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Mackenzie Pflum

Ashland,Ohio

Summary

Enthusiastic college graduate eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of the sports industry, whether broadcast or management. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in a variety of different areas in sport media, broadcasting, management, and production.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sideline Reporter

Bally Sports Great Lakes
08.2021 - Current
  • Cover Ashland University football and basketball games that broadcast into 2.6 million homes and businesses.
  • Conduct live interviews during halftime and post game with players and coaches using game targeted questions to relay important information during broadcast viewing.
  • Attend weekly press conferences to develop relationships with coaches and players while obtaining inside information from credible sources that can be used during the broadcast.
  • Presented developing stories or injuries in live broadcasts and recordings.
  • Assist with teardown strike at the end of competition.

Beat Writer

Ashland University
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Found, wrote and distributed compelling content in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for the campus newspaper.
  • Coordinated with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content.
  • Developed a network of sources to provide tips and early access to information.
  • Analyzed facts and made judgments about relevance and newsworthiness of stories.

Production Worker

Akron RubberDucks
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Worked with MILB and the Akron Rubber Ducks directing broadcasted games, operating handheld and stationary cameras in various locations around the ballpark, assisting in operating the scoreboard, and controlling audio for live broadcast stream.
  • Responsible for creating and capturing content through photography and video for social media and digital content.
  • Formed professional relationships with coaches and players through the course of the season to help propell social media content.

Athletic Advancement Intern

Kent State University
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked alongside a team to make significant connections between donors and athletes through athletic and VIP events.
  • Assembled VIP areas for donors to interact with one another and receive exclusive treatment for their generous donations to the university.
  • Wrote student-athlete spotlights for a monthly newsletter sent out exclusively to donors.
  • Constructed gift-in-kind, thanking donors for their contributions to athletics.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with athletes, coaches, donors, and other staff around the university.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production

Ashland University
Ashland, OH
12.2022

No Degree - Broadcast Journalism

Kent State University
Kent, OH

Skills

  • Live Reporting
  • Sports Reporting
  • Broadcast Style Writing
  • AP Style Writing
  • Adobe Suites
  • Audio and Video Productions
  • Shooting and Editing Photography
  • Story Development
  • Clear Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

Additional Information

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-pflum-007422173/

Timeline

Sideline Reporter

Bally Sports Great Lakes
08.2021 - Current

Beat Writer

Ashland University
08.2021 - 12.2022

Production Worker

Akron RubberDucks
05.2021 - 09.2022

Athletic Advancement Intern

Kent State University
08.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production

Ashland University

No Degree - Broadcast Journalism

Kent State University

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