High School Media Specialist

Shawn Twardy

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SUMMARY

Seasoned media professional with 30 years of experience in broadcasting, news reporting, and newscast production. Award-winning background, including an Emmy for Best Morning Newscast, demonstrating high-quality content creation. Seeking a Media Specialist role to leverage extensive skills in news gathering, scriptwriting, broadcasting, and digital media.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WPXI Television Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Emmy-Winning Newscast Producer 1997 - Present

•Accumulates news from both local and national platforms, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of relevant events.

•Crafts and executes daily newscasts, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness of information.

•Holds accountability for proofreading scripts and generating engaging stories for online platforms, while also maintaining an Emmy Award-winning standard for Best Morning Newscast.

•Generate revenue for station by producing top-rated newscast in market.

WJPA Radio Washington, Pennsylvania

News & Sports Reporter / Broadcaster 1993 stop - 1998

•Delivered comprehensive coverage of professional, collegiate, and high school sports events, providing insightful and engaging play-by-play broadcasts.

•Authored newscasts, synthesizing information gathered from events and interviews into concise and impactful narratives.

•Anchored newscasts, showcasing ability to communicate effectively, maintain composure, and interact professionally with diverse audiences. Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster

•Served as Play-by-Play Broadcaster for both collegiate and high school sporting events, highlighting critical plays and providing insightful commentary to enhance viewer experience.

WUPJ Radio Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster

•Served as a Play-by-Play Broadcaster for collegiate sporting events, delivering engaging and factual commentary to enhance the listener experience.

WJPA Radio Washington, Pennsylvania

Sports Reporter

•Provided comprehensive reportage of local professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams daily.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Inside Public Address

•Performed accurate and timely play-by-play announcements in press box.

WKZV Radio Washington, Pennsylvania

Radio Sales

•Served as a Radio Sales professional, effectively marketing and selling advertising space while concurrently producing and hosting a high school sports radio show, demonstrating multitasking abilities and a strong understanding of audience engagement.

Perrysville Chiropractic Clinic

Marketing & Advertising

• Orchestrated comprehensive marketing and advertising campaigns at Perrysville Chiropractic Clinic, which included creating and disseminating promotional materials, managing social media platforms, coordinating events, and analyzing market trends to enhance brand visibility and patient engagement.

CTR Human Capital Management

Payroll Assistant

• Assisted with payroll processing and handled tax computations weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly, while utilizing MS Word and Excel for word processing and spreadsheet management.

Washington County Housing Authority Data Analyst

• Leveraged superior typing speed (80+ WPM) and proficiency in MS Word and Excel to efficiently manage payroll and accounts payable; additionally, utilized skills in website design and company newsletter.

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts—JOURNALISM

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