John Jamir Howerton 5000 Autumnwood Lane Brunswick Hills, OH 44212 Business: 216.410.5558 Website: www.jamirhowerton.com Email: [email protected]

Highly motivated communications, content and multi-media producer with significant experience within the National Football League – highlighted by skills acquired as a lead talent Sideline Reporter, Studio Host/Producer and proficient Digital Media Director. A distinct and proven track record of consistently meeting the performance requirement demands in one of the fastest paced media relations industry environments.

Summary of Qualifications: More than fifteen years of experience working in the National Football League playing key roles in building fresh content for television, radio and digital formats including, but not limited to website & social media. Popular with viewers and well-connected to the pulse of athletes found in a wide variety of environments, but especially within the dynamics of a professional locker-room. A well-traveled professional with a genuine interest in all subjects featuring an ability to gain the trust of sources and construct exclusive & breaking news story ideas. Strong ability to think fast, remain calm and diplomatic in an intense environment. A diverse, enriched and thorough experience level in the NFL provided a wealth of knowledge in meaningful roles that is sure to enhance and successfully grow an organization’s brand.

Experience:  Reporter  Feature Producer  Field Producer  Director  Host  Emcee  Audio Editor (Adobe Audition)

Career Achievements:  Emmy Nominated “Browns Insider” Sports-Program 2013-2011  Emmy Nominated “Browns Rewind” Nostalgia-Program 2013  Bronze Telly Award “Cleveland Browns Report” 2013  Top 10 NFL Websites “Most Time on Site” 2012  Top 10 NFL Websites “Video & Audio Engagement” 2012

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

New York Jets – Florham Park, NJ 2015-2016

Team Reporter, New York Jets (July 20, 2015 - Jan. 29, 2016)  TV Host, “JetLife” Jets weekly team magazine show (Airing: CBS2 – New York)  Web weekly written reports & video locker room updates, covering Jets storylines  Pre/Post Game Fan Engagement Web Show, “Jets Talk Live”  In-Stadium halftime interviews w/Alumni Players scoreboard element  Post-Game Reports Video/Written  Web Host “Jets in 90” video show highlighting Jets trending news  Web Host “Inside the Numbers” Jets weekly web video segment w/Player  Fan Engagement thru social networks (1,500 plus Tweeter Followers) WKYC TV Channel 3 – Cleveland, OH 2014-2015

Overnight Assignment Desk Editor, WKYC Channel 3 (Jan. 12, 2015 – June 26, 2015)  Assign photographers to live breaking news throughout Northeast Ohio  Monitor news scanners and websites for overnight breaking news  Establish working relationships with overnight EMS, Police, and Fire dispatchers to gain and confirm information from up-to-date reports in the field. (Beat Calls)  Move stories forward and break news (Write) on all digital fronts. WKYC.com, Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)  Work closely with Producers to create content for WKYC Morning Show  Substitute Field Reporter and Traffic Reporter upon request

Multi Media Journalist, WKYC Channel 3 (Sept. 3, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2014)  High Sports Producer: Shooting, Interviewing Head Coaches, Athletic Directors and Players  Building content for wkyc.com HS Sports Segments  Traffic Reporter and I-Alert Reporter for the WKYC Weekly Morning Show  Feature Reporter for the WKYC Sunday Morning Show  Day-side/Weekend Reporter: Responsible for creating content, following leads, and building relationships throughout the community  Produce written features attached to video content for wkyc.com  Engage viewers thru social media outlets

Cleveland Browns – Cleveland, OH 1999-2014

Content and Production Manager, Cleveland Browns (2008-2014)  Manage video content daily on the Browns Web-site  Host of the “2 Minute Drill” Browns daily web update sponsored by Cleveland Clinic  Maintained the same responsibilities as Talent/Producer  TV Host, “Browns Insider” Browns weekly team show (Airing: WKYC/STO)  Web Host, “Browns Report” Browns daily web show (Airing: clevelandbrowns.com)  Web Host, “Browns Chalk Talk” Browns Coach’s film show (Airing: clevelandbrowns.com)  Cleveland Browns Sideline Report, in game live reporting (Airing: ESPN 850/92.3 The FAN)  Correspondent Reporter Cleveland Browns Daily, weekly player updates (Airing: ESPN 850)  Fan engagement thru social networks (4,700 Tweeter Followers) tweet-ups and other social integration TV Host, “Beer Money” (2008-2010) Freelance Capability  On air talent, TV show host on Sports Time Ohio, sports trivia game show  Trade marked by IMG

On-Air-Talent/Producer, Browns TV, Cleveland Browns (2005-2008)  On-air-talent, to uphold the integrity of the Cleveland Browns when communicating team business; the face and voice of Browns WebTV and in-game scoreboard elements  Host half-time “Chevy Football Toss” in-game scoreboard elements  Included in the creative process and developing elements for Browns TV and Browns Web Radio  Live-to-tape Director for “Browns Recap” weekly show airing on Sports Time Ohio  Main point of contact for all supporting information needed for Browns TV shows airing on Sports Time Ohio

Manager, New Media/Associate Producer, Cleveland Browns (2003-2005)  Reported directly to the Executive Producer of “Brownstown 24/7” and responded to the Vice President, Business Development in matters involving game day stadium operations during Browns home Games.  Responsible for creating and organizing audio/visual programming for clevelandbrowns.com and Brownstown 24/7 weekly television show (Airing: WOIO/CBS 19)  Responsible for scheduling and conducting player interviews for “Brownstown 24/7”

Director of Player Development, Cleveland Browns (2001-2003)  Continuation of “Manager, Player Development” duties in addition to assisting and administering all aspects of the department  Identify the areas of player development needs, seek the resources to meet those needs and implement the programs  Organize seminars, i.e. financial, sexual abuse, anger management, life after football, education, as well as other personal growth programs

Manager, Player Development, Cleveland Browns (1999-2003)  Assist in organizing and coordinating all community and marketing related appearances involving players and management, as well as attending events  Represented the Cleveland Browns at the annual NFL Rookie Symposium

Excellent interpersonal skills; Experience in media and community relations; Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills; Able to meet deadlines; Proficient teaching skills.

EDUCATION: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD (1989-1993); B.S. Business Administration

Video Features Link:  DEMO-Reel “Jamir Howerton”  Browns 2 Minute Drill “Defensive –Backs Breakdown”  Browns 2 Minute Drill “Joe Haden and TJ Ward Turkey Give-Away”  Browns 2 Minute Drill “Rookie Update Barkevious Mingo”  Browns 2 Minute Drill “Jason Campbell 1 on 1” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxH4Dmdx4o&list=PLiJBCGxmGw3hDGvHlWhXmOlKp___BOoA0

References furnished upon request.