Wil Leverson
Podcast Host
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Creative Podcast Host with 5 years of content creation experience. Articulate communicator with engaging interpersonal skills and knowledge of game logging, script writing, research and On-Air Talent. Dedicated to increasing rates and maintaining high levels of regular listeners.
Attentive to news at regional, national and international level. Experienced in crafting well-written positions and coverage. Cultivates audience interest with engaging style.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Podcast Host
Sports Spot Weekly
Portsmouth, VA
05.2020 - Current
- Developed a podcast format to ensure consistency in content production.
- Edited audio files using digital software programs such as Audacity or Adobe Audition.
- Monitored industry trends and identified potential topics for upcoming episodes.
- Created show notes for each episode that included summary information about the topic discussed and links to related resources.
- Promoted the podcast through social media channels to increase awareness of the show among target audiences.
- Maintained an archive of all past episodes in order to develop ideas for future content creation.
- Researched and studied background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
- Conceived, planned and drafted original broadcast-quality news scripts with wide variety of views and expertise.
- Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- Found and researched stories and cutting news to maintain accuracy of station.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
- Researched topics before writing scripts and reporting on findings.
Political Campaigner
66th Assembly District
Racine , Wisconsin
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive campaign strategy to target key voters.
- Conducted research on political issues, trends, and candidates.
- Organized fundraising activities to support the candidate's campaign.
- Established relationships with local media outlets for press coverage of candidate's events.
- Coordinated volunteers to staff phone banks, canvassing efforts, and other outreach activities.
- Scheduled candidate appearances at public forums and debates.
- Analyzed polling data to identify voter trends in targeted districts.
- Designed targeted messaging strategies based on demographic information of constituents.
- Cultivated relationships with community leaders in order to build grassroots support for the campaign.
- Planned election day operations including staffing poll locations, transportation of voters.
- Provided strategic advice to the candidate regarding policy positions and messaging.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from constituents or other stakeholders.
- Collaborated with other members of the team to develop effective communication plans.
- Monitored news coverage related to the candidate's race and drafted statements as needed.
- Engaged with social media followers by posting updates about campaign activities.
- Attended rallies, fundraisers, debates, interviews., representing the candidate's interests.
- Facilitated town hall meetings in order to hear directly from constituents about their concerns.
- Prepared briefing books for debate preparation sessions between the candidate and advisors.
- Built and maintained productive relationships to facilitate fundraising.
- Forged and cultivated productive relationships with Rebecca Kleefisch Candidate Interviewer and former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
- Forged and cultivated productive relationships with Ram Bhatia - Village Board Trustee #5 Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sports Broadcasting
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - History
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha, WISkills
- Current Events
- Social Media Promotion
- Building Guest Relationships
- Information Verification
- Breaking News Coverage
- News Reporting
- Script Development
- Developing Rapport With Guests
- Storyboarding
- Improvisation
- Investigative Journalism
- Scriptwriting
Affiliations
- Will Leverson was rated 100% by NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) (Positions)
Timeline
Podcast Host
Sports Spot Weekly
05.2020 - Current
Political Campaigner
66th Assembly District
04.2020 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts - Sports Broadcasting
Full Sail University
Associate of Applied Science - History
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
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