Radio Sports Broadcasting (Host of NFL Tonight)
Resume:
Joshua Williams
Granger, IN, 46530
**************@*****.***
Summary
I'm Joshua Williams, a versatile on air sports play by play and on air host that brings [5]
years in broadcasting with a lot experience in sports talk radio hosting NFL Weekly for
AFN, Sports Talk in the Morning for 91.7 FM, The NFL Today for Fox Sports Radio, and
calling over 30 play by play games on a national level. I bring a variety of talent and
passion in my shows, I captivate our listeners and talk about the topics they want to hear.
I'm a poised and confident broadcaster with a strong speaking voice and a talent for on air
interviewing and calling play by play.
Though since covering my last game with the AFN, I've decided to take a break from
broadcasting as I've taken a position as VP of Public Relations for VIP Ink Publishing in
New Orleans. However I am very open to making my return to the broadcast booth to find
a solidified home.
Employment History
VIP Ink Publishing, New Orleans, Indiana
Vice President, Public Relations
March 2014 – Present
•Managing and running the Public Relations department which is responsible for
handling our press releases and media coverage, coordinating and establishing
potential sponsorship's, coordinating with authors for interviews and coordinating
with media outlets for interviews with our authors.
•Given my background I am responsible for targeting the current wave of professional
athletes of this past decade to potential book deals and sign them.
•Currently working on a deal with a major university and their athletic department, as
well as two NHL and NFL current/former players.
•Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
•Wrote press materials and made presentations to media representatives.
•Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of
media.
•Managed all internal, external and crisis communications.
•Drafted and edited content for organizational publications, including employee
newsletters.
•Achieved company objectives by leveraging internal resources and collaborating with
colleagues.
•Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications
for internal and external audiences.
•Collaborated with media to yield company and product coverage and promote the
company brand.
•Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
•Created messages, position statements and other corporate communications based
on company's objectives.
•Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign
launches.
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Armed Forces Network, San Diego, CA
Play by play host & Host of 'NFL Weekly'
May 2013 – February 2014
•Hosted popular play by play broadcast that reached more than [2.5 million] listeners.
[Saturday Football Game of the Week]
•Hosted popular weekly show that reached more than [1.5 million] listeners. [NFL
Weekly]
•Oversaw all phases of audio production for [NFL Weekly], from pre to post
production.
•Produced NFL/NCAAFB news reports, music beds and promo commercials.
•Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected the unique sensibilities of
the [Armed Forces Network] network.
•Managed all music clearances and cue sheets in [ASCAP & BMI].
•Incorporated advertisers and products into shows in innovative ways.
•Supervised the post production process, including editing, dubbing and audio
correction.
•Edited an average of [15] spots each week using [Adobe Audition].
•Offered feedback on the quality of segments and coached other staff members on
how to improve segments.
List of Games covered as Play by play host
•(NFL) IND vs DEN 10/20/13 [Indianapolis, IN]
•(NCAAFB)OSU vs PSU 10/26/13 [Columbus, OH]
•(NFL)CIN vs CLE 10/27/13 [Cincinnati, OH]
•(NCAAFB)ALA vs LSU 11/9/13 [Tuscaloosa, AL]
•(NCAAFB)USC vs STAN 11/16/13 [Pasadena, CA]
•(NFL)CHI vs BAL 11/17/13 [Chicago, IL]
•(NCAAFB)ND vs USC 11/19/13 [South Bend, IN]
•(NCAAFB)ND vs BYU 11/23/13 [South Bend, IN
•(NCAAFB)PSU vs NEB 11/23/13 [State College, PA]
•(NCAAFB)USC vs UCLA 11/30/13 [Pasadena, CA]
•(NHL)Stadium Series Classic CHI vs PIT 3/2/14 [Chicago, IL]
•(NFL)CHI vs DAL 12/9/13 [Chicago, IL]
List of Conference and Bowl Games covered as Play by play host
•(NCAAFB)Big Ten Championship MSU vs OSU 12/7/13 [Indianapolis, IN]
•(NCAAFB)Rose Bowl STAN vs MSU 1/1/14 [Pasadena, CA]
•(NCAAFB)Allstate Sugar Bowl OKLA vs ALA 1/2/14 [New Orleans, LA]
•(NCAAFB)Discover Orange Bowl CLEM vs OSU 1/3/14 [Miami, FL]
•(NFL)Super Bowl XLVIII DEN vs SEA 2/2/14 [New Jersey, NY]
Fox Sports Radio 95.7 The Fan, Mishawaka, Indiana
Sports Broadcaster / NFL Analyst
August 2012 – August 2013
•Hosted popular weekly show that reached more than [75,000] listeners.
•Hosted popular weekly pregame show that reached more than [100,000] listeners.
•Handled all field audio mixing for [2] productions per week.
•Edited an average of [10] spots each week using [Adobe Audition].
•Coordinated with the talent relations department to facilitate segment guest.
•Introduced shows on the air and announced station breaks, commercials and public
service information.
•Managed all music clearances and cue sheets in [ASCAP & BMI].
•Managed casting and selected pregame show locations.
•Produced NFL news reports and promo commercials.
•Oversaw all phases of video production for [The NFL Today & College Football
Pregame Show], from pre to post production.
•Acted as a liaison between our station and the NFL and NCAA.
List of Coverage(s) from 2012 2013
•Covered 2012 2013 NFL Combine [Indianapolis, IN]
•Covered 2013 NFL Draft [New York City, NY]
•Covered 2012 2013 CCHA Finals [Detroit, MI]
•Covered 2012 2013 UND Hockey Season(s) [South Bend, IN]
•Covered 2013 UND Football Season [South Bend, IN]
•Covered 2013 Hockey City Classic (UND vs MIA) [Chicago, IL]
•Covered 2012 Super Bowl 47 (NE vs NYG) [Indianapolis, IN]
•Covered 2013 Super Bowl 48 (BAL vs SF) [New Orleans, LA]
•Covered 2012 Chicago Bears Season [Chicago, IL]
•Covered 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement [Canton, OH]
•Covered 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game (DAL vs MIA) [Canton, OH]
WETL 91.7 FM, South Bend, Indiana
Sports Director & Host of 'Sports Talk in the Morning' / 'Saturday Football
Pregame Show', August 2010 – December 2012
•Sports director I made sure that all credentials and sporting events were covered and
everything was set up, as well as setting up interviews with high profile athletes.
•I also hosted a daily sports talk show called 'Sports Talk in the Morning' and hosted
the 'Saturday Football Pregame Show' in which we broadcast live from the College
Football Hall of Fame every Saturday during the college football season.
•Oversaw all phases of audio production for [Sports Talk In the Morning], from pre to
post production.
•Oversaw all phases of video production for [X's and O's Saturday Football Pregame
Show], from pre to post production.
•Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared the location and set for
remote broadcasts.
•Produced Sports news reports and promo commercials.
•Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected the unique sensibilities of
the [WETL 91.7 FM] network.
•Managed all music clearances and cue sheets in [Google Automation].
•Incorporated advertisers and products into shows in innovative ways.
•Introduced shows on the air and announced station breaks, commercials and public
service information.
•Edited an average of [20] spots each week using [Adobe Audition].
•Hosted popular daily sports show [Sports Talk in the Morning] that reached more than
[35,000] listeners.
•Hosted popular weekly pregame show [X's and O's Saturday Football Pregame
Show] that reached more than [65,000] listeners.
•Handled all field audio mixing for [Number] productions per week.
•Led daily production meetings and weekly production calls.
•Acted as a liaison between our station and University of Notre Dame Athletic
Department, College Football Hall of Fame, NFLPA, NFL, NHL, and NCAA.
•Supervised [8] staff, including offering feedback and enforcing deadlines.
List of Covered Events from 2010 2012
•Covered 2011 CCHA Finals [Detroit, MI]
•Covered 2011 2012 UND Hockey Season [South Bend, IN]
•Covered 2011 UND Football Season [South Bend, IN]
•Hosted Pregame Show at College Football Hall of Fame [South Bend, IN]
•Hosted Play by play for NIC High School Football 2012 [South Bend, IN]
List of Interviews Conducted from 2010 2012
•Bears DC, Rod Marinelli 2012 [X's and O's Saturday Football Pregame Show]
•Former NFL QB, Doug Flutie 2012 [X's and O's Saturday Football Pregame Show]
•Former NFL WR, Hinze Ward 2012 [X's and O's Saturday Football Pregame Show]
•Bears QB, Jay Cutler 2012 [ Sports Talk in the Morning]
Professional Skills
•Radio Broadcast: Expert
•On Air Interviewing: Advanced
•Google Automation: Expert
•Adobe Audition: Expert
•Play by Play broadcasting: Expert
•NFL Analyst: Advanced
•Remote Broadcast: Expert
•Live On Air Broadcast: Expert
•Script Writing: Expert
•Sports Writing: Expert
•Sound Editing: Expert
Audio Production Process: Advanced
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