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James McDaniel

Director Of Social Media & Digital Content at REELZ

James McDaniel has a diverse range of work experience. James began their career as a Law Clerk at Jack L. Simms Jr Attorney At Law from December 2004 to August 2006. James then worked as an Independent Contractor from January 2005 to January 2015, where they gained experience as a Precision Driver, Actor, and Production Assistant in various film and television projects. James joined Cumulus Media as a Radio Host from June 2017 to July 2017. Following this, they joined Sidney D. Torres IV | The Deed as a Social Media Director for the show's second season, which aired from June 2018 to September 2018. James was responsible for making the show trend on Twitter in the United States. From March 2017 to March 2020, they served as a Host and Producer at Scripps Networks Interactive, where they hosted HGTV's first-ever digital after show, the FIXER UPPER RECAP SHOW, and created a unique multi-scene format for the show. James then worked as an On Air Personality at ESPN Radio 97.7 from June 2010 till the present, covering topics such as Mixed Martial Arts, Pro-Wrestling, Boxing, and Entertainment. In 2017, they joined Puncher's Chance Media as the Director of Operations, overseeing the company's transition into Social Media Management and achieving Twitter trending success for CNBC's "The Deed" on several occasions. Finally, in May 2022, they took on the role of Director of Social Media & Digital Content at REELZ.

James McDaniel attended Louisiana Tech University from 1996 to 2001, where they studied Sociology and Economics. After a gap of two years, from 2003 to 2005, they enrolled at Northwestern State University to further their studies in Psychology. No information was provided regarding the degrees or certifications they obtained from either institution.

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  • Director Of Social Media & Digital Content

    May, 2022 - present