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Ben Cole

Ben Cole

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Voice Talent. Photographer. Producer.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

On-Air Announcer

90.7 WFAE
07.2023 - Current
  • On-Air Host
  • Responsible for performing sponsor reads, forward promotion of shows, and operating the board for live NPR programming

Digital Sales Executive/On-Air Talent

Beasley Media Group
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Multimedia consultant for KISS 95.1, K104.7, V101.9, Power 98, Country 103.7, and FOX Sports 94.7
  • Responsible for prospecting, conducting client need analysis, creating and carrying out successful marketing campaigns for local businesses
  • Co-Host and Producer of The Uptown Sports Crowd on FOX Sports Radio 94.7
  • Created show rundowns, set up interviews, edited and produced clips for TikTok and Instagram

ESPN+ Crew Member

Appalachian State Athletics
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Perform various production (graphics, replay, camera operator) roles in support of ESPN+ and video board shows
  • Operate various systems including Newtek Tricaster, Ross XPression, Ross Carbonite
  • Assist with shooting and editing creative content
  • Backup broadcaster for ESPN+

Sports Director/On-Air

90.5 WASU-FM
12.2018 - 05.2022
  • Play-by-Play and color commentator for App State athletics
  • Host WASU talk show "SportsWrapp," every Tuesday 6-7p
  • Manage WASU sports team: maintain communication, make broadcast schedules, train staff

Reporter/Producer

AppTV
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assistant producer and backup anchor for "The A Game"
  • Reporter for App Weekly News

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications: Electronic Media/Broadcasting

Appalachian State University
Boone
05-2022

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere (video editing)

  • Adobe Audition (audio editing)

  • Microsoft Suite

  • Videography, Photography, Camera Operation

  • NexGen

  • Wide Orbit

  • Marketing

  • Social Media

  • Google Docs

  • Google Sheets

Timeline

On-Air Announcer

90.7 WFAE
07.2023 - Current

Digital Sales Executive/On-Air Talent

Beasley Media Group
06.2022 - 06.2023

Reporter/Producer

AppTV
01.2021 - 05.2022

ESPN+ Crew Member

Appalachian State Athletics
01.2019 - 05.2022

Sports Director/On-Air

90.5 WASU-FM
12.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Communications: Electronic Media/Broadcasting

Appalachian State University
Ben Cole