Hi, I’m Jason Jimenez-Garrido, a Saint Xavier University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Studio Art. I have hands-on experience in audio and video production, as well as journalism, contributing to FanSided’s Audio Phix, Saint Xavier University’s The Xavierite, and WXAV 88.3 FM. I’m passionate about electronic media and radio broadcasting, and I’m eager to apply creative storytelling and technical skills in a collaborative media team. I’ve produced live sports broadcasts, hosted a weekly radio show, edited songs with Adobe Audition, and led the sports section for The Xavierite. I enjoy building engaging content across platforms and translating ideas into polished media products.

Jason Jimenez-Garrido

Hi, I’m Jason Jimenez-Garrido, a Saint Xavier University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Studio Art. I have hands-on experience in audio and video production, as well as journalism, contributing to FanSided’s Audio Phix, Saint Xavier University’s The Xavierite, and WXAV 88.3 FM. I’m passionate about electronic media and radio broadcasting, and I’m eager to apply creative storytelling and technical skills in a collaborative media team. I’ve produced live sports broadcasts, hosted a weekly radio show, edited songs with Adobe Audition, and led the sports section for The Xavierite. I enjoy building engaging content across platforms and translating ideas into polished media products.

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Hi, I’m Jason Jimenez-Garrido, a Saint Xavier University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Studio Art. I have hands-on experience in audio and video production, as well as journalism, contributing to FanSided’s Audio Phix, Saint Xavier University’s The Xavierite, and WXAV 88.3 FM. I’m passionate about electronic media and radio broadcasting, and I’m eager to apply creative storytelling and technical skills in a collaborative media team.

I’ve produced live sports broadcasts, hosted a weekly radio show, edited songs with Adobe Audition, and led the sports section for The Xavierite. I enjoy building engaging content across platforms and translating ideas into polished media products.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Contributor at FanSided Audio Phix; The Xavierite; WXAV
July 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote opinion articles such as album reviews for FanSided’s music site Audio Phix.
DJ at WXAV 88.3 FM (Saint Xavier University student radio station)
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Producing live sports broadcasts; hosting weekly radio show, “808’s & Body Slams”; editing explicit songs through Adobe Audition to censor profanity.
Sports Editor at The Xavierite (Saint Xavier University student newspaper)
December 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Led the sports section, ensured the quality of weekly sports layouts, served on the editorial board, and wrote weekly sports and occasional feature articles.
Floor Staff at Classic Cinemas – Cinema 12, Carpentersville, IL
March 1, 2023 - Present
Support theatre operations and customer service for cinema patrons.
Volunteer at F.I.S.H Food Pantry, Carpentersville, IL
December 1, 2020 - Present
Volunteer work supporting pantry operations.
Music Contributor at FanSid ed’s Audio Phix
July 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote opinion pieces such as album reviews for FanSid ed’s music site Audio Phix.
DJ at WXAV 88.3 FM (Saint Xavier University)
May 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Producing live sports broadcasts; hosting weekly radio show, '808’s & Body Slams'; editing explicit songs using Adobe Audition to censor profanity.
Sports Editor at The Xavierite
December 31, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Leading the sports section, ensuring weekly section quality in design/layout before publication; serving on the editorial board; writing weekly sports and occasional feature articles.
Floor Staff at Classic Cinemas
March 1, 2023 - Present
Volunteer at F.I.S.H Food Pantry
December 1, 2020 - Present
Music Contributor at FanSided
July 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote opinion articles such as album reviews for FanSided’s music website Audio Phix.
DJ at WXAV 88.3 FM
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Producing live sports broadcasts for WXAV 88.3 FM (student radio station); hosting weekly radio show, '808’s & Body Slams'; editing explicit songs through Adobe Audition to censor profanity.
Sports Editor at The Xavierite
April 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Leading the sports section of The Xavierite; ensuring weekly sports content quality; designing layouts before publication; serving on editorial board; writing weekly sports and occasional features.
Floor Staff at Classic Cinemas - Cinema 12
March 1, 2023 - Present
Floor staff responsibilities at Classic Cinemas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Saint Xavier University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Saint Xavier University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Saint Xavier University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Honorable Mention - Sports Column, Illinois College Press Association (ICPA)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Honorable Mention - Graphic Illustration, Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) Open Division
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Member, Lambda Pi Eta (National Communication Association) (Inducted by SXU's Alpha Beta Kappa chapter)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Lambda Pi Eta – Inducted into the Honor Society of the National Communication Association
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Illinois College Press Association Honorable Mention – Sports Column
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Illinois College Press Association Honorable Mention – Graphic Illustration
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) Honorable Mention - Sports Column (Small Schools)
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) Honorable Mention - Graphic Illustration
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Lambda Pi Eta (National Communication Association Honor Society) – Induction
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Inducted by SXU’s Alpha Beta Kappa chapter
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services