Assistant Director
Resume:
Christopher Jordan Sawyers
***** ******* ***** ***** 704-***-****
Charlotte, NC 28277 *******.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Seeking a challenging and dynamic position that will utilize and expand the skills which I have received
throughout my four-year college career in broadcasting.
STRENGTHS
Goal oriented, Dependable, Organized
Committed team player
Excel in challenging, fast-paced solo or team-oriented environments
Proficient with Final Cut Pro, Edius,, Photoshop, Light Wave, and Lay Out and Arch Map software,
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Bachelor of Science Degree: Television Broadcasting
and Minor in Geography
Will graduate May 4, 2013.
HONORS
GPA: 3.2
Selected as a UNCP Chancellor’s Ambassador 2012-2013
Awarded Outstanding Overall Contribution for WNCP TV
WORK EXPERIENCE
Carolina News Today
University’s top news program
Camera Operator
Responsible for overseeing weekly camera operations to insure the camera had correct set up for close
up, medium close up, medium, and long shots - 2009-2010
Assistant Director
Responsible for tracking the timing schedule of the show while on air and during commercial breaks.
2010-2011
On-Air Talent (News)
Responsible for delivering the week’s news in a precise, and clear manner. Responsible for pacing the
show’s time to insure completion during the time allotted. 2011-2012
Sports Producer
Gathered videos and sound bites shot throughout the week and created packages for the news. Acted as
videographer and reporter for some of my sports packages,. 2012-2013
WNCP Radio – The Hawk
Served as host of the Brave Sports Show, discussing a wide variety of sports topics from the NBA, NFL,
Olympics and colleges, which necessitated staying current on all sports topics. Formatted the show for
broadcasting over the Internet. 2009-2011
Live Sports
Worked with technicians in the live sports van to create production of live sports activities on the
university campus.
Live Sports On-Air Talent
Provided play-by-play descriptions of live university sports events such as men’s and women’s soccer
and women’s volleyball. 2010-2011
University Mac Lab Assistant
Provided assistance as required in the on-campus Mac Lab for students. 2011-2012
Internship at WBTV – Charlotte
Served as an intern in the Sports Department of WBTV television station in Charlotte, NC in a variety of
capacities including writing, producing, editing video packages and shadowing Mr. Delano Little during his
on-air sports casts. 2010
REFERENCES:
Mr. Delano Little
Sports Director
WBTV
One Julian Price Place
Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: 704-***-****
E-Mail: *******@****.***
Nicole Darin
Comcast SportsNet DC
Phone: 719-***-****
E-Mail: ******@****************.***
Dr. Jamie Litty
UNC Pembroke: Associate Professor Mass Communications
Carolina News Today Advisor
Phone: 910-***-****
E-Mail : *****.*****@****.***
The Following is a Link to My Reel Feel free to take a look at it. I understand by my resume I come off as
a sports guy, but that’s not the case I’m comfortable shooting in any environment.
http://youtu.be/ejcSyXH7YpA
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