Produced live YouTube broadcasts during the Gatlinburg '8-Man Extreme' All-American Bowl. Content focused on 8-man, 11-man football and Rising Stars football games.
Created pre-game content for YouTube and other social media platforms, including 'mic'd up' practices with players.
Directed a three-person camera crew via headset while simultaneously operating the sling camera during bowl games.
Optimized and enhanced viewer experience by leading teams to pivot during filming to enhance audio and video quality.
Coordinate team travel and equipment shipment to support filming, editing, and posting of media content.
Research and create documentation to support talent that will be featured in upcoming broadcasts and/or social media uploads.
Feature Writer
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2020 - 08.2023
Managed the MTSU website with a focus on athletic events and human-interest stories about featured athletes.
Created packages that included reporting, editing, graphics, and photography, and consolidated content to use in segments and publications on the MTSU website.
Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches to create content for the MTSU website, social media, and MTSU News.
Digital and Social Media Coordinator
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2019 - 01.2022
Formed and managed a website and social media accounts for an NSMA chapter at MTSU, establishing an opportunity for sports media students to network.
Lead communication to ensure MTSU journalists are informed of all job openings, upcoming events, and experiences presenting future career opportunities.
Participated in a partnership between MTSU and the NHFS network to promote sporting events and provide real-time updates on all social media platforms.
Interviewed key players to create pre and post game content to increase viewership on social media during live broadcasts.
Production and Video Assistant
Extreme Radio
Franklin, TN
08.2019 - 01.2020
Scheduled and secured guest speakers while maintaining strict runtimes for the "Extreme Radio Podcast."
Broadcasted the TSIAA National Championship for NHSA and All-American Bowl for RockyTop Sports World.
Provided media coverage for football games across multiple states for the "Extreme Radio" YouTube channel.
Education
Bachelor's - Sports Journalism
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Skills
Adobe Premiere Pro
YouTube content creation
Social Media Management
Content creation
Camera operation
Creative problem-solving
Attention to detail
Team Collaboration
Proactive learning
Current Employee at TC Restaurant Group
Luke's 32 Bridge
References
Spencer Tomsett - Broadcaster for SECN+/ESPN+ University of Alabama. 615-293-1497/spencertomsett@gmail.com
Dr. Chris Bacon - Professor of Sports Journalism Middle Tennessee State University. 815-823-4138/Chris.Bacon@mtsu.edu