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STERLING BENNETT

STERLING BENNETT

Hesperia,CA

Summary

Dynamic Sports Writer with a proven track record at The Heavy, adept in multimedia content creation and collaborative leadership. Spearheaded engaging sports reporting, surpassing 26k social media followers. Excelled in broadcast communication, leveraging statistical analytics for insightful content. Achieved significant audience growth through innovative content production and strategic multimedia use.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Writer

The Heavy
11.2024 - Current
  • Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
  • Analyzed current trends in the sports industry to generate new story ideas.
  • Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Wrote feature, brief and breaking news pieces for print, radio and tv media about games, teams and players.

49ers Postgame Host

95.7 The Game
San Francisco, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Initiated debate with cohosts regarding game day topics
  • Interacted with callers and introduced pre-recorded segments
  • Credentialed member of media
  • Eclipsed over 400k views on YouTube
  • Surpassed 26k social media followers

Warriors Network Coordinator

95.7 The Game
San Francisco, CA
12.2020 - 05.2024
  • Maintained live on air broadcasts of Golden State Warriors basketball
  • Regulated the Skyview system
  • In charge of a multi-faceted game day operation

Producer/Technical Producer

95.7 The Game
San Francisco, CA
11.2019 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated with directors and department heads to align production vision and goals.
  • Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
  • Completed error-free live, breaking and syndicated broadcasts using Wide Orbit
  • Scheduled interviews with guests and helped optimize coverage

Intern

Fox Sports Radio
Sherman Oaks, CA
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Edited radio shows using Adobe Audition
  • Collected sound bites using NextGen software
  • Worked directly with show producers and hosts

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Journalism

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Broadcast Communication
  • Content Production
  • Sports reporting
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • AP writing master
  • Multimedia content creation
  • Statistical analytics

Activities

  • San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
  • Salvation Army
  • Light the Bay Church
  • City Links

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sports Writer

The Heavy
11.2024 - Current

49ers Postgame Host

95.7 The Game
09.2021 - Current

Warriors Network Coordinator

95.7 The Game
12.2020 - 05.2024

Producer/Technical Producer

95.7 The Game
11.2019 - 05.2024

Intern

Fox Sports Radio
01.2019 - 04.2019

Bachelors of Arts - Journalism

Azusa Pacific University
STERLING BENNETT