I'm a 40-year Emmy Award-winning media professional with a track record as on-camera talent, video producer, and entrepreneurial leader. I help people become better communicators by translating TV production skills into everyday life, coaching, and training that build confidence and clarity in any setting. Over the years I’ve trained hundreds of young people and executives, launched educational programs, and built teams that set sales records. My approach blends storytelling with practical communication techniques, empowering others to tell compelling stories on screen and in person.

Jimmy Young

I'm a 40-year Emmy Award-winning media professional with a track record as on-camera talent, video producer, and entrepreneurial leader. I help people become better communicators by translating TV production skills into everyday life, coaching, and training that build confidence and clarity in any setting. Over the years I’ve trained hundreds of young people and executives, launched educational programs, and built teams that set sales records. My approach blends storytelling with practical communication techniques, empowering others to tell compelling stories on screen and in person.

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I’m a 40-year Emmy Award-winning media professional with a track record as on-camera talent, video producer, and entrepreneurial leader. I help people become better communicators by translating TV production skills into everyday life, coaching, and training that build confidence and clarity in any setting.

Over the years I’ve trained hundreds of young people and executives, launched educational programs, and built teams that set sales records. My approach blends storytelling with practical communication techniques, empowering others to tell compelling stories on screen and in person.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sports Producer at WBZ-TV 4 (NBC Boston)
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1978
Produced sports content early in my career, contributing to on-air sports programming at age 20.
Sportscaster at WGME TV 13 (CBS) Portland, ME
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1992
Full-time sportscaster, delivering game coverage and sports segments.
Host/Reporter/Anchor at NECN
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1998
Show host for Jimmy Young’s SportsWorld; Reporter/Anchor duties across sports programming.
Color Analyst at MLS New England Revolution (TV-COMCAST SportsChannel)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997
Color analyst for MLS broadcasts during 1996-1997 season.
Sales Account Executive & Local Sales Manager at NECN
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Led local media sales; contributed to record-setting performance.
Account Executive at Boston Globe Media
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Managed a large multi-million dollar book of business in media sales.
President & Founder at Young Broadcasters of America Inc.
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Innovative entrepreneur; trained over 500 young people and C-level executives; Emmy Award nomination for KSports New England.
Adjunct Multi-Media Instructor at Emerson College; Curry College; Dean College
January 1, 2009 - Present
Teaching across sports PR, mass media, multi-media storytelling; course design and delivery.

Education

BA at Tufts University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1979
Broadcast Sports Institute Program at Boston University Institute in Broadcast Sports
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
NSSA Sportscasters Training
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other