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
Boone05-2022
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
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