Sports Journalist David Jablonski Masters Multimedia Reporting Through Self-Taught Skills

David Jablonski, a sports journalist for Cox Media Group in Ohio, has developed a comprehensive multimedia approach to sports reporting over nearly twenty years. He combines writing, photography, and videography in his coverage, particularly for University of Dayton Flyers basketball games. Jablonski, who graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 1999, initially focused solely on writing but later taught himself visual media skills through practical experience. He created a custom device in 2015 to attach his phone to a camera lens for simultaneous photo and video capture. His typical game day involves extensive multitasking: he begins with early morning travel, documents his journey on social media, produces pregame updates, halftime reports, and post-game coverage, and often works until midnight to complete photo galleries and video content. Jablonski notes that visual elements help him review plays and catch details he might otherwise miss. He is recognized as an Associated Press Top-25 voter for college football and basketball, a member of professional sports writing associations, and an award-winning author. His spouse, Barbara J. Perenic, is an award-winning photojournalist who recently transitioned to a writing and editing role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Jablonski's work has been honored by the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors for sports coverage.