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William Sommers

Mount Prospect,IL

Summary

Dynamic producer with a proven track record at 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee, showcasing expertise in Adobe Audition and exceptional social media proficiency. Elevated live broadcasts and promotion sports by leveraging innovative production techniques and collaborative creativity, significantly enhancing audience engagement. Demonstrates a keen ability to meet crucial deadlines and innovate content across digital platforms.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Producer

94.5 ESPN Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12.2024 - Current
  • Generating, researching, and pitching ideas for program topics
  • Creating and implementing production elements including bumpers, liners, audio drops, sound effects, etc.
  • Ability to create daily show rundown and show sheets
  • Sourcing potential contributors and interviewees
  • Social media proficiency in posting about the show, including bulletins and links
  • Undertaking editing audio cuts and entire hours for podcasting
  • Converting text, graphics, video and audio files for all digital platforms daily
  • Contributing to, and making use of, archives of audio files and sources for content segments
  • Responding to audience feedback, referring on to other departments as necessary
  • Aptitude in audio and video editing software, such as Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, and Clipchamp for production purposes
  • Skill in running a radio board – maintaining levels, smoothly transitioning from one source to another
  • Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide stories in a timely fashion
  • Participate in brainstorming/planning meetings for show concepts, ideas, events, endorsements, segments, partners, etc.

Intern

94.5 ESPN Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assist with the production of live remote radio shows and podcasts
  • Run the board for live sporting events
  • Learn the basics of producing a live radio show
  • Produce and host a weekly NFL betting podcast with various on-air talent as guests
  • Support on-air talent with research and show prep
  • Collaborate with content and marketing team to make graphics for special events and promotions
  • Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Production Intern

NBC TMJ4
Milwaukee, WI
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assist with pre-production planning, including research and script preparation
  • Appear on camera for partner reads and giveaways
  • Help set up and break down production equipment and set pieces
  • Support the production team during live broadcasts, including operating cameras, shooting B-roll, and handling audio equipment
  • Gather and edit video clips for use on the Morning Blend Website

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications and Sports Media

Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
05.2025

High school or equivalent -

Prospect High School
Mount Prospect, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Wide Orbit
  • VMix
  • News Boss
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Canva
  • Cap Cut
  • Clip Champ

Affiliations

  • "The Beacon" - CUW's Student-Run Newspaper
  • CUW Baseball Team Captain
  • WCUW "The Talon"- CUW's Student-Run Radio Station

Timeline

Producer

94.5 ESPN Milwaukee
12.2024 - Current

Intern

94.5 ESPN Milwaukee
08.2024 - 12.2024

Production Intern

NBC TMJ4
01.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications and Sports Media

Concordia University Wisconsin

High school or equivalent -

Prospect High School

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