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Drew Cusumano

Drew Cusumano

Sports Broadcaster/Reporter
Columbia,MO
"You only get one spark of madness, you mustn't lose it."
Robin Williams

Summary

Deadline-oriented News and Sports Reporter/Broadcaster committed to developing factual, dynamic and compelling stories. Expert in AP style writing and editing with honest dedication to journalism and accurate reporting. Offering fantastic comprehensive oral and written communication, tenacious reporting, outgoing personality and training interview skills. A passion for collabpration and storytelling unlike any other colleague in the newsroom.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

News Reporter

KOMU 8 News
Columbia, MO
10.2020 - Current
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.

Sports Broadcaster

KCOU 88.1FM
Columbia, MO
08.2019 - Current
  • Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Provide play-by-play and color commentary coverage throughout sporting events with team and player insight.
  • On-air personality for numerous shows covering a variety of sport topics.

Sports Broadcaster

Prepcasts LLC.
St. Louis , MO
08.2017 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly.
  • Properly cover local high school and college sport events while providing play-by-play and color commentary.
  • Operate camera equipment and film visually pleasing sequences for viewers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School, Wildwood, MO
08.2012 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast

University Of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, MO
08.2018 - Current
  • Majoring in Journalism-Sports TV & Radio Broadcast
  • Received Missouri A+ scholarship
  • Dean's List Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor's Society
  • Elected to Director of Education and Wellness for Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity in 2020.
  • Elected to Director of Fighter Relations for Mizzou Fight Night in 2020.

Skills

Newswriting

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Timeline

News Reporter - KOMU 8 News
10.2020 - Current
Sports Broadcaster - KCOU 88.1FM
08.2019 - Current
University Of Missouri - Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Broadcast
08.2018 - Current
Sports Broadcaster - Prepcasts LLC.
08.2017 - Current
Lafayette High School - High School Diploma,
08.2012 - 05.2016

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