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Isaac Potter

Houlton,ME

Summary

Diligent professional offering story development, news and special program anchoring expertise. Contacted potential interviewees and arranged interview slots for broadcast programs before conducting interviews. Detail-oriented with great listening and people engagement skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

MMJ Reporter

WAGM-TV
05.2022 - Current
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
  • Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
  • Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
  • Communicated with and responded to audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage.

Play-by-Play Announcer/Producer/Cameraman

WHOU FM
03.2019 - Current

-Calling and producing high school sports games in the Aroostook County area.

-Settting up/tearing down equipment.

- Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts

- Spoke intelligently and enthusiastically regarding current music and performers to engage and entertain listeners.

Sports Information Assistant

Husson University
08.2021 - 12.2022

- Called Play-by-Play/Color Commentating for Husson University athletic teams (Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, etc.)

-Wrote recaps of games on Husson's Sports website.

-Took photos for games.

-Keep stats during games.

-Worked the camera for games.

Cashier/Deli Clerk

Andy's IGA
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications Sports Journalism

Husson University
Bangor
12.2022

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Copywriting and Editing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Story Pitching
  • Critical Thinking
  • Personal Interview Strengths

Timeline

MMJ Reporter

WAGM-TV
05.2022 - Current

Sports Information Assistant

Husson University
08.2021 - 12.2022

Play-by-Play Announcer/Producer/Cameraman

WHOU FM
03.2019 - Current

Cashier/Deli Clerk

Andy's IGA
06.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications Sports Journalism

Husson University
Isaac Potter