William Cheshier

STAA Member
Location: Bothell, WA
To reach client call STAA:
(949) 648-STAA
Radio Demo
1. PBP Highlights 1:12
2. Football PBP 9:31
3. Basketball PBP 9:33
4. Baseball PBP 10:15
5. Baseball PBP 5:52
TV Demo
1. Sports Anchoring/Highlight Montage Reel 7:22
2. Play-by-play 10:24
3. News 9:06

Objective:
My goal is to utilize my degree in journalism and communication paired with my strong work ethic to obtain a position in the sports broadcasting industry.

Qualifications/Skills
  • Experienced in video editing software Avid and Adobe Premiere
  • Knowledgeable in iNews and audio editing Adobe Audition
  • Capable of efficiently shooting, editing, producing, and writing sports material
  • Proficient in AP style writing
  • Demonstrated leadership skills as producer
  • Familiar working with social media to craft stories
Work Experience:
WSU’s Murrow News 8
August 2014-May 2015
Pullman, WA
Anchor/Reporter/Producer
  • Wrote, produced, shot, and edited news and sports pieces for the nightly newscast
  • Communicated as an on-air reporter, anchor, and sports reporter
  • Posted updates on social media accounts for Murrow News 8
  • Produced nightly newscasts that aired on the WSU local channel (Cable 8)
KUGR Radio
December 2012-May 2015
Pullman, WA
Play-By-Play Broadcaster
  • Responsible for communicating effectively in order for listeners to follow game action
  • Ability to call a wide range of sports including baseball, basketball, and football
  • Prepared game notes and researched players/coaches for interesting on-air stories
The Daily Evergreen
August 2014-May 2015
Pullman, WA
Sports Reporter/Columnist
  • Covered WSU Football and Men’s Basketball
  • Produced well-written articles in a timely manner, met deadlines
  • Developed content for both the daily newspaper and website
  • Demonstrated interviewing skills working with collegiate athletes, fans, and coaches
Education:
  • Washington State University
    Graduated: May 2015
    Pullman, WA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Emphasis in Broadcast News
  • Minor in Sport Management
Community:
  • Member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity serving as secretary in 2013
  • Participated in philanthropic events to raise money for SeriousFun Camps
  • Engaged in community service around the Pullman community
References:
  • Laura Dubowski
    Clinical Assistant Professor, Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University
  • Kanale Rhoden
    Instructor, Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University