Experience

WGN-TV

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Television Host

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area - Co-host of "GN Sports" with Dan Roan on WGN-TV airing every weekday 10:30 p.m. Central - Contributor to WGN News

• Sports Anchor

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area - Sports Anchor for WGN Evening News at 4 p.m.

• Co-Host of CLTV's "Sports Feed"

  • May 2015 - Dec 2019

  Greater Chicago Area - Co-host of "Sports Feed" with Josh Frydman on CLTV airing Sunday through Thursday evening from 6:00pm-7:00pm Central - Contributor to WGN News



WGN Radio AM 720

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Air Personality 720AM WGN Radio & Regular Contributor www.wgnplus.com

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  Chicago, IL - Contributor to www.wgnplus.com with regular articles, podcasts, blogs and more - Former co-host of The Beat on WGN Radio - On The Game 87.7FM, hosted Jarrett, Harry & Spike every Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm



Jarrett W. Payton, LLC

• CEO

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  USA - Motivating / Inspiring speaker at charity functions, corporate events, sales conferences, etc. - Market, promote and sell Jarrett Payton's All-American Wheat Ale brewed by Argus Brewery - Research and operate various personal business opportunities to build small business brand - Attend various functions and events acting as host, master of ceremonies and/or guest speaker - Help companies brighten their brand especially through social media avenues



ESPN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESPNU Saturday "SportsNation" Announcer

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Bristol, CT - Studied and prepared to discuss NCAA college football players, teams and match ups - Reviewed games, articles, social media and related websites to educate myself on athletes, coaches and future games



Internet Streaming Corporation

• Host of "The Jarrett Payton Show" on www.jarrettpaytonshow.com

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

  Chicago, IL - Host radio show from Jarrett Payton Studio three days a week, two hours a day - Research and create content for Internet radio show - Oversee show rundown and coordinate with co-host and board operator - Secure and arrange guest appearances including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, and Jim Brown - Assist in securing advertising and sponsorships of "The Jarrett Payton Show" for live remote broadcasts - Develop international… Show more - Host radio show from Jarrett Payton Studio three days a week, two hours a day - Research and create content for Internet radio show - Oversee show rundown and coordinate with co-host and board operator - Secure and arrange guest appearances including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, and Jim Brown - Assist in securing advertising and sponsorships of "The Jarrett Payton Show" for live remote broadcasts - Develop international audience and awareness through various social media outlets and relationships Show less



ESPN1000 Chicago

• Co-Host Chicago Bears Post Game Show

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Chicago, IL Join J-Hood and I each Bears game day for the Ultimate Post Game Show, immediately following the Bears game. Find us on www.espnchicago.com or espn1000.com.



Toronto Argonauts Football Club

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Running back

  • May 2009 - Sep 2009



Alouettes de Montréal

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Running back

  • May 2007 - Jul 2008

  - Gained 852 yards, ranked fifth amongst running backs for 2007 CFL season - Scored eight touchdowns, ranked fourth amongst running backs for 2007 CFL season



Tennessee Titans

• Running back

  • May 2004 - Sep 2006

  Greater Nashville Area - Joined practice and/or active roster for 2004 and 2005 NFL seasons - Played third string running back for 2005 season, scoring 2 touchdowns and rushing for over 100 yards - Allocated to NFL Europe with Amsterdam Admirals for 2005 NFL off season - Lead NFL Europe team in rushing yards and touchdowns