Joe Jacobi

Current

Interim Executive Director at USA Canoe/Kayak
Board of Directors at USA Canoe/Kayak

Past

Olympic Correspondent, Chattanooga Olympic Zone at WRCB-TV
Color Analyst, Canoe/Kayak at NBC Olympics
Olympic Gold Medalist, Two-time Olympian at United States Whitewater Team

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Joe Jacobi’s Summary

An authentic and connective Olympic and Outdoor personality who brings credibility, purpose, and fun to his presentation of a story. Uses an engaging process to develop the expertise of others into meaningful and entertaining broadcast content across multiple platforms. Adds tangible and intangible value to broadcast stakeholders - viewers, advertising partners, management and staff - by infusing passion, adventure, and fresh ideas in broadcasting pursuits.

Expertise and experience includes:

- Hosting
- Lifestyle and Feature Reporting
- Event Commentary including Color, Sideline, and Play-by-Play
- Video Blogging

Joe Jacobi’s Experience

Interim Executive Director

USA Canoe/Kayak

(Non-Profit; Sports industry)

October 2009 — Present (2 months)

Leading USA Canoe/Kayak through a transition period in which we'll challenge ourselves, get better, be remarkable and positioned to fly.
Board of Directors

USA Canoe/Kayak

(Non-Profit; Sports industry)

March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Olympic Correspondent, Chattanooga Olympic Zone

WRCB-TV

(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

January 2008 — November 2008 (11 months)

Host Chattanooga-related Olympic profiles for the evening news broadcast and contribute to the Chattanooga Olympic Zone blog - www.OlympicZone.blogspot.com
Color Analyst, Canoe/Kayak

NBC Olympics

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)

March 2008 — August 2008 (6 months)

Served as the Color Analyst for both Whitewater and Flatwater Canoe/Kayak at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Called over 20 Olympic races over 11 days of canoe/kayak competition with two different production teams. Also provided commentary and stand-ups for a one-hour broadcast of the Olympic Whitewater Trials on MSNBC.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Two-time Olympian

United States Whitewater Team

(Sports industry)

May 1992 — September 2004 (12 years 5 months)

Promoting "Olympic Values" and the best attributes of canoeing and kayaking through coaching, instruction, and professional presentations to all audiences on and off the river.