Jayla L. Vanhorn
Aspiring Multimedia Journalist with 5+ Years of Experience | Expert in Writing, Reporting, and Production | Committed to Redefining the Athletic Narrative through Storytelling
- Role
- Video Crew Member at Cleveland Cavaliers
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jayla L. Vanhorn
From control rooms to center court, I help turn live moments into unforgettable fan experiences—with the goal of telling those stories on camera.I currently work with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a Video Crewmember, operating the Famous Group’s Vixi Suite from the control room to power real-time, in-venue engagement at live sporting events. As a Multimedia Sports Journalist, my long-term goal is to work as a Sideline Reporter and On-Camera Host / Sports Host, combining live production expertise with compelling, fan-focused storytelling.Using a multi-app software platform, I help bring fans directly onto the arena jumbotron through AI-enhanced photos (Photo Magic), live selfie video, and real-time polls that drive interaction and elevate sponsorship activations. Working in fast-paced, live-event environments has strengthened my ability to think on my feet, collaborate under pressure, and adapt in real time—skills essential to both live production and on-air roles.Outside the arena, you’ll likely find me coaching youth athletics or volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club, staying connected to the communities that make sports meaningful.I’m a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, where I earned a dual degree in Journalism and Sport Industry, and I’m building a career in broadcast media production and distribution with a clear on-camera trajectory as a Sports Host, Sideline Reporter, and Multimedia Sports Journalist.Highlights & Achievements:• First-ever all-female sports duo at Ohio State’s student newspaper; served as Assistant Sports Editor• Broke a college basketball transfer story with views, ranking as the second most-read article of the 2023 academic semester• Selected to interview NFL safety Damar Hamlin, facilitating a discussion on cardiac health advocacy• Created and produced Ohio State’s first all-female sports talk show, Unfiltered• Secured a broadcast internship with WKYC-TV (TEGNA) in the No. 19 marketLet’s connect if you want to learn more about my work in broadcast media and video storytelling—and where I’m headed next in the sports broadcast world.
Experience
Video Crew Member
Sep 2025 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Operate a multi-app fan engagement suite to broadcast live sports events and display video board content. • Process AI image transformations, manage live mobile streams and configure real-time polls to boost audience participation. • Troubleshoot on-site live feed issues to restore services quickly and minimize event disruption.
Education
Cuyahoga Community College
College Credit Plus (CCP)
Horizon Science Academy Cleveland High School
High School Diploma
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Sports Industry
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism
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