JOHN COLAR
Morgan City,LA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter/Radio DJ
KBZE 105.9 FM
Morgan City, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Thibodaux, LA
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, LABachelor of Arts - Mass Communication Journalism
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.2023
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