JAY MOTIWALA
 📞301-366-1086 |📧 jaymotiwalatv@gmail.com  | 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-motiwala 
		   Reels: Jay Motiwala – Reporter/MMJ Reel | Jay Motiwala – Anchor Reel 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Multiplatform journalist with live anchoring, producing and MMJ experience in local, national and international newsrooms. Skilled in delivering impactful stories under deadline pressure, presenting information concisely and engagingly and building digital reach across platforms. Strong editorial judgement and confident on-air presence. Passionate about telling human stories that connect communities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW (NBC Affiliate)	Columbia, MO
Reporter/Anchor/Producer	August 2024 - Present
Digital Producer|Associate Producer|Production Assistant	August 2023 - December 2024 
•	Reported, shot and edited enterprise and same day packages as an MMJ, delivering compelling stories on tight deadlines
•	Anchored morning and evening broadcasts, praised for clarity, adaptability and composure during
            rundown changes
•	Increased digital reach by repackaging broadcast content for web and social platforms, boosting online
            audiences across Facebook, Instagram and X
•	Produced full 10 p.m. newscasts viewed by thousands, coordinating live shots, backtiming and real-time adjustments to ensure seamless delivery

Euronews	Brussels, Belgium
Social & Digital Media Intern	May 2025 - July 2025
•	Created 10+ vertical video explainers on European and global issues, distributed across Euronews’ social channels with each reaching 7k to 23k views
•	Conducted MOS and long-form interviews across Europe, tailoring content for digital-first audiences
•	Supported editorial and production teams on flagship shows Brussels, My Love? and Europe Today

FOX 5 DC (WTTG-TV)	Bethesda, MD
Television News Intern	June 2024 - August 2024
•	Wrote 20+ on-air scripts and published digital articles for coverage in a top-10 U.S. market, balancing broadcast and online storytelling styles
•	Shadowed and trained with veteran reporters and anchors, producing practice standups and live shots to refine broadcast delivery
•	Assisted control room operations by preparing rundowns and segment timing in iNEWS for live newscasts

EDUCATION
University of Missouri – Honors College 	    Columbia, MO	
Bachelor of Journalism	GPA 3.9/4.0	     
Double Minor in Political Science and Film Studies 					                               

HONORS AND RECOGNITION
TEGNA Mentorship Program, Selected Mentee
•	Chosen through a competitive collegiate selection process and mentored by TEGNA reporters and newsroom leaders on field reporting, MMJ workflow and newsroom standards