Sarah Sutton

• Monitored social media, search engines, and email alerts to identify breaking, life-impacting news stories for radio coverage
• Wrote clear, concise scripts for live news segments and special breakaways
• Executed live on-air broadcasts, delivering scripted content with accuracy and professionalism
• Programmed and managed radio signal breakaways for timely news delivery
• Maintained detailed logs of all broadcasts to ensure FCC compliance and to ensure rejoin after breakaway
• Identified and sourced interview candidates for “God Stories” and “Local Positive People” segments through digital research and outreach
• Conducted in-depth background research to develop compelling, faith-centered and community-focused narratives
• Coordinated and scheduled interviews, establishing strong, respectful communication with participants
• Developed thoughtful interview questions and conducted engaging on-air and recorded interviews
• Edited audio recordings for web and broadcast use
• Wrote and published web articles to accompany interview content, integrating audio and visual elements
• Created 30- and 60-second promotional scripts (teases) for radio and digital platforms
• Recorded, edited, and scheduled promotional content for broadcast following approval processes

Job Description

• Hosted and produced a live Saturday morning radio show, delivering engaging, audience-focused content from 2019-2024
• Served as a fill-in weekday, news-oriented morning show host and producer, maintaining consistency and quality in programming
• Represented the station as on-air talent at promotional and community events
• Participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital Pledge Drives
• Coordinated and executed promotional events as needed, ensuring smooth operations and strong audience engagement
• Reported on local news by attending press conferences and conducting interviews with key community figures
• Wrote compelling, broadcast-ready news stories for on-air talent and website publication
• Edited audio recordings for broadcast, maintaining high production standards
• Operated the control board during live and recorded programming, ensuring seamless transitions and technical accuracy
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Job Description

• Researched social media, online sources, and news outlets to identify relevant stories for the 5 PM news broadcast
• Wrote clear, concise scripts and programmed content into the teleprompter for live delivery
• Set up studio lighting, cameras, and staging to ensure professional on-air presentation
• Anchored and delivered the 5 PM news broadcast with accuracy and confidence
• Edited video and audio footage for broadcast, incorporating graphics and visual elements to enhance storytelling
• Wrote scripts and conducted interviews for public information campaigns, ensuring clarity and audience engagement
• Built and maintained relationships with public relations contacts to secure reliable, first-hand sources for news stories
• Developed and implemented social media strategies, using analytics to increase brand awareness and audience engagement