Jerry McCormick

About Jerry McCormick

Emmy-winning, former journalist now professional communicator. I have a proven track record in crisis communications, brand marketing and managing strategies for internal and external stakeholders, public and media relations. I\'m also an expert at creating and managing communications plans and a great eye for detail as a former copy editor. Proficient in all forms of social media and Microsoft platforms. In my spare time, I teach students how to write and succeed in journalism by using AP Style, social media and the good old inverted pyramid in a classroom setting.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Palomar College

   Aug 2021 — Present

   I work with the students on teaching them the basics of broadcasting, such as producing, script writing, and reporting. For the second year in a row, we have won student awards at the regional Emmys. My students also produce a show which airs twice a month on a cable access channel.

Education

• Benedict College

  BA, Journalism

  1986 — 1990

• National University

  Digital Media

  2012 — 2013

• Dillon High School

  S.C

  1983 — 1986

Skills

• Hard News Reporting
• Storytelling
• Editing
• Magazines
• Video Editing
• Headline Writing
• Ap Style
• Breaking News
• Final Cut Pro
• Broadcast Journalism
• Social Media Marketing
• Newsletters
• Publishing
• Radio
• Blogging
• Video
• Publications
• Newspaper
• Newspapers
• Facebook
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Video Production
• Pop Culture
• Copy Editing
• New Media
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Fact-Checking
• Editorial
• Broadcast
• News Writing
• Public Speaking
• Television News
• Social Media
• Writing
• Public Relations