Overview
Work History
Education
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John Colar

Morgan City,LA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Reporter/Radio Disc Jockey

KBZE 105.9 FM
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Managed online social media content.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
  • Took callers' questions, song requests and birthday requests on air, using exemplary communication and client engagement skills.

Sports Reporter

The Nicholls Worth
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Reported on Nicholls State University's athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories for the student newspaper.
  • Wrote player features for multiple Nicholls State University athletes.
  • Developed relationships with athletes and coaches for access to exclusive interviews and stories.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.

Owner/Host

Welcome To The World Of Sports Podcast
01.2021 - Current
  • Delivers authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Gives opinions and analysis about the most recent topics and action from many sports around the world.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication - Journalism

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
12.2023

Mass Communication - Journalism

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

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Online Content Development
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Sports knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Voted "Best Sports Writer" by The Nicholls Worth staff during the 2023 spring semester.

Timeline

Sports Reporter/Radio Disc Jockey

KBZE 105.9 FM
06.2023 - Current

Sports Reporter

The Nicholls Worth
08.2022 - 05.2023

Owner/Host

Welcome To The World Of Sports Podcast
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication - Journalism

Nicholls State University

Mass Communication - Journalism

Louisiana State University And A&M College
John Colar