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Caden Frank

Spokane,WA

Summary

Skilled sports journalist. Four years of experience writing for the Associated Press and the Spokesman-Review. Communication and media experience as Assistant Sports Information Director at Whitworth University.

Experience in writing, video & audio, NCAA Live Stats, Podcasting, and general sports communication. Covered Washington State Cougar athletics, Gonzaga basketball, Whitworth athletics, and covered March Madness for the AP. Highly effective communicator, well-versed in interviewing high level coaches and athletes, proficiency with digital content and design.

Creative mind, quick-learner, driven.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Reporter

Associated Press
08.2021 - Current
  • Published articles for ESPN and the NCAA.
  • Washington State/Gonzaga
  • Worked under quick deadline, able to produce quality content in short amounts of time.
  • Vast experience interviewing high-level athletes and coaches (NCAA, NFL).

Assistant Sports Information Director

Whitworth University
09.2023 - Current
  • Daily press releases, game previews and recaps for Whitworth athletics
  • Communication internally while coordinating with SIDs at other schools
  • Created the Whitworth Pirate Podcast.
  • Interviewing, engaging with coaches and athletes
  • NCAA Live stats for football, basketball, soccer
  • Fast-paced environment, connecting Whitworth athletics with outside media.

Podcast Host

The Frank Take
01.2021 - Current
  • Produced and hosted the show.
  • Ran social media account (@the_frank_take)
  • Designed the shows logos and graphics
  • Generated NFL content on all 32 teams.
  • Orchestrated interviews with several guests, co-hosts.

Sports Desk Staff

Spokesman-Review
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Sports Desk and Digest
  • Covering national headlines for the paper.
  • Proficient with InDesign 2023.
  • Several articles published for both the digital and print version of the newspaper.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Washington State University
Pullman
05.2022

Skills

  • Sports Writing
  • Video and audio editing
  • Communication
  • Podcasting
  • Social Media
  • NCAA Live Stats
  • Self-Motivated
  • Pressers, Recaps, Features, News

Timeline

Assistant Sports Information Director

Whitworth University
09.2023 - Current

Sports Desk Staff

Spokesman-Review
10.2022 - 09.2023

Sports Reporter

Associated Press
08.2021 - Current

Podcast Host

The Frank Take
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Washington State University
Caden Frank