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William “Daven” Meredith

San Marcos,TX

Summary

Involved and results-driven, I excelled at Texas State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude while mastering all facets of sports broadcasting while showcasing exceptional on-air presence. Spearheaded engaging sports coverage and innovated in video production, significantly enhancing audience engagement through expert storytelling.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

Texas State Athletics
San Marcos, TX
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Manage dynamic video board transitions, animations, and numbers for in-venue entertainment at Strahan Arena.
  • Became familiar with replay, graphics, audio, and technical direction for broadcast and in-venue shows.
  • Operated AJ-PX5100
  • Operated Panasonic AVCC shoulder cam.
  • Worked with on air talent, producers, and directors to produce the best coverage of Texas State Athletics.
  • Worked multiple camera operator positions for Texas State football, soccer, volleyball softball and baseball.

Assistant Sports Director

Ktsw 89.9
San Marcos, TX
08.2021 - 12.2024
  • Reported and published engaging articles for Texas State University and San Marcos High School athletics, promptly.
  • Hosted Bobcat Radio – a live thirty-minute segment that breaks down Texas State and San Marcos High School athletics.
  • Produced for Texas State football and basketball audio broadcasts for Texas State Learfield Broadcasts.
  • Covered the Sun Belt Conference Media Day. Interviewing 12 teams, coaches, and players from across the Sun Belt.
  • Reported on the Texas UIL 2023 Men's 6A Basketball Playoffs.
  • Broadcasted play-by-play and color for Texas State softball and baseball, including several top 25 matchups.
  • Participated in various live sportscasts breaking down basketball and baseball.
  • Recorded on-camera stand-ups for postgame recaps that were distributed via social media.

Education

Electronic Media

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2024

Skills

Play-by-Play and Color Commentating

Live broadcasting

Expertise with Fujinon box lenses

Adobe Suite fluency

AP Style Writing

Video creation and editing, sports journalism

News production

On-camera experience

Radio hosting

Writing for radio

Writing for newscasts

Accomplishments

  • Awarded first place in the College Broadcasters Inc. Production Award for Best Sports Play-by-Play Audio for Softball.
  • Awarded Article of the semester – given to the article that receives the most engagement on the KTSW Sports website.

Timeline

Production Assistant

Texas State Athletics
11.2023 - 01.2025

Assistant Sports Director

Ktsw 89.9
08.2021 - 12.2024

Electronic Media

Texas State University

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