Jeremy Crabtree
About Jeremy Crabtree
Jeremy Crabtree is a Digital Media Manager at Hearst, overseeing KMBC 9 News in Kansas City. He has a background in journalism and has received multiple awards for his work in digital media, including the 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Work at Hearst
Jeremy Crabtree has been serving as the Digital Media Manager at Hearst since 2017. In this role, he has significantly enhanced the digital presence of KMBC 9 News in Kansas City, Missouri. Under his management, the station's website became the most-visited news site in the region, achieving 209 million page views and 23 million video views from 2018 through August 2020. His strategic initiatives have focused on increasing audience engagement across digital platforms.
Experience at ESPN
Prior to his current role, Jeremy Crabtree worked at ESPN as a Senior Editor from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure in the Hartford, Connecticut area, he played a key role in content management and editorial oversight. His experience at ESPN contributed to his expertise in digital media and sports journalism.
Achievements in Digital Media
Jeremy Crabtree has consistently surpassed key performance indicator goals related to website sessions, video views, and social media engagements. He achieved this success in 2018 and 2019, and was on track to continue this trend in 2020. His efforts in digital media were recognized when he won the 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Social Media and Multimedia.
Background in Journalism
Jeremy Crabtree began his career as a sports writer at The Kansas City Star, where he worked from 1995 to 1998. He later pursued a degree in Journalism at Kansas State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts from 1993 to 1997. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in media and digital content management.