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James Hodgetts

West Mifflin,PA

Summary

Dynamic media professional with a proven track record at Audacy KDKA, excelling in production scheduling and on-air roles. Adept at building relationships and collaborating with teams to enhance audience engagement. Skilled in video editing and on-air broadcasting, delivering high-quality programming that captivates listeners.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Audacy KDKA
12.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed engaging content strategies for diverse radio programming.
  • Collaborated with on-air talent to enhance show quality and audience engagement.
  • Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality broadcasts.
  • Operating radio broadcasting console, running satellite and syndicated programming
  • Overseeing on-air automation system
  • Screening phone calls; monitoring transmitters
  • Producing remotely on location
  • Recording Readings
  • Editing and recording sound
  • Booking Guests for Talk Shows
  • Other duties as assigned

Anchorman

Point Park University
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • On-air personality for school's sports coverage channel on U-View Television
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Performed duties such as script gathering, reporting, and board operating.


Sports Communications Club

Point Park University
08.2021 - 05.2024


  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance as one of it's leaders.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties such as play-by-play/color commentary, content creating, sideline reporting, pa announcing, camera/board operating, and social media host.
  • Involved with athletic clubs such as volleyball, softball, baseball, soccer, and basketball.

Sports Club Member

West Mifflin Area School District
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Performed duties such as play-by-play broadcasting, camera operating, content creator, and program editing

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
04-2024

High School Diploma -

West Mifflin Area School District
West Mifflin, PA
06-2019

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Production scheduling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Video editing
  • Social media
  • Multimedia production

Timeline

Producer

Audacy KDKA
12.2024 - Current

Anchorman

Point Park University
08.2022 - 05.2024

Sports Communications Club

Point Park University
08.2021 - 05.2024

Sports Club Member

West Mifflin Area School District
08.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication

Point Park University

High School Diploma -

West Mifflin Area School District