Jay Schander

About Jay Schander

Few things bring me greater joy than reading, writing, editing, and broadcasting current events to inform concerned citizens. I have lived and worked in the United States, Caribbean, and South Asia while developing and directing success in cross-cultural competency and adaptation. I seek to use my skills and problem solving to further the agendas of organizations and individuals concerned with the positive influence of international affairs. Skilled in Research, News Broadcasting, Monitoring/Evaluation, Training, Crisis Management, Social Media, Nonprofit Organizations, Team Building, Program Management, Oral Communication, and Written Communication

Experience

1. News Director

   Community First Broadcasting

   Oct 2019 — Present

   Managing the stations\' daily news operations, execute established goals, and direct staffResearch, write, edit, record, and deliver news segments both live and recorded for two radio stationsResponsible for initiating and managing content delivery on multiple platformsWork closely with the staff and management to establish news content, philosophy, and directionReview daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancePhone reporting, interviewing newsmakers, writing scripted material for stories, development and research of potential news stories, and operating the audio board and other digital equipment

Education

• University of South Dakota

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International/Global Studies

  2017 — 2019

• University of South Dakota

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2008 — 2012