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Christopher Rauch

Hoboken,NJ

Summary

WGA writer and meticulous audio editor with 20 years of professional experience in multiple fast paced newsrooms. Strong background in audio editing, news writing, show producing, guest booking and technical areas. Quick learner with a fun sense of humor who thrives under tight deadlines.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

News Producer/Writer

1010 WINS Radio
03.2023 - Current

Freelance news writer and editor working multiple dayparts.

News Producer/Writer

WCBS News Radio 880
09.2005 - 08.2024
  • Writer, producer, assignment editor for every daypart. Job involved quick decision making and tight deadlines. Especially during breaking news.
  • Booking guests for live shows including politicians, athletes, scientists, celebrities, doctors and the newsmakers of the day.
  • Audio editor and guest booker for daily podcasts.
  • Video editor for reporter stories posted to web and social media sites.
  • Commercial production, including recording scripts read by talent and mixing audio.
  • Engineer/Board Operator for live news shows as well as Mets and Yankees games. Jobs included playing audio elements, communicating with talent and fixing problems on the fly.
  • Posting stories to website and all social media platforms.

Producer/Writer for The Osgood File

CBS Radio Network
03.2010 - 09.2017
  • Worked with legendary CBS News anchor Charles Osgood on his radio show until his retirement in 2016. Jobs included pitching stories, writing news scripts, gathering sound, conducting interviews and editing the show for broadcast. Often under tight deadlines which were never missed.

Engineer & Audio Board Operator

ESPN Radio New York 1050 AM
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Audio board operator in the studio for live sports radio talk shows.
  • Studio engineer/board operator for live Knicks and Rangers games.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Broadcast Emphasis

Kean University
Union, New Jersey
05.2005

A.A.S. - New Media Technology

County College of Morris
Randolph, New Jersey
05.2002

Skills

  • Audio Editing - Adobe Audition, Avid Pro Tools, Audacity, Audio Vault
  • Video Editing - Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro
  • Audio Board Operator - Studio mixing consoles both digital and analog
  • Newsroom Systems - Burli, AP ENPS, Avid iNews, Wide Orbit, Enco
  • Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, etc

OTHER WORK:

  • Freelance hockey writer with multiple stories related to the sport published online including ESPN and CBS News
  • Co-Host of a weekly music and talk radio show at Kean University on WKNJ 90.3 FM in 2004.
  • Intern at County College of Morris TV studio.
  • Winner of “The Joseph B. Sauder Media Award” for excellence in media arts at County College of Morris in May 2002.
  • Winner of Young Filmmakers Award at Hackettstown, NJ film festival in 2000.
  • Amateur stand up comic, karaoke singer and stock trader.

Timeline

News Producer/Writer

1010 WINS Radio
03.2023 - Current

Producer/Writer for The Osgood File

CBS Radio Network
03.2010 - 09.2017

Engineer & Audio Board Operator

ESPN Radio New York 1050 AM
01.2009 - 01.2011

News Producer/Writer

WCBS News Radio 880
09.2005 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Broadcast Emphasis

Kean University

A.A.S. - New Media Technology

County College of Morris

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