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JOHN COLAR

Morgan City,LA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Reporter/Radio DJ

KBZE 105.9 FM
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
  • Managed online social media content.
  • Helped improve social media promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences.
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.
  • Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented station.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
  • Took callers' questions, song requests and birthday request on air, using exemplary communication and client engagement skills.

Owner/Host

Welcome to the World of Sports Podcast
01.2021 - Current
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Coordinated analytical sports pieces showing trends at different levels and offering insight into influences over sports like football and basketball.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with players and other sports media personnel.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.

Sportswriter

The Nicholls Worth
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Reported on Nicholls State University athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.

Education

Mass Communication Journalism

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication Journalism

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
12.2023

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Online Content Development
  • Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Sports Features
  • Sports Expertise
  • Video Editing

Accomplishments

  • Voted "Best Sports Writer" by The Nicholls Worth during the 2023 spring semester.
  • Own my own sports podcast where we give sports analysis and opinions on the hottest topics in sports.

Timeline

Sports Reporter/Radio DJ

KBZE 105.9 FM
06.2023 - Current

Sportswriter

The Nicholls Worth
08.2022 - 05.2023

Owner/Host

Welcome to the World of Sports Podcast
01.2021 - Current

Mass Communication Journalism

Louisiana State University And A&M College

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication Journalism

Nicholls State University

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