Carson Mercier
GOLETA,CA
Summary
Dynamic broadcast professional with extensive experience in sports programming and live show production, notably with KCSB Student Radio. Expert in Adobe Suite and play-by-play broadcasting, demonstrating exceptional people management and a knack for fast-paced environments. Achieved significant coverage of UCSB athletic events and hosted notable figures, showcasing a results-driven approach to engaging sports broadcasting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Member
KWVA 88.1 FM
09.2024 - Current
- Produce live sports talk show
Assistant Sports Director
KCSB Student Radio
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed year-round schedule for sports programming.
- Reported on all UC Santa Barbara athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Broadcast all mens and women's basketball, baseball, mens and women's volleyball, mens and women's soccer home games
- Trained and guided on air talent
Director of Broadcast Operations
Walnut Creek Crawdads
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained and guided on air talent for pre and post game show
- Utilized Adobe Suite to edit, mix and master audio and video for presentations and online broadcasting
- Broadcast all 44 games of 2023 season and 43 games 2024 season as both play-by-play and color commentator
- Assisted in production of Pre and Post game show
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
UCSB Baseball
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Broadcast 29 home games and 3 road games including the Santa Barbara Regional.
Podcaster
Self Employed
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Researched the subject of the interview
- Posted 30, 20-plus minute episodes to all streaming services
- Hosted MLB Draft Prospect Elijah Green and San Diego Padres Radio Broadcaster, Jesse Agler
- STN (Student Television Network) runner-up for the student-run podcast of the 2021-2022 school year
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2026
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA06.2024
Skills
- Play-by-play broadcasting
- People management
- Proficiency in setting up Roadmaker
- Proficiency in using the Adobe Suite
- Comfortable working in fast paced, team oriented environment
Timeline
Staff Member
KWVA 88.1 FM
09.2024 - Current
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
UCSB Baseball
02.2024 - 06.2024
Director of Broadcast Operations
Walnut Creek Crawdads
06.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Sports Director
KCSB Student Radio
04.2022 - 09.2024
Podcaster
Self Employed
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Oregon
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Santa Barbara City College
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