Brandon Cox
843-***-**** - **********@*****.***
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
●Interviewing, Sports Broadcasting, and Audio Editing utilizing Audacity and Hindenburg
●Working knowledge of in-game statistical programs like Stat Crew
●Skilled in building and maintaining relationships to increase engagement of public audience
●Creative and innovative communication styles that are ahead of trends
●Graphic Design using Adobe, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Photoshop, Premier
●Press Release development adhering to institutional marketing guidelines
RECOGNITION
Virginia Association of Broadcasters Basketball Coverage and Interviews
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Media and Communication May 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Sports Management May 2025
Emory & Henry University, Emory, VA
Relevant Coursework: Writing, Reporting and Editing I & II, Electronic Media Production, Social Media Theory & Practice, Persuasive Communication, Media Law and Ethics, Sport and Facility Management
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Athletics Media Intern August 2024 -May 2025
Athletics Department, Emory & Henry University, Emory, VA
●Learn to coordinate the publicity and promotion of Emory & Henry's 25 NCAA Division II, two Intermont Equestrian teams, and competitive cheerleading squad
●Assist with statistical information, publications, maintenance of the athletics website and the Department's live-streaming efforts in conjunction with SACLive and FloSports
●Committed to providing the highest-quality information to the University community, media, sponsors, and the Wasps' fan base
Radio Producer/Editor January 2021 - May 2025
Content Creator August 2023 - May 2024
National Public Radio: WEHC 90.7, Emory, VA
●Media communications to promote external clients
●Produced multiple news articles for the student newspaper
●Collaborated with the Athletics Department to provide play-by-play and color audio commentary and broadcasting for the Emory & Henry Men’s Basketball team and Women’s Volleyball team
●Propose creative ideas to enhance all aspects of audience engagement
●Create and implement a strategic plan that includes developing, creating, and driving service campaigns
●Contributed to group and individual partner-client projects with groups such as the University of Virginia Health, and the University of Virginia Cancer Center by writing press releases, studying and analyzing their respective social media efficiency, creating promotional visual graphics, and suggesting new tactics to maximize their media outreach
●Manage multiple roles within the radio station including Radio Show Producer and Audio Engineer
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Volunteer, Special Olympics Events