Tariq Richardson
Sports Journalist
Newark,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Diligent professional offering story development, news and special program anchoring expertise. Contacted potential interviewees and arranged interview slots for broadcast programs before conducting interviews. Detail-oriented with great listening and people engagement skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sideline Reporter
Bloomfield College Of Montclair State
Bloomfield , NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced viewer experience by delivering accurate and timely sideline reports during live broadcasts.
- Developed strong relationships with coaches, players, and team staff for insightful interviews and exclusive coverage.
- Provided real-time updates on injuries, game strategies, and player reactions for a comprehensive broadcast experience.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless integration of sideline reporting into overall game coverage.
- Balanced time efficiently between live hits, taped interviews/features sessions ensuring punctuality for all assignments without compromising quality of work.
Assistant Sports Director
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield College, NJ
10.2022 - Current
- Providing music during pregame and timeouts
- Assisted with implementation of family programming and special events.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless integration of sideline reporting into overall game coverage.
Video Production Intern
SideLineSportsLLC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Digitized and logged video and audio footage.
- Saved staff members time by performing routine tasks.
- Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.
Radio Talk Show Host
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Performing on air duties such as Discuss sports news talking about Basketball Football, and even Baseball. And even talking about the BC Mens/ women Baseball and Softball team.
- Maintained professionalism on-air, adhering to FCC guidelines and station policies at all times.
- Managed time effectively during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth transitions between segments and commercials.
- Conducted thorough research on various subjects to ensure accurate and up-to-date information was shared.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communcations
Bloomfield College Of Montclair State
Bloomfield, NJ 2020.09 - 2024.12
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Audience Engagement
- In-Depth Knowledge
- Public Speaking
- Video Editing
- Active Listening
- Sports Terminology
- On-Air Performance
- Microsoft Office
- Broadcast Media
- News Reporting
- Critical Thinking
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Talented broadcast professional accomplished in on-air work. Persuasive and gregarious with great style. Customizes approaches based on different programming needs.
Timeline
Sideline Reporter
Bloomfield College Of Montclair State
11.2023 - Current
Video Production Intern
SideLineSportsLLC
08.2023 - 12.2023
Radio Talk Show Host
Bloomfield College
03.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant Sports Director
Bloomfield College
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communcations
Bloomfield College Of Montclair State
2020.09 - 2024.12
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