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James Dow

@jamesdow

I shape clear, high-impact executive communications and public affairs narratives across broadcast, streaming, and live audiences.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my executive communications, writing, content strategy, and crisis-coverage experience to shape credible narratives, engage stakeholders, and make complex information clear and actionable.

I've spent more than 25 years translating complex political, business, public policy, technology, and crisis issues into clear, credible communications for major national and local audiences.

At PIX11, I anchor, report, and host “PIX11 Community CloseUp with Jay Dow,” an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning public affairs program. I own its editorial lifecycle, from concept development, writing, and research through production and stakeholder engagement.

My reporting has driven meaningful public impact, including coverage connected to President Trump’s posthumous pardon of Jack Johnson and an investigation into New York City homeless-housing spending that contributed to heightened scrutiny and the resignation of the city’s Commissioner of Homeless Services.

Across PIX11, CBS News, WCBS, NY1, and WJAC-TV, I've led coverage during breaking news and crises, conducted high-level interviews, and partnered with editorial teams to deliver polished messaging. My work has earned more than 30 major journalism awards, including 17 News Emmys, Associated Press Awards, National Association of Black Journalists Awards, and Edward R. Murrow Awards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Anchor, Host, & Correspondent

Current

PIX11

Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 8 months)

Served as anchor, correspondent, and host in the New York market, delivering high-stakes communications and owning the full editorial lifecycle for an award-winning public affairs program.

Broadcast Journalism Writing Research Production Stakeholder Engagement Interviewing Editorial Leadership Public Affairs

Correspondent

CBS News

May 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 7 months)

Researched, co-wrote, and co-produced daily financial policy reporting from the U.S. Capitol during the 2010-2011 national debt crisis, and reported on topical and breaking news.

Financial Reporting Research Writing Production Breaking News

Morning News Correspondent

WCBS

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered high-pressure daily, investigative, enterprising, and breaking news coverage, requiring rapid analysis, clear writing, and sound editorial judgment.

Investigative Reporting Breaking News Editorial Judgment Government Relations Team Leadership

New Jersey Correspondent

WCBS

Oct 2002 - Dec 2008 (6 years 2 months)

Developed key local, county, and state government relationships and managed statewide coverage of daily and feature news reporting.

Government Relations Feature Reporting Editorial Leadership

News Correspondent

NY1 News

Jun 1999 - Sep 2002 (3 years 3 months)

Served as lead reporter for the nightly 10pm newscast, performing topical, investigative, enterprising, and breaking news reporting, with distinguished coverage of September 11th.

Investigative Reporting Breaking News Enterprise Reporting

Reporter

WJAC-TV

Jun 1998 - Jun 1999 (1 year)

Provided daily news coverage in addition to investigative, enterprising, and breaking news reporting.

News Reporting Investigative Reporting Breaking News

News Assistant

CBS News

Jun 1997 - Jun 1998 (1 year)

Assisted with production duties, including script copy editing and segment production.

Segment Production Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Activities and societies: Wrestling Team Most Outstanding Member; College Union Board Senior Editor; Fire 2 Publication

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Economics. Dean's List; Wrestling Team Most Outstanding Member; College Union Board Senior Editor; Fire 2 Publication.