Will O'Shea
53 Park Place, New York,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer, Producer, Editor
Pool Boy Comedy
Las Vegas, NV
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in writing and outlining short form comedy sketches that average millions of views across all digital media platforms.
- Served as on camera talent in five videos, playing a range of characters and personalities.
- Advisor to content, clips, and strategy for Public Pool Podcast.
- Transported equipment, assembled sets, provided technical support, and ran errands as necessary
Broadcasting Assistant
National Basketball Association
Secaucus, NJ
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Real-time monitoring and analysis of all local and national NBA and WNBA broadcasts from the Broadcast Operations Center, in contact with executives, on-site production, broadcasting officials, and replay center.
- Collaborated with ESPN and TNT producers to develop and broadcast in-game sound packages featuring audio captured from wireless mics on players and coaches, known as 'State Farm Audio Assist' or 'Sounds of the Game'.
- Manage on-site productions for COSM and Meta's virtual reality broadcasts, coordinating with arena production and specialized engineers and technicians.
- Coordinated with television networks and team partners to ensure legal and accurate execution of all virtual and physical signage around the court and arena.
- Experience as the Timeout Coordinator at half court of the scorer's table, communicating on-site with the referees, replay center, and associate director for the television network to ensure the game and broadcast are on the same page.
- Wrote detailed telecast reports for all nationally televised games and network partner shows, spotting issues and best practices.
- Helped the live production and events team for events such as the NBA Draft, All-Star Weekend, and Las Vegas Summer League, working as a stage manager and other production roles as needed.
- Assisting with the major transitions around the new $76 billion media rights deal with Disney and new partners NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime Video.
Stand-Up Comedian
The Playground Comedy Club
Syracuse, NY
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed 10 minute sets to audiences of 100 people throughout my junior and senior year
- Wrote, rehearsed, and memorized original material on a weekly basis
Podcast Producer and Host
Syracuse University
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Produced and hosted "Offseason Outlook" podcast, where I Interviewed retired 20 year MLB Veteran, LaTroy Hawkins, about MLB playoffs and offseason
- Packaged and pitched to Underdog Podcast Network, as a one month feature on their website
- Handled all aspects of production from ideation to publish, including pre-production (research, budgeting, acquiring equipment, and scheduling), and editing
- Networked with professionals from iHeartMedia, WAER, ESPN, and other prestigious outlets, to learn more about the broadcast media industry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Television, Radio, Film - 3.80 GPA
Syracuse University
Newhouse School Of Public Communications05.2023
Skills
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Audition
- Final Cut Pro
- Google Web Stories
- Final Draft
- TikTok
- YouTube
Timeline
Writer, Producer, Editor
Pool Boy Comedy
07.2024 - Current
Broadcasting Assistant
National Basketball Association
03.2024 - 07.2025
Podcast Producer and Host
Syracuse University
08.2022 - 01.2023
Stand-Up Comedian
The Playground Comedy Club
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Television, Radio, Film - 3.80 GPA
Syracuse University