Braden Carmen
Dunkirk,NY
Summary
I am an experienced writer and photographer with many years of experience working in the public eye. I build strong working relationships with those I interact with regularly. I am a consistent and low-maintenance employee who values maintaining a strong public image of both myself and the organization I work for.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
News/Sports Reporter
Dunkirk OBSERVER
Dunkirk, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Reported on local sports and news events and provided timely updates.
- Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, superintendents, supervisors, and community members for feature stories.
- Wrote articles covering local events and matters of public interest.
Sports Reporter/Editor
Dunkirk OBSERVER
Dunkirk, New York
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Designed and created content for daily newspaper sports sections.
- Hired and trained reporters who worked under my direction.
- Handled scheduling for staff, freelance photographers, and event coverage.
Sports Radio Broadcaster
KJACK Radio
Flagstaff, Arizona
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Hosted weekly talk show and regular sports broadcasts as play-by-play announcer, engaging listeners with in-depth analysis and commentary.
- Emceed community events, including music festivals, fostering local engagement and promoting station visibility.
- Trained staff on live broadcasts and conducted performance reviews to enhance broadcast quality and team skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 09.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
- Writing and speaking
- Event coverage/content creation
- Leadership experience
- Community connections
Timeline
News/Sports Reporter
Dunkirk OBSERVER
08.2022 - Current
Sports Reporter/Editor
Dunkirk OBSERVER
10.2017 - 05.2020
Sports Radio Broadcaster
KJACK Radio
09.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Northern Arizona University
09.2012 - 05.2016