Jemma Silvestri
Reporter and Journalist
ABOUT
Hello and welcome! My name is Jemma and I am a recent graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelors in Communication and a minor in Sports Media.
I have a passion for connecting with people, while always remaining sincere and warm. Whether it be sports or any other field, I'm continuously eager to learn and expand my knowledge.
Please feel free to click around and view my current work!
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Experience organizing and managing a team
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Skilled in staying on top of deadlines and prioritizing time sensitive projects
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Always happy to work with others and meet new people
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Flexible and open to new ideas
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Constantly striving to present my highest quality work by demanding the best from myself
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Maintaining composure under pressure
WORK EXPERIENCE
2023-2025
Sports Director
WXCI 91.7 FM
Danbury, CT
Oct. 2024 - Dec. 2024
Social Media Intern
Danbury Hat Tricks
Danbury, CT
March 2024 - July 2024
Media Coordinator and News Desk Intern
Golf Performance Center/Junior Golf Hub
Ridgefield, CT
EDUCATION
Western Connecticut State University - School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts 2025
B.A. Communication, Minor in Sports Media
Magna Cum Laude
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Co- creating a female led sideline reporting team at WCSU
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Planning and scheduling WXCI's annual trip to New Orleans to report at Super Bowl LIX
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Directing a team of student reporters and journalists as Sports Director for the campus radio station WXCI 91.7 FM
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Co-hosting an on-air show and podcast