Carter Dewees
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Sports Broadcaster offering multi-year background providing passionate on-air coverage of sports to capture meaning and emotion of game for viewers and listeners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Sports Radio
Yale WYBCx Student Radio
08.2022 - Current
- Announced play-by-play to give detailed, sequential descriptions and running accounts of actions.
- Reported on Baseball, Football, and Basketball (Men's and Women's) athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Researched facts and stats to provide stories with surplus of detail to inform readers.
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide post-game analysis.
Freelance Journalist
Birmingham Times
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Wrote and conducted 2500-call survey of 2021 Birmingham Mayor’s race which accurately predicted outcome
- Wrote detailed profiles on local figures, generating more than 20,000 page visits
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
J-Z AMP Mentor
Dwight Hall at Yale
01.2023 - Current
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
Intern
Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Evaluated constituent needs and feedback to drive policy solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies: Sports & Immigration
Yale University
New Haven, CT05.2025
Skills
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Adobe Audition
- Microsoft Office
- Writing and Production
- Multimedia Research
- Teleprompter Use
- Production Operations
- Story Editing
- Recording Equipment
- Broadcast Journalism
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Intern
Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell
05.2023 - 07.2023
J-Z AMP Mentor
Dwight Hall at Yale
01.2023 - Current
Head of Sports Radio
Yale WYBCx Student Radio
08.2022 - Current
Freelance Journalist
Birmingham Times
01.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies: Sports & Immigration
Yale University
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