Convergence Reporter/Editor – Columbia Missourian – Aug 2005- Dec 2007

I generated weekly feature story ideas and sources, coordinated and produced multi-platform news coverage and researched and analyzed data for extended news projects.

KBIA-FM, Columbia, MO – Aug 2005-Dec 2006

As a convergence reporter and editor I worked with reporters and producers to gather story ideas and sources, lead and coordinate story meetings.  I also prepared and published packages and newscasts as podcasts.

Managerial Experience

Owner/Operator, Online Nursery – May 2006- Aug 2007

I founded this plant and seed company and grew it into an online mail-order company selling to retail and wholesale customers. I managed several employees, built the online ordering system, negotiated pricing with suppliers, and shipped over 3,000 live plants across the country.

ADA Assistant, Aug 2007-Present

As an assistant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator I worked with students and employees of the University of Missouri to ensure compliance with ADA rules and regulations. in addition, I researched and negotiated solutions for disabled persons affiliated with the University.

Education

Missouri School of Journalism, BJ May 2008, Convergence Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast and Online Media. Minor in Sociology.