
Jackie Rae is a multimedia journalist, host, and reporter known for her engaging storytelling and community-focused journalism. She has worked with various media outlets, producing content across television, radio, and digital platforms. Jackie often covers social issues, sports, and entertainment, bringing a thoughtful and relatable perspective to her reporting.
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Her work has also extended into podcasting, where she discusses diverse topics, often with a focus on empowering and educating her audience. Through The Jackie Rae Show, for example, she dives into conversations about social justice, personal growth, and current events, often featuring guest interviews. Her ability to connect with audiences through both her journalistic work and her podcasting has built her reputation as an impactful communicator in her field.
Editor at Large | B-Code Media
Santa Monica, California
December 2023 – Present
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Oversee the newsroom, guide the editorial team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality sports news content.
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Demonstrate exceptional skills in content editing, news writing, and multimedia integration.
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Craft compelling human-interest sports stories that celebrate and amplify Black excellence, highlighting the personal and professional achievements of athletes.
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Conduct in-depth research on athletes' personal pursuits and achievements to uncover newsworthy content, and strategically plan articles for a monthly online magazine, including assigning stories to writers.​
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Sports Host/Producer | iOne Media
Los Angeles, California
December 2018 – Present
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Write, produce, and solo anchor 5-6 sports updates for YouTube and all streaming/social platforms.
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Co-anchor morning live show Monday to Friday.
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Lead Anchor for live morning show during NBA playoffs, NBA Finals, and NBA Draft.
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Network with sports and broadcast leaders to develop professional contacts.
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Understand public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
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News Anchor | iHeartRadio
Burbank, California
April 2024 – December 2024
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Recognized for clear and engaging on-air presence, exceptional interviewing skills, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
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Provide accurate and timely information while maintaining journalistic integrity.
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Collect data from various sources, including professional sources, to create four cohesive newscasts per hour for KFI AM 640.
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Multimedia Journalist - Columnist | The Long Beach Post
Long Beach, CA
May 2021 - March 2024
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Research political, police, educational, and other data and report on their effects on marginalized communities in Long Beach.
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Deliver news content through various mediums, including video, written stories, and social media shorts.
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Produce a weekly podcast featuring political and community leaders, highlighting stories often overlooked in marginalized communities.
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Focus on community issues to ensure relevant and engaging content.
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Media Relations Officer | Saipan Police Department
Saipan
December 2017 – December 2018
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Plan, develop, and implement public relations strategies for the Saipan Police Department.
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Manage all media, press, and public relations issues.
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Produce, shoot, and edit weekly news stories regarding any criminal or safety issues for the CNMI News Channel.
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Create and distribute press releases to local media.
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Research, organize, and act as the spokesperson for press conferences.
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Maintain all DPS social media accounts.
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News Anchor/Sports Reporter | KSPN2 News
Saipan
June 2017 – December 2018
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Anchored nightly 6 p.m. newscast.
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Collaborated with the news director to select and prioritize content.
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Selected footage and sound bites to include in the broadcast to ensure consistency.
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Maintained relationships with local government as well as fire and police departments to generate news leads.
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Ensured broadcast was within time limits.
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Wrote, edited, and produced 2-3 stories per day, including VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages.
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Produced, shot, and edited weekly health segments.
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Covered national, local, and collegiate sports for weekly sports updates.



