Lucas Gentilia
EAST LANSING,MI
Summary
I'm a dedicated journalism student looking for as many new opportunities as I can get my hands on. I've become very involved in different fields of media ranging from sports reporting and photography to podcast creation and TV production.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter - Photographer
Spartan Sports Report
08.2024 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked sports stories.
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- shot eye-catching photos for social media and news stories.
- assisted in creating a weekly MSU sports recap show by writing scripts, controlling audio, fact-checking, editing, etc.
Assistant Studio Producer
Spartan Sports Network
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Oversaw studio production for radio broadcasts of MSU football, basketball, volleyball, and hockey.
- developed skills in audio mixing, sound design, and board operation.
- Started a new podcast delivering highlights and game reports of MSU sports with another assistant producer.
TV Production Assistant
Big Ten Network Student U Productions
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in Big Ten Plus TV broadcasts with a full team of college students.
- Assisted in crucial roles of broadcasts such as replay, graphic design, live video, audio, etc.
- captured smooth live video courtside for men's and women's basketball broadcasts
Certified Trainer
Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2022 - Current
- First line between base crew members and management.
- Trained all new employees from the end of 2023 to now.
- Trained coworkers in various positions such as the front line service, cashier, grill, prep, and dishwashing.
Sports Editor
The Perspective
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Played a crucial role as Sports Editor for Salem, Plymouth, and Canton High School’s online newspaper The Perspective.
- Authored 30 pieces in my time and helped write and edit countless others.
- My leadership led to an over 200% growth in online presence from the year prior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2028
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Canton, MI06-2024
Skills
- Copywriting
- Conducting interviews
- Podcast production
- Photography
- proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, and Lightroom
- Team cooperation
Timeline
Reporter - Photographer
Spartan Sports Report
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Studio Producer
Spartan Sports Network
08.2024 - Current
TV Production Assistant
Big Ten Network Student U Productions
08.2024 - Current
Certified Trainer
Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2022 - Current
Sports Editor
The Perspective
03.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
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