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Joshua Kolojeski

Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Sports broadcaster and writer offering ten-year background providing live on-air coverage of sporting events to capture feeling of game for viewers and listeners.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Broadcast Director

School Space Media
09.2017 - Current
  • Scheduled 6-10 live-stream broadcasts of High School Athletic events a week by coordinating with Athletic Directors and contracted broadcasters/camera operators
  • Delivered On-Air Play-by-Play for 2-3 High School athletic events a week including football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball games
  • Scripted, produced, voiced, and edited game highlights for weekly segments on Fox Sports Arizona television show ”ArizonaPrepSpotlight”
  • Coordinated social media posts on company Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Oversaw transfer and troubleshooting of broadcasting equipment

Sports Producer

IHeartRadio
08.2021 - Current
  • Crafted nightly written ports summaries for 5-7 markets
  • Wrote-up nightly recaps for 5-7 professional sporting events
  • Gathered and edited audio from players and coaches for use in nightly recaps

Traffic Reporter

iHeartRadio
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Delivered live and recorded On-Air traffic reports for markets in Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, El Paso, and Albuquerque
  • Input traffic accidents and delays for Total Traffic production scrips by watching traffic camera, listening to police scanners, and using online resources
  • Delivered On-Air sponsor reads

Radio Production Assistant

Minnesota Twins
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Interviewed Major League Baseball players and coaches for Pre-Game and Post-Game coverage
  • Produced radio broadcasts of Minnesota Twins games, including Pre-Game and Post-Game shows
  • Scripted and edited Pre-Game and Post-Game show segments, as well as Mid-Game Out of Town Scoreboard Updates
  • Voiced and edited radio commercials for corporate clients
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays

News Director/On-Air Radio Personality

WWIB Radio
08.2016 - 02.2017


  • Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
  • Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions, and sports matches.
  • Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
  • Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.

SPORTS DIRECTOR

WAJC Radio/Northwestern Eagles
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Oversaw live sports programming of shows and game coverage on WAJC
  • Delivered On-Air work for Play-by-Play of UNWSP athletic events and a Sports Talk Radio show
  • Scheduled Radio Broadcasts of UNWSP Football and Basketball Games by coordinating travel accommodations, equipment set-up with Athletic Directors, and assignment of broadcasters

Education

BA - BROADCASTING

University of Northwestern - St. Paul Roseville

BA - BIBLICAL STUDIES

University of Northwestern - St. Paul Roseville

Skills

  • Administrative Logistics
  • Story Planning
  • Soundboard Use
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Live Event Coverage
  • Copywriting
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Adobe Premiere, Audition, and After Effects
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Commentary Ad-Libbing

Timeline

Sports Producer

IHeartRadio
08.2021 - Current

Traffic Reporter

iHeartRadio
09.2019 - 08.2021

Broadcast Director

School Space Media
09.2017 - Current

Radio Production Assistant

Minnesota Twins
02.2017 - 10.2017

News Director/On-Air Radio Personality

WWIB Radio
08.2016 - 02.2017

SPORTS DIRECTOR

WAJC Radio/Northwestern Eagles
05.2014 - 08.2016

BA - BROADCASTING

University of Northwestern - St. Paul Roseville

BA - BIBLICAL STUDIES

University of Northwestern - St. Paul Roseville
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