Writer, Copy Editor, Content Creator

Paul Crane

Dunwoody, GA ***** • 678-***-****

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Award-Winning Content Creation Specialist

Emmy Award-winning media professional with a diverse range of skills in writing and producing for major markets and cable news networks. Able to turn around assignments in tight deadline windows to meet the demands of fast- paced work environments. Quick thinking and adaptable content production expert for traditional and new media.

— Areas of Key Emphasis —

• Content Creation

• Media Production

• Communications

• Writing & Editing

• Story Research & Development

• Public Speaking & Relations

• Troubleshooting

• Social Media Platforms

• Assignment Management

Professional Experience

Anchor/Reporter WZGC-FM, 92.9 The Game, Atlanta, GA 1/2019 – Present Hold many different roles to ensure that content is continually at top quality by the time it reaches the airwaves. Also serve as a story producer, content writer, on-air host for Atlanta Falcons Radio Network. Key Accomplishments:

Wrote, produced, and hosted two-hour pre and post NFL Draft specials which were the first of their kind done at the station, along with unique web content resulting in drastically increased page views and interaction. Director of Content, VP Broadcasting United Basketball Alliance, India 2015 – 2018 Created compelling content for the league’s marketing campaigns, social media pages, and television shows. Wrote and edited copy for all press releases.

Key Accomplishments:

Produced content reached 100 million people in 2017. Sports Director KTBS-TV, Shreveport, LA 2013 – 2015 Anchored, wrote, and produced sportscasts while also curating web and social media content. Managed a staff of three. Key Accomplishments:

Established a strong enough sports program slate to afford the station the addition of commercial revenue. Announcer/Host Cox Sports Television, New Orleans, LA 2005 – 2015 Wrote, produced, and hosted and original sports program series. Developed and co-hosted a weekly studio show. Key Accomplishments:

Recipient of two Telly Awards and received two Emmy Award nominations. Writer/Producer/Reporter/Announcer/Host Comcast Sports Southeast, Atlanta, GA 2007 – 2013 Handled writing, producing, and hosting duties for a diverse content set, both long and short form. Key Accomplishments:

Twice nominated for Emmy Awards for reporting, writing, and producing stories and specials. Reporter/Announcer FSN-South/SportSouth, Atlanta, GA 2002 – 2003 & 2005 – 2007 Led the station’s overall transition from a traditional sports news shows to airing long-version original programming. Key Accomplishments:

Won an Emmy Award for producing, writing, and hosting special edition of Around The South. Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Minor: Communications), University of New Hampshire

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