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Awards
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Sam Schmitz

Sam Schmitz

Shorewood,WI

Summary

Dynamic media professional with a proven track record at WISN 12 News, excelling in digital content creation and team leadership. Skilled in audio/video editing and adaptable to fast-paced environments, I have successfully produced engaging newscasts and enhanced audience engagement through innovative social media strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer, Assignment Desk, Digital Content Creator

WISN 12 News - Hearst
10.2022 - Current

During my time at WISN 12, I have produced multiple newscasts and worked on our sports show. I also work on our assignment desk and will work on digital/social media content any given day.

Executive Producer

1250 AM The Fan - WSSP (Audacy)
01.2016 - 08.2022

I began as an intern during college. Once hired, I worked on multiple shows before working my up to be the executive producer and co-host of the afternoon show for two years.

Milwaukee Brewers Beat Writer

Armchair All-Americans
01.2017 - 09.2019

Writer

Lyrical Lemonade (Music)
02.2017 - 10.2018

I mostly contributed on the companies website by writing reviews and blog-style writing. I also helped with public events.

Marketing & Clubhouse Operations Internship

Lakeshore Chinooks
06.2015 - 08.2015

During this internship my colleagues and I worked on ticket sales, marketing opportunities, managing the clubhouse for the team, and daily ballpark operations.

Server & Food Runner

The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 12.2020

Bar-back

Ugly’s
06.2016 - 11.2019

Dining Room & Banquet Server

The Legend At Merrill Hills
04.2012 - 10.2015

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Advertising & Media Studies

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
12-2018

High School Diploma -

Waukesha West High School
Waukesha, WI
06-2014

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication/ Team Leadership
  • Work Planning/Prioritization

  • Tech Savvy
  • Writing
  • Audio/Video Editing

Awards

2025 Murrow Award winner - Web/digital work at WISN 12

2025 July Employee of the Month at WISN 12

Timeline

Producer, Assignment Desk, Digital Content Creator

WISN 12 News - Hearst
10.2022 - Current

Server & Food Runner

The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 12.2020

Writer

Lyrical Lemonade (Music)
02.2017 - 10.2018

Milwaukee Brewers Beat Writer

Armchair All-Americans
01.2017 - 09.2019

Bar-back

Ugly’s
06.2016 - 11.2019

Executive Producer

1250 AM The Fan - WSSP (Audacy)
01.2016 - 08.2022

Marketing & Clubhouse Operations Internship

Lakeshore Chinooks
06.2015 - 08.2015

Dining Room & Banquet Server

The Legend At Merrill Hills
04.2012 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Advertising & Media Studies

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

High School Diploma -

Waukesha West High School