Broadcast Support and Media Services Rep
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- TV Support and Broadcast Services at WeatherBug
- Past
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- Weather Intern at WTNH at LIN Television
- Office Assistant at Western Connecticut State University
- Resident Assistant at Western Connecticut State University
- Weather Intern at WBFF at Sinclair Broadcast Group
- Weather Intern at WRC at NBC Universal
- Education
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- Western Connecticut State University
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Jacob Wycoff’s Summary
Jacob Wycoff’s Specialties:
Forecasting, Creatively implementing graphics for on-air use, Weather Central 3D:Live system
Jacob Wycoff’s Experience
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TV Support and Broadcast Services
WeatherBug
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
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Weather Intern at WTNH
LIN Television
(Public Company; Broadcast Media industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
I work with Geoff Fox to create quality forecasts for Connecticut. I have made graphics that are used on air and contributed to the weather section of wtnh.com
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Office Assistant
Western Connecticut State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 3 months)
Here at FinAid, I have worked closely with students regarding their current financial aid status. I provided phone support for students and parents. I also have created spreadsheets to facilitate the use of the mail merge function.
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Resident Assistant
Western Connecticut State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2005 — December 2008 (3 years 5 months)
As resident assistant on campus, I am responsible for maintaining sanity in the buildings. My main job is helping residents out whenever possible, whether it is through tutoring, counseling, or fun activities. One of the other sides of the job is rule enforcement.
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Weather Intern at WBFF
Sinclair Broadcast Group
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; SBGI; Broadcast Media industry)
June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)
At WBFF, I immediately developed graphics that were used on the air. After only a few weeks, my entire forecasts were being used. I was able to great experience in front of the chromakey wall.
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Weather Intern at WRC
NBC Universal
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Entertainment industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
At WRC, I was responsible for many things. First, I had to tailor forecasts for Washington DC, N. Virginia, and Eastern Shore, MD. I also helped develop graphics to be used on air. During severe weather, I assisted in the relaying of information to the viewing public.
Jacob Wycoff’s Education
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Western Connecticut State University
Meterology , Operational and Theoretical Meteorology , 2004 — 2009
- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Chi Fraternity, Newman Club, Meteorology Club, School Mascot
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Jacob Wycoff’s Interests:
photography, forecasting, Italian music
Jacob Wycoff’s Groups:
Sigma Chi
American Meteorological Society
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WEATHERAmerica -
American Meteorological Society
Jacob Wycoff’s Honors:
Who's Who among College Students 2007-2008
Jacob Wycoff’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
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- new ventures
- expertise requests
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