Resume

William S. Cheshier

Crystal City, MO

Objective:

My goal is to utilize my degree in communication, paired with my strong work ethic to continue to build my career in journalism, marketing, and public relations.

Qualifications/Skills

Experienced in Adobe Creative Suits including Premiere, Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Knowledgeable in using WordPress and WIX to manage and design websites
Familiar working with Avid Media Composer and Pinnacle Studios
Efficient in working with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel
Understanding of AP style writing
Capable of utilizing website and social media analytics to increase digital content presence

Work Experience:

KJFF Radio June 2016-Present Festus, MO

Sports Director

Anchored news, weather, and sportscasts during various times to the listening audience
Performed play-by-play for area high schools/colleges in numerous sports
Hosted a sports show from 4-5 pm breaking down local, regional, and national sports
Established relationships with area coaches and administration to develop daily sports stories
Served as lead digital and video content coordinator

KTJJ/KREI Radio February 1st, 2016-June 2016 Farmington, MO

Programmer/Play-By-Play Broadcaster

Anchored news, weather, and sportscasts at various times to the listening audience
Performed play-by-play for area high schools in basketball, baseball, and softball
Ran social media accounts to increase digital presence
Established relationships with area coaches and administration to develop daily sports content

WSU’s Murrow News Channel 8 August 2014-May 2015 Pullman, WA

Anchor/Reporter/Producer

Wrote, produced, shot, and edited news and sports pieces for the nightly newscast
Communicated to a live audience as an on-air reporter, anchor, and sports reporter
Posted updates on social media accounts for Murrow News 8
Produced nightly newscasts that aired on the WSU local television channel (Cable 8)

The Daily Evergreen August 2014-May 2015 Pullman, WA

Sports Reporter/Columnist

Beat reporter for WSU Football and Men’s Basketball
Produced well-written articles in a timely manner, met deadlines
Developed content for both the daily newspaper and website
Demonstrated interviewing skills working with collegiate athletes and coaches

Education:

Washington State University Graduated: May 2015 Pullman, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Emphasis in Broadcast News
Minor in Sport Management

References:

Kurt Schroeder: Sports Reporter/Anchor KFBB-TV
Sam Levitt: Communications Coordinator with the Corpus Christi Hooks
Greg McVey: Athletic Director at Jefferson College

Will Cheshier

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