CHANDLER MACK
Columbia
Summary
Journalist seeking for a position as a Communications specialist/content creator to promote a positive public image to the community on various media platforms.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Anchor/Sports Reporter
WLTX-TV News19
10.2020 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research, interviews, and analysis for sports stories
- Demonstrated strong writing skills through the creation of engaging and informative articles
- Established and maintained relationships with key sports figures in the State of South Carolina
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines
- Disseminated sports content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Gathered new content, provided live updates for all media platforms
- Set up and conducted interviews with local, State, and National sports figures
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings
- Produced rundowns and anchored sports segments for newscasts
Multimedia Journalist and Visual Storyteller
WLTX-TV News19
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Pitched local enterprise news and sports ideas, coordinated interviews, wrote compelling copy, shot and edited content for compelling storytelling
- Created content from wide-variety of breaking, hard, soft, and feature stories including: development, the COVID-19 Pandemic, crime scenes, and protests
- Produced and completed multiple assignments to meet strict deadlines
- Shot high quality videos and interviews for all media content
- Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences
Resident Mentor
University Of South Carolina
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of South Carolina
12.2018
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strategic Communication
- Media Relations
- Content Development
- Crisis Communication
- Social Media
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Public Relations
- Team Leadership
- Video Editing Proficiency
- Interviewing Techniques
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- 2023 South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association Sportscaster of the Year
- 2022 South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association Sportscaster of the Year Award of Merit
- 2019 Emmy Recipient for Best Student Sports Story
Timeline
Sports Anchor/Sports Reporter
WLTX-TV News19
10.2020 - Current
Multimedia Journalist and Visual Storyteller
WLTX-TV News19
05.2017 - 10.2020
Resident Mentor
University Of South Carolina
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of South Carolina
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