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Certification
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Nick Powell

Mount Laurel,NJ

Summary

Seasoned newscaster with experience in covering local news, writing engaging sports articles and conducting insightful interviews. Strong storytelling skills along with a background in college athletics set apart from competition. Known for creating compelling content that resonates with viewers, leading to increased engagement in previous roles. Possess deep understanding of journalistic law and broadcasting practices ensuring accurate and credible reporting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beat Writer

Wsou
South Orange, NJ
06.2024 - Current
  • Attended Seton Hall University Men's and Women's soccer, along with baseball and basketball games, and handled WSOU media coverage for those games.
  • Wrote postgame articles that go up on WSOU.net the next day, breaking down every game.
  • Upload articles on official WSOU website

Newscast Producer

Wsou
South Orange, NJ
01.2024 - Current
  • Research and create topics appropriate for local news in the South Orange area.
  • Write scripts to be broadcasted at the top of the hour and in between songs.
  • Broadcast the news live on the air.

Public Relations Intern

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed a comprehensive understanding of media relations and public relations principles.
  • Shadowed Pirates play-by-play announcer and broadcast director, Marc Garda.
  • Attended and participated in client meetings, training presentations, and brainstorming sessions.

Sideline Reporter

Point Park University Media
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • On-air talent at Point Park University Men's and Women's soccer team.
  • Live reporting and interviews with players and coaches pregame and postgame.
  • Set up cameras and break down equipment.
  • Interviewed Division-1 track and field athletes from University of Pittsburgh

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Sound And Media

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05-2025

Some College (No Degree) -

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Public speaking
  • Networking
  • Beat writing
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • leadership
  • Audience Engagement

Affiliations

  • College Basketball Player at Point Park University (2020-2023)
  • Sons of Allen member- Mens group at Bethal AME Moorestown Church

Accomplishments

  • Captain, High School Cross Country Team (2017-2018)
  • Captain, High School Basketball Team (2018-2020)

Certification

  • Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

Timeline

Beat Writer

Wsou
06.2024 - Current

Newscast Producer

Wsou
01.2024 - Current

Public Relations Intern

Pittsburgh Pirates
03.2023 - 08.2023

Sideline Reporter

Point Park University Media
02.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Sound And Media

Seton Hall University

Some College (No Degree) -

Point Park University

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