Luke Aardema
Grand Rapids
Summary
Senior Sports Media major at Indiana University with hands-on experience in sports broadcasting, content creation, and journalism. Proficient in sports column writing, video editing, and on-camera anchoring. Completed freelance projects on Upwork and Fiverr, delivering engaging sports content and fostering client relationships. Passionate about leveraging communication, storytelling, and media production skills to create compelling content in team-driven environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer, Scriptwriter, and Anchor
IU News Net Daily
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Indiana University
- Produced, scripted, and anchored daily news segments covering stories about Indiana University and the state
- Contributed to a fully student-run production team, ensuring polished and accurate broadcasts
- Collaborated to meet deadlines and maintain professional standards in media delivery
- Indiana University
Freelance Sports Column Writer
Upwork & Fiverr
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Wrote detailed and insightful sports columns covering game analysis, player performance, and trends in sports
- Tailored content to diverse client needs, ensuring audience engagement and satisfaction
- Delivered high-quality content on time, fostering long-term client relationships
Producer, Anchor, Field Reporter, and Editor
IU Fast Five
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Indiana University
- Fulfilled multiple roles in a student-run sports broadcast, including producing, anchoring, and reporting
- Wrote scripts, edited video segments, and created graphics to enhance viewer engagement
- Indiana University
Education
Sports Media -
Indiana University
02.2025
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School
01.2021
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Video/Photo Editing
- Graphics Creation
- Anchoring
- Scriptwriting
- Reporting
- Field Interviews
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organization
- Communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching sports
- Editing videos for social media
- Collecting sports cards
- Working out
- Exploring media trends
Timeline
Freelance Sports Column Writer
Upwork & Fiverr
06.2024 - 08.2024
Producer, Scriptwriter, and Anchor
IU News Net Daily
01.2024 - 12.2024
Producer, Anchor, Field Reporter, and Editor
IU Fast Five
01.2023 - 05.2023
Sports Media -
Indiana University
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School
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