Adam Cook
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Award-winning journalist with over twenty-five years of experience in broadcast news and production. Content creation professional known for producing high-quality digital content that drives audience engagement. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive and impactful media. Recognized for adaptability and a keen focus on achieving results, leveraging expertise in social media management and multimedia production.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Content Creator
Edmonton Police Service
05.2022 - Current
- Enhance brand visibility by creating engaging digital content across various platforms.
- Produced high-quality video content that effectively communicated brand messaging and increased viewership.
- Develop visually appealing graphics for social media, resulting in higher engagement rates.
- Utilize a variety of multimedia formats in digital storytelling efforts to increase reader interest.
Freelance Producer/Videographer/Editor
The Creative Hive
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Produce original video content by working collaboratively with clients, videographers and editors to facilitate multimedia production.
Sports Director/Producer/Anchor/Video Journalist
CTV Edmonton
03.2005 - 02.2021
- Pitched and presented stories on the local sports scene while coordinating and delivering daily coverage. My goal was to always find unique stories and tell them in creative ways.
- -Sports Director supervising three staff members in department.
- -Proficient in Adobe Premier editing software and Luma.
- -Videographer.
Feature Producer for 2010 Winter Olympics
CTV/TSN
01.2010 - 02.2010
- Produced feature stories for CTV/TSN's coverage of 2010 Winter Olympics. News writer for Prime Time show with Brian Williams.
Sports Anchor/Reporter
A-Channel Edmonton
10.1999 - 10.2005
- Anchor/Reporter for three daily shows on A-Channel. Produced segments for weekly magazine show on the Edmonton Oilers.
Reporter/Sports Anchor
CTV Saskatoon
11.1998 - 09.1999
- Reporter/anchor. Produced and anchored provincial-wide sports segments on weekends.
Reporter/Anchor/Radio Host
CKSA Lloydminster
06.1996 - 10.1998
- Reporter and anchor for weeknight television Sports segment. Radio host and reporter.
Reporter/Anchor/Producer
CJFB Television
04.1995 - 06.1996
- News/Sports reporter and weather presenter. Anchored Noon broadcast.
- Produced feature stories for weekly magazine show on Agriculture.
Education
Diploma - Radio, Television And Broadcast News
SAIT-Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, ABFirst Year of Bachelor of Arts/transfer Program - undefined
University of Alberta
Fort McMurray, ABSkills
- Videography and editing
- Story development
- Research
- Networking
- Teamwork
- Works well under pressure
- Strong interviewer
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking
- Can lift heavy stuff
- Organizational skills
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Competitive
Accomplishments
- -2018 RTDNA Canada Sports Feature Reporting Award
- -Feature producer for 2010 Winter Olympics
- -Covered many major events:
- World Track and Field Championships, 2010 Winter Olympics, FIFA Women's World Cup, Stanley Cup playoffs, CFL Grey Cup Championships, The Brier, Scott Tournament of Hearts and World Men's Curling Championships
Languages
English
Timeline
Digital Content Creator
Edmonton Police Service
05.2022 - Current
Freelance Producer/Videographer/Editor
The Creative Hive
02.2021 - 01.2022
Feature Producer for 2010 Winter Olympics
CTV/TSN
01.2010 - 02.2010
Sports Director/Producer/Anchor/Video Journalist
CTV Edmonton
03.2005 - 02.2021
Sports Anchor/Reporter
A-Channel Edmonton
10.1999 - 10.2005
Reporter/Sports Anchor
CTV Saskatoon
11.1998 - 09.1999
Reporter/Anchor/Radio Host
CKSA Lloydminster
06.1996 - 10.1998
Reporter/Anchor/Producer
CJFB Television
04.1995 - 06.1996
First Year of Bachelor of Arts/transfer Program - undefined
University of Alberta
Diploma - Radio, Television And Broadcast News
SAIT-Southern Alberta Institute of Technology