Alex Golden
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Innovative podcast host skilled in audio editing, interview techniques, and content strategy. Successfully increased listener engagement through targeted social media promotion and refined content based on audience feedback.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Podcast Host
Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast
Indianapolis, IN
09.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging content for weekly podcast episodes on Pacers basketball topics.
- Conducted interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the basketball community.
- Built a loyal audience through effective social media promotion and listener engagement.
- Analyzed listener feedback to refine content and improve overall podcast experience.
- Mentored aspiring podcasters through workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Edited recorded events and interviews into radio appropriate content.
- Increased listeners through advertisements and dynamic hosting.
- Built relationships with sponsors to acquire additional funding sources for ongoing operations.
- Developed a podcast format to ensure consistency in content production.
- Conducted pre-interview research and prepared questions for guests.
- Recorded voiceover segments for intros, outros, and transitions between sections of the podcast episode.
- Researched potential guests who could bring value to the show based on their expertise or experience.
- Edited audio files using digital software programs such as Audacity or Adobe Audition.
- Created show notes for each episode that included summary information about the topic discussed and links to related resources.
- Identified opportunities for cross-promotion with other podcasts or influencers in relevant industries and niches.
- Published new episodes on designated platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, YouTube.
- Assisted in creating artwork and logos used for branding purposes within each episode's digital assets.
- Maintained an archive of all past episodes in order to develop ideas for future content creation.
- Promoted the podcast through social media channels to increase awareness of the show among target audiences.
- Solicited feedback from listeners to improve future episodes of the podcast series.
- Organized recording sessions with guests, including scheduling and booking venues.
- Interviewed show guests about lives, work or topics of current interest.
Writer
Blue And Golden
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted interviews to gather information for feature stories.
- Utilized social media to promote published articles and engage audiences.
- Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
- Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
- Analyzed target audience needs when creating content that meets their expectations.
- Monitored current events for potential story ideas or topics relevant to company objectives.
- Wrote postgame stories for Pacers game with a unique twist, highlighting 10 things that stood out from each game.
Writer
FanSided
Indianapolis, IN
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Wrote articles about the Indiana Pacers on a weekly basis
- Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
- Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
- Utilized social media to promote published articles and engage audiences.
- Adapted writing style to fit different audience needs and preferences.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian School
Indianapolis, IN06-2011
Skills
- Content creation
- Audio editing
- Interview techniques
- Social media promotion
- Podcast production
- Content strategy
- Audience engagement
- Research skills
- Adaptability in writing
- Strong interviewing
- Guest interviewing
- Microphone setups
Timeline
Writer
Blue And Golden
10.2023 - 05.2024
Writer
FanSided
10.2022 - 05.2023
Podcast Host
Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast
09.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian School