Nicholas Olsen
West Islip
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven reporter with a proven track record at Q30 Television, excelling in video editing and on-scene reporting. Adept at conducting interviews and crafting compelling narratives, I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering accurate and engaging stories that resonate with audiences. Committed to journalistic integrity and audience engagement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Baseball Beat Reporter
Q30 Television
Hamden, CT
02.2026 - Current
- Researched and wrote news articles on local events and issues.
- Conducted interviews with community members and experts for news coverage.
- Collaborated with production team to ensure timely broadcast of stories.
- Edited video packages to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
Men's Hockey Beat Reporter
Q30 Television
Hamden, CT
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Edited video content for broadcast, ensuring clarity and engagement.
- Conducted interviews with community members and experts for story development.
- Researched and wrote news articles on local events and issues.
- Collaborated with production team to meet tight deadlines for news segments.
- Assisted in managing social media platforms to promote stories and engage audiences.
- Attended press conferences to gather information for timely reporting.
- Developed strong relationships with sources to enhance story credibility and depth.
- Adapted quickly to changing news environments, maintaining focus on accuracy and relevance.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Traveled to various events to cover NCAA D1 Hockey
Men's Soccer Beat Reporter
Q30 Television
Hamden, CT
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Researched and gathered information for news stories, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Conducted interviews with sources to obtain firsthand accounts and insights.
- Wrote clear and engaging scripts for on-air segments, adhering to broadcast standards.
- Collaborated with production team to develop story ideas and enhance presentation quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2029
Skills
- Video editing
- Copywriting
- Reporting news
- Gathering information
- Breaking news expertise
- Conducting interviews
- Fact-checking
- On-scene reporting
- Mobile journalism
- Live reporting
- Personal interviews
Accomplishments
- Awarded Q30 Television Sports Rookie of the Month (October 2025)
- Awarded Q30 Television Beat Reporter of the Month (December/January 2025-26)
- Awarded Q30 Television Sports Member of the Month (March 2026)
- Awarded WQAQ Sports Show of the Semester (Fall 2025)
Timeline
Baseball Beat Reporter
Q30 Television
02.2026 - Current
Men's Hockey Beat Reporter
Q30 Television
09.2025 - 04.2026
Men's Soccer Beat Reporter
Q30 Television
09.2025 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication
Quinnipiac University