JONATHAN SCOTT COOPER
jonathancooper@ku.edu
(816) 719-8292
EDUCATION
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, news and information emphasis Major GPA: 3.84
Bachelor of General Studies in Film and Media Studies Major GPA: 3.96
Cumulative GPA: 3.81
Graduation date: May 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE Kansas City Royals, Kansas City, Missouri Clubhouse Attendant and Bat Boy, March 2008 - present
Assist in day-to-day operations of the Kansas City Royals' clubhouse including laundry, cleaning, bat boy duties and service for Major League baseball players
Interact and network with journalism professionals
KCTV-5 News, Fairway, Kansas Intern, January 2012 - May 2012
Wrote voiceovers, sound bytes and packages for stories airing on Tuesday night newscasts
Shadowed reporters and photographers
Went undercover to expose fake IDs in investigative report
BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE KUJH-TV, Lawrence, Kansas Anchor, Reporter and Production Assistant, August 2009 - present
Compiled statistics and information about all of KU's varsity sports
Anchored a live, weekly sports talk show on KUJH-TV
Report, photograph and edit news packages on a weekly basis
Edit material on Final Cut Pro
KJHK Radio, Lawrence, Kansas On-Air Sports Personality and Producer, August 2010 - present
Composed statistics and interesting facts to share on air as part of a weekly radio program
Anchor pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows for football and basketball
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Sigma Chi Fraternity Scholarship, Public Relations, Intramural, Judicial Board and Chapter Room Manager Chairs, August 2009 - present
Organized scholarship dinner event with more than 60 alumni and students
Mediated scholarship checks through a fund for students with qualifying grade point averages
Composed letters to alumni, the University and outside organizations on behalf of the fraternity
Created and updated the chapter website
Produced videos used for recruitment and alumni relations
Scheduled and organized teams for intramural events through the University
Determined punishments for members that violated the chapter rules
Rock Chalk Revue, Lawrence, Kansas Cast Member and Director of Pre-Show Video, January - March 2011
Wrote, videotaped and edited a pre-show video for three sell-out performances
Performed in the annual show that raises more than $60,000 for the United Way of Douglas County
HONORS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
University of Kansas Dean's List - six semesters
University of Kansas Midwest Student Exchange Scholarship
Quiktrip Scholarship Recipient for outstanding academic achievement
Broadcast Education Association Member
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for students in the top 10 of their class
