Jaden Jefferson
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Experience
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WGTE Public Media
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter, Host
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Mar 2023 - Present
Ahead of the launch of "To The Point with Doni Miller", I worked with WGTE to see what opportunities were available for me to contribute to the local talk show — and the rest was history! Check out my new segment, Fridays at 8:30 on WGTE, or at wgte.org/tothepoint. Ahead of the launch of "To The Point with Doni Miller", I worked with WGTE to see what opportunities were available for me to contribute to the local talk show — and the rest was history! Check out my new segment, Fridays at 8:30 on WGTE, or at wgte.org/tothepoint.
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Multimedia Journalist, Anchor, Host, Producer
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Feb 2019 - Present
As Toledo's youngest journalist, my work has involved covering day-to-day news events, with beats including breaking news, city council, crime, lifestyle features, health, feel-good stories, and even investigations that brought change — including the case of missing Michigan woman Dee Ann Warner. I've also had the opportunity to interview Ohio senate candidate Tim Ryan on multiple occasions to the likes of Donald Trump Jr. as he stumped for Ryan's opponent, J.D. Vance. During the 2020 election season, I was able to cover former President Trump's many visits to Northwest Ohio. I consistently update on social media with the latest news developments, as well as teases for stories running later in the day. On Wednesdays, I host and produce "Around T-Town", a segment that profiles local businesses and organizations in my community of Toledo, Ohio. It airs Wednesdays at noon on my YouTube page. Then, on Saturdays, I transition to the role of anchor and executive producer of "Toledo News This Morning", which airs Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. And on Sundays, I serve as host and producer of "Community Focus", a public affairs program that runs at 11 a.m. I have established and maintained connections with community leaders, members, and organizations. All while serving as a welcoming, outgoing, supportive personality — and champion for members of my community. Since the beginning, my goal has been to do reporting that thrived on ethics, as well as clear, concise, and accurate communication with viewers. Show less
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Entertainment Reporter
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Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
Interviewed multiple celebrity guests in 2019. Then in February 2022 — Ellen herself! Interviewed multiple celebrity guests in 2019. Then in February 2022 — Ellen herself!
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Toledo Lucas County Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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100 - 200 Employee
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Host
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
• Hosted, produced, and published paid segments. • Served as social media influencer to promote library services. • Hosted, produced, and published paid segments. • Served as social media influencer to promote library services.
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American Advertising Federation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Host
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Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
• Served as host of the Toledo chapter of the American Advertising Federation's (AAF) Mosaic Awards. • Served as host of the Toledo chapter of the American Advertising Federation's (AAF) Mosaic Awards.
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Sky
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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U.S. Correspondent
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
• Provided coverage of President Joe Biden's Inauguration. • Conducted interviews with young people about the inauguration. • Covered winter storm that devastated the state of Texas. • Provided coverage of President Joe Biden's Inauguration. • Conducted interviews with young people about the inauguration. • Covered winter storm that devastated the state of Texas.
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Smithsonian Institution
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Host
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Mar 2020 - Feb 2021
• Interviewed veteran astronaut Alvin Drew. • Coached a student on the basics of conducting an Interview with a veteran. • Provided VO for World War II PKG. • Conducted student interview with Alex Mather. • Conducted interview with Jim Norman, Director of Launch Services at NASA. • Appeared in "Stem in 30" season 7. • Interviewed veteran astronaut Alvin Drew. • Coached a student on the basics of conducting an Interview with a veteran. • Provided VO for World War II PKG. • Conducted student interview with Alex Mather. • Conducted interview with Jim Norman, Director of Launch Services at NASA. • Appeared in "Stem in 30" season 7.
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the LEGO Group
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Denmark
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Host / Spokesperson
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Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
Hosted the following segments as part of LEGO's 'Rebuild The World' campaign: • How This LEGO Fan Helped Provide Over 325,000 Meals to Kids - Built by Kids. • This LEGO Fan Helps Kids Turn Challenges into Superpowers - Built by Kids. • This Lego Fan Organized Donation Drives to Collect LEGO Sets for Kids -Built by Kids. • The Runyon Family -The Archibald Project. Hosted the following segments as part of LEGO's 'Rebuild The World' campaign: • How This LEGO Fan Helped Provide Over 325,000 Meals to Kids - Built by Kids. • This LEGO Fan Helps Kids Turn Challenges into Superpowers - Built by Kids. • This Lego Fan Organized Donation Drives to Collect LEGO Sets for Kids -Built by Kids. • The Runyon Family -The Archibald Project.
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Contributor, Live with Kelly and Ryan
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
• Reported for "Live! With Kelly and Ryan" comedic segment regarding Daylight Saving Time. • Discussed my coverage of the 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. • Was interviewed alongside my family for talkback segment. • Reported for "Live! With Kelly and Ryan" comedic segment regarding Daylight Saving Time. • Discussed my coverage of the 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. • Was interviewed alongside my family for talkback segment.
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Entertainment Reporter
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2019
• Was interviewed by Ellen Degeneres. • Interviewed Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, and Naomi Osaka as part of "Jaden Backstage" segment. • Was interviewed by Ellen Degeneres. • Interviewed Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, and Naomi Osaka as part of "Jaden Backstage" segment.
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Education
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Maumee Valley Country Day School
General Studies, Journalism