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James Madden

Abington,MA

Summary

Determined and flexible sportscaster and reporter with willingness to work long hours to obtain breaking news and cover important stories. Willing to make tough sacrifice and embrace any possible assignment to help an employer.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

University Daily Kansan
08.2024 - Current

I was able to cover Kansas Athletics, providing previews, game recaps and feature stories on its athletes and teams.

Staff Member

KJHK 90.7 FM
08.2024 - Current

Member of the KJHK 90.7 FM Sports Department. Provided play-by-play calls, hosted pregame and post game shows and provided game recaps for Kansas Athletics.

Freelance College Basketball Reporter

Self Employed Writer
11.2018 - Current

I covered Division I Basketball beginning in 2018 and have continued into my collegiate years. I have gained extensive knowledge on players, coaches, and cultures surrounding each school. Additionally, I have gathered many sources at the Division I level, with Brockton, MA based The Enterprise News publishing a story about me breaking the news surrounding Dan Hurley's return to UConn in June 2024 before any other major news outlet. I also began a blog covering college basketball in October 2024 on Substack.

Intern

Abington CAM
11.2021 - 05.2024

I provided play-by-play calls for basketball, football, baseball, and softball games at Abington High School. Additionally, I hosted a podcast/talk show on YouTube and Spotify. Provided many interviews for the network, including an interview with NBA Champion Brian Scalabrine.

Sports Intern

Stonehill College
10.2022 - 01.2024

Fulfilled various duties. Fed stats to on-air talent for nationally broadcasted football and basketball games. Additionally, worked camera equipment for NEC Front Row broadcasts of Stonehill Women's Basketball. Worked alongside New York Giants beat writer and NEC Sportscaster Paul Dottino, the voice of Seton Hall Athletics Dave Popkin, 2x Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants Kevin Gilbride, and former Quinnipiac Univesity men's basketball coach Joe DeSantis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communications

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-2028

Skills

  • Effective writing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Interviewing
  • Grammar usage
  • Expert Play-calling
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • In-depth reporting

Timeline

Staff Writer

University Daily Kansan
08.2024 - Current

Staff Member

KJHK 90.7 FM
08.2024 - Current

Sports Intern

Stonehill College
10.2022 - 01.2024

Intern

Abington CAM
11.2021 - 05.2024

Freelance College Basketball Reporter

Self Employed Writer
11.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communications

University of Kansas
James Madden