Open To Work
Emily Lyndsey Cochran
FOX10 WALA
Mobile,AL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full Time
Minimum Desired Compensation
$75000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancement
7
years of professional experience
Sports Director leading 7+ live sports segments per week, show planning, and on-air presentation for a local news audience. Shapes multimedia storytelling across broadcast, podcast, and social platforms, using ENPS and EDIUS to build timely content and polished sports narratives. Strengthens audience engagement through interviews, event coverage, and community-focused reporting.
Work History
Sports Director
4 Years 3 Months- Lead daily sports coverage planning and assign story angles for broadcasts, digital clips, and social posts.
- Write and edit rundowns that keep sports shows organized, timely, and aligned with newsroom priorities.
- Deliver live sports updates with clear on-air presence and steady pacing during fast-moving news cycles.
- Coordinate interviews, highlights, and feature ideas with reporters, producers, and newsroom staff.
- Develop sports content for broadcast and digital platforms, tailoring coverage to audience interests and deadlines.
- Edit video and audio clips for sports packages, teasers, and podcast segments.
- Report from games, practices, and special events with accurate updates and audience-focused context.
- Maintain strong communication with athletic programs, coaches, and event organizers to support reliable coverage.
- Support podcast production by shaping segment topics, booking guests, and preparing conversation points.
- Create social media copy and clips that extend sports coverage and drive audience engagement across platforms.
- Track audience response to sports segments and adjust future coverage based on engagement patterns.
Graduate Assistant, Content Creator
1 Year 11 Months- Developed educational copy for newsletters, web pages, and outreach materials supporting child nutrition initiatives.
- Edited articles and promotional materials to improve clarity, tone, and audience engagement.
- Coordinated content calendars to keep projects organized and deadlines aligned across outreach efforts.
- Prepared interview questions and background notes for multimedia stories and educational features.
Sports Correspondent
2 Years 3 Months- Covered campus sports events and translated key moments into clear, timely on-air reporting.
- Conducted player and coach interviews to gather quotes, context, and postgame reaction for stories.
- Wrote concise sports copy for broadcast segments, social updates, and web-friendly recaps.
- Edited game footage and highlight clips to support fast turnaround coverage after live events.
Sports Talk Show Host
2 Years 3 Months- Prepared daily show rundowns with news angles, interview questions, and segment transitions.
- Delivered live sports analysis with clear pacing, strong voice control, and accurate game context.
- Researched team performance, player news, and league updates to support accurate on-air discussion.
- Coordinated with producers to align guest timing, break segments, and live show flow.
Education
Masters degree - Journalism
Bachelors degree - Political Science
Skills
On-air talent
Interview techniques
Sports anchor delivery
Live reporting
Teleprompter operation
Content creation
Multimedia storytelling
Podcast production
Broadcast production
Social media management
Rundown writing
Camera presence
Field producing
Video editing
Audio editing
Media relations
Audience analytics
ENPS
Team supervision
Timeline
Sports Director
FOX10 WALA
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
Graduate Assistant, Content Creator
Institute of Child Nutrition
05.2020 - 04.2022Read More
Sports Correspondent
Newswatch Ole Miss
01.2020 - 04.2022Read More
Sports Talk Show Host
Rebel Radio
01.2020 - 04.2022Read More
University of Mississippi
Bachelors degree from Political Science
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University of Mississippi
Masters degree from Journalism
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Projects
Big Friday Kickoff | Co-Host & Producer
FOX10 Sports | August 2023 – Present
- Co-host and produce a weekly two-hour live high school football preview show broadcast from a different stadium each Friday during football season.
- Conduct live interviews with coaches, athletes, athletic directors, principals, and school leaders to preview key matchups and storylines.
- Coordinate remote broadcasts featuring marching bands, cheer teams, dance teams, and student sections to highlight school spirit and community engagement.
- Develop on-air content, feature stories, and game analysis while strengthening relationships with athletic programs across the Alabama Gulf Coast.
FOX10 Sports | August 2024 – Present
- Co-host and produce a weekly sports podcast focused on high school athletics, recruiting, coaching news, and major sports issues across Alabama.
- Conduct interviews with coaches, athletic directors, athletes, and industry leaders to provide in-depth analysis and exclusive local coverage.
- Develop episode topics, coordinate guests, and create promotional content for digital, streaming, and social media platforms.
- Deliver long-form storytelling and sports journalism that expands FOX10's sports coverage beyond traditional television broadcasts.
References
- Jim Nagy, General Manager, Oklahoma Football, 602-284-3116
- Kip Raley, Senior Executive Producer, FOX10 WALA, Kip.Raley@Fox10tv.com, 251-689-4418
- Hal Scheurich, Multi Media Journalist, FOX10 WALA, Hal.Scheurich@Fox10tv.com, 251-753-1662
- Joe Emer, Studio 10 Host, FOX10 WALA, Joe.Emer@Fox10tv.com, 251-554-8773
- Eric Duncan, General Manager, FOX10 WALA, Eric.Duncan@Fox10tv.com, 520-572-5299
- Byron Day, Evening Anchor, Retired, FOX10 WALA, 919-915-0834
- Chelsey Sayasane, Studio 10 Host, FOX10 WALA, Chesley.Sayasane@Fox10tv.com, 251-622-4431
- Ashlyn Mitchell, Multi Media Journalist, FOX10 WALA, Ashlyn.Mitchell@Fox10tv.com, 251-386-3900
- Randy Lowe, Chief Photographer, FOX10 WALA, Randy.Lowe@Fox10tv.com, 251-654-9601
Awards
Best Sports Reporting, Lagnaiappe Daily, 2023
Best Sports Anchor, Lagnaiappe Daily, 2025