CAEL DENT
Westerville
Summary
Strategic Communications Professional with expertise in creating engaging digital content, managing website communications, and producing live broadcasts. Proven skills in storytelling, content development, and project coordination enable effective collaboration across departments to deliver audience-focused communications that enhance brand awareness and engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Athletics Communications
Denison University
Granville
04.2025 - Current
- Produce and publish digital content, including news releases, feature stories, season previews, and award announcements, supporting communications efforts for 26 varsity athletic programs.
- Manage website content through Sidearm CMS, maintaining schedules, rosters, biographies, statistics, and event information to ensure timely, accurate communication with fans, recruits, and alumni.
- Conduct interviews with coaches and student-athletes to develop compelling multimedia stories that increase audience engagement across digital platforms.
- Collaborate with coaches, administrators, photographers, and production staff to coordinate communications and deliver consistent messaging before, during, and after athletic events.
- Support live event operations through broadcasting, statistics, media relations, and game-day communications while managing multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments.
- Ensure all written communications align with organizational branding, AP Style, and editorial standards.
Student Reporter
T&C Media
Westerville
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Authored the publication's highest-performing article of 2024, generating the year's largest online readership.
- Conducted interviews with coaches, student-athletes, and university stakeholders to gather information and produce accurate, engaging content.
- Translated complex topics into compelling digital stories that informed and engaged readers.
- Researched, wrote, edited, and published news stories and feature articles while meeting strict publication deadlines.
Radio Host
WOBN Radio
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Delivered engaging live broadcasts, showcasing strong public speaking and on-air communication skills that captivated listeners.
- Engaged audience through conversational storytelling and thoughtful analysis, fostering a loyal listener base.
- Developed show rundowns, discussion topics, and interview questions, enhancing program relevance through research of emerging stories and industry trends.
- Planned, produced, and hosted weekly radio programs featuring sports news, current events, interviews, and commentary.
- Earned the Best Newcomer Award for outstanding contributions to WOBN Radio.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Communications
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH05-2025
Skills
- Digital content production
- Multimedia storytelling
- Press release writing
- AP Style Writing
- Social Media Platforms
- Broadcast Production
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
Timeline
Coordinator of Athletics Communications
Denison University
04.2025 - Current
Student Reporter
T&C Media
08.2024 - 04.2025
Radio Host
WOBN Radio
08.2022 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Communications
Otterbein University