Arielle Schafer
Birmingham,AL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WIAT-CBS 42
Birmingham, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Reported on local college, high school, professional athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Pitched creative story ideas during editorial meetings that led to increased feature stories on local athletes and teams.
- Managed tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in high-pressure environments.
- Responsible for producing, editing, shooting and scheduling weekend newscasts
- Hosted, produced, created content for weekly 30-minute "Sports Sunday" show
- Responsible for coverage of Alabama, Auburn, UAB, Samford, Professional Teams, and High School Sports in the Birmingham Area
Sideline Reporter
ESPN+
Birmingham, AL & Lubbock, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Served as sideline talent for Samford Men's & Women's Basketball games
- While in Texas, served as sideline talent for all Texas Tech Women's Basketball home games and for Texas Tech Football's spring game
- Enhanced viewer experience by delivering accurate and timely sideline reports during live broadcasts.
- Gained trust of interview subjects through respectful questioning techniques that elicited thoughtful responses.
- Conducted thorough research on teams and athletes to deliver informed analysis during pre-game, halftime, and post-game segments.
Sports Director
KLBK-TV
Lubbock, TX
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Promoted from Weekend Sports Anchor to Sports Director within first 3 months at KLBK-TV
- On-Air talent for weekly 6 and 10 pm newscasts
- Responsible for producing, editing, shooting and scheduling daily 6 and 10 pm weekly newscasts
- Created and pitched daily sports stories to sports department
- Responsible for writing sports articles for web and helping create social media content for all KLBK Sports Connection platforms
- Produced and hosted weekly high school football show
- Responsible for coverage of Texas Tech Athletics, local DII & DIII schools and High School Sports in the Lubbock Area
Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
WVUA 23 News
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Produced, edited, and anchored 10pm weekend Sportscasts
- Shot, edited, and produced sports content for weekly newscasts
- Covered Alabama Athletic events and local high school sporting events
- Produced weekly sports shows such as "Tider Insider" and "Crimson Cover"
Sports Reporter/Production Intern
Crimson Tide Productions
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Shot, edited, and was On-Air talent for Rolltide.com and TideTV Studio Shows
- Responsible for producing interviews with players and coaches
- Gained experience as sideline reporter for SECNetwork+ covering SEC Women's Basketball and SEC Soccer
Education
Bachelor of Arts - News Media
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2020
Skills
● Adobe Creative Suite
● INews
● ENPS
● LiveU
● Camera Operation
● Video and Image Production
● Microsoft Office
● Broadcast Production
● Live Reporting
Accomplishments
- Former Division I Athlete at the University of Alabama who rowed for the Tide from 2016-2021
- Earned all-SEC academic and All-Big 12 honors
Timeline
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WIAT-CBS 42
09.2023 - Current
Sideline Reporter
ESPN+
12.2021 - Current
Sports Director
KLBK-TV
12.2021 - 09.2023
Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
WVUA 23 News
05.2021 - 08.2021
Sports Reporter/Production Intern
Crimson Tide Productions
08.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - News Media
The University of Alabama