Jordan Cronin
Summary
A self-motivated and hard-working individual with 10 years of experience working in the media industry. An excellent communicator with strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Experience of working under pressure. Ready for a new challenge.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Newcastle United Football Writer
Iconic Media Group
2018.09 - Current
- Extensive experience of covering live football matches, as well as regularly speaking to high-profile figures within the industry.
- A track record of hitting weekly and monthly page view & video targets through producing a variety of engaging content.
- Knowledge of what it takes to grow social media channels. Grew Newcastle World's Newcastle United Facebook page from 0 followers to 49,000, one of the biggest in the company.
Media manager
Blyth Spartans AFC
2017.11 - 2021.11
- Led Blyth's media operation, producing engaging written and video content for website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, enhancing the club's online presence.
- Led 'Pack Croft Park' campaigns, notably helping the club to average a crowd of 1,000 at the end of the 2018/19 season as they reached the National League North play-offs.
- Developed strategies for new kit and merchandise launches, aimed at driving sales growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism
The University of Sunderland
Sunderland 2015.09 - 2018.07
Skills
- Sports journalism
- Media experience
- Content creation
- Video Editing
- Audience engagement
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Creative
Accomplishments
- Won Ede & Ravenscroft Award in recognition of outstanding academic performance.
- Nominated for Iconic Media Group's Rising Star of the Year award in 2019.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Newcastle United Football Writer
Iconic Media Group
2018.09 - Current
Media manager
Blyth Spartans AFC
2017.11 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism
The University of Sunderland
2015.09 - 2018.07