SHAHJI ADAM
Waco
Summary
Sports Broadcaster with passion for delivering compelling news and analysis. Expertise in live reporting, interviewing athletes, and producing engaging content on T.V. and social media
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Anchor
KXXV ABC 25
05.2023 - Current
- Won TAB Best Sports Anchor Award (2025)
- Wrote, shot, edited, and made a digital article for all of my sports stories daily
- Create unique, creative, and engaging standups for our viewers
- Edited on Final Cut Pro, Edius to make my content for our 5, 6, and 10 pm rundowns
- Covered all Baylor Athletics and have covered the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Golden Knights for Scripps
- Create reels for our viewers to engage in our content on other platforms
Sports Director/Sports Anchor
WTOK News 11
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Won MAB 2nd place Best Sports Anchor (2023)
- In charge of all sports content for the television station and responsible for finding the latest stories in the area.
- Produced, edited, and wrote scripts for daily shows in a way that accurately told the sports story and translates well to the viewers.
- Maintained good relationships with all Coaches, SIDs, and maintained communication with all departments to get the best story possible.
- Wrote daily web stories and created, edited, wrote, and produced video packages for T.V. and for the web.
- Produced and Created Digital News Desk videos across stations social media platforms that consistently reached thousands of views
Board Operator, Reporter and Producer
Cumulus Media (ESPN Radio, The Ticket 96.7/1310)
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Co-produce show(s) and run the board for shows such as Norm Hitzges & Donovan Lewis, BAD Radio, Elf, Country Force, amongst others.
- Served as ESPN Dallas reporter covering Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, and Renegades.
- Produced social media content and cut audio highlights for all sporting events to ensure pregame and postgame content was meeting ESPN Dallas and The Ticket around the clock coverage.
- Hosted local shows as well as podcasted for ESPN Dallas solo as well as with a co-host.
Sports Director/Reporter
North Texas Television (NTTV)
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of television coverage for North Texas sports airing in the local Denton market.
- Reported, wrote, and edited copy that promoted future shows, sporting events, website and sponsors.
- Held auditions and determined talent, crew, and production personnel for sporting broadcasts.
- Directed and produced in-studio sports show as well as on-site remote coverage
- Coordinated with the university for logistical operations and set design for on-site coverage.
- Created and edited sports packages via DSLR camera and Premiere Pro.
Sports Intern
KTVT CBS 11
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Created highlight packages of local and national sports stories for station programming via EDIUS.
- Researched, fact checked, and wrote sports scripts for various on-air talent.
- Shot and packaged stand-ups for KTVT CBS from stadium locations in the Dallas area.
- Attended Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks press conferences to obtain sound and interviews for KTVT CBS.
Education
Bachelor of Media Arts - Broadcast Media
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas05.2021
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Video editing proficiency
- On-air presence
- Adaptable to change
- Storytelling
- Script writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Sports Anchor
KXXV ABC 25
05.2023 - Current
Sports Director/Sports Anchor
WTOK News 11
05.2021 - 04.2023
Board Operator, Reporter and Producer
Cumulus Media (ESPN Radio, The Ticket 96.7/1310)
02.2020 - 04.2021
Sports Intern
KTVT CBS 11
08.2019 - 02.2020
Sports Director/Reporter
North Texas Television (NTTV)
07.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Media Arts - Broadcast Media
University of North Texas