Oliver Sampson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Committed and driven audio journalist with four years of experience in local news radio. Successful at finding and booking guests on dynamic stories and newsworthy topics. Adept at working efficiently under great amounts of pressure and on tight deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Booker
WCBS Newsradio 880 at Audacy
03.2023 - Current
- Pitch and pursue potential story ideas
- Book interviews for the daily midday show
- Provide information and background for the anchor.
Producer and Editor
1010 WINS Radio at Audacy
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Organize newscasts for anchors
- Conduct interviews with newsmakers
- Determine assignments for reporters.
Entertainment Writer
Amherst Wire
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Wrote articles regarding music news and reviews on online student publications.
Beat Reporter and Show Host
WMUA 91.1 FM at University of Massachusetts Amherst
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Play-by-play and color commentary for UMass hockey
- Produced live sports broadcasts, operating the board with WideOrbit.
Multimedia Journalist Intern
Backyard Media Cambridge
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Shot and produced video interviews of local politicians for the weekly newsletter
- Wrote and published guides about state elections, local politics, and the school system.
Education
Journalism
University of Massachusetts Amhers
05.2019
Skills
- Deadline Management
- Articulate Communication Skills
- Research and Due Diligence
- Audio Editing
- Team Oriented
Timeline
Head Booker
WCBS Newsradio 880 at Audacy
03.2023 - Current
Producer and Editor
1010 WINS Radio at Audacy
09.2019 - 02.2023
Entertainment Writer
Amherst Wire
01.2019 - 05.2019
Multimedia Journalist Intern
Backyard Media Cambridge
05.2018 - 08.2018
Beat Reporter and Show Host
WMUA 91.1 FM at University of Massachusetts Amherst
01.2016 - 12.2018
Journalism
University of Massachusetts Amhers
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