Demetrius A. Wright

700 NE 122nd #3401, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, (405) 503-4634, [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To secure employment on-air, or behind-the-scenes support positions within the programming, or sports departments of a broadcasting firm.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Grasps broadcasting techniques, and knowledge. • Ability to write, edit, and execute on-air material. • Natural on-air and show prep ability. (Radio/TV) • Strong communication, social media capacities. • Solid computer and technical skills. • Notable digital production and technical skills. • Knowledge of sports, teams and play-by-play. • Avid news/sports writer, producer, and copywriting. • Detail-oriented, with great work ethic. • Competent to work in diverse environments. • Independently motivated, ambitious and versatile. • Proficient in fast-paced, deadline driven environments. • Varied work, and Military background experience to • Quick wit, and ad-lib proficiency. contribute.

MEDIA EXPERIENCE

KFOR-TV 4 - NBC Affiliate • Oklahoma City, OK • 1/2014 to Present Overnight Assignment Desk Editor/Writer Compose news stories for daily newscasts. Calibrate with out of market affiliates in gathering information for newscasts. Communicate and accumulates information from a wide variety of Public Information Officers. Monitor scanners and other sources for potential breaking news. Direct and dispatch crews to news worthy events. Roll teleprompter, and ensures that phones are answered, and messages relayed.

Ucentral Media • Edmond, OK • 1/2014 to 5/2015 Multimedia Student Journalist Sports Anchor of daily student newscast, and the primary sports reporter/photojournalist. Covered area: high school, college, and pro sports programs on daily basis, plus conducted interviews with collegiate players and coaches for weekly news webcast. Created feature stories to aid station sportscasts. Hosted and produced a weekly televised sports show. Hosted and produced weekly sports Podcast for the web. Edited scripts and video, as well as provided the voiceover services for various other segments.

NFL Network • Edmond, OK • 11/2014 to 11/2014 Production Assistant Accountable for the set-up of cameras, as well as additional equipment to capture necessary shots. Transported crews or equipment to different locations, and ensured the film crews arrived in timely manner.

Oklahoma High School Sports • Edmond, OK • 9/2013 to 12/2013 Internship Shot footage for high school game highlights, and conducted interviews with players and coaches for a weekly television production.

Oklahoma National Guard • Durant, OK • 7/1999 to 6/2012 Support Systems Specialist/Communications Officer Confirmed radios, phones and other forms of military communication worked properly. Delivered media briefings and instructional support for military units, plus assisted with monitoring and evaluation of all forms of media and military combat situations. Ensured familiarity and compliance with the Government's digital agenda for a large military unit, and worked with other service branches as well as the military of other countries. Provided staff training on the various communication systems and produced user-friendly support documentation.

EDUCATION

American Broadcasting School • Oklahoma City, OK • 2017 Diploma, Broadcasting: 1,032 hours of formal broadcast training of which 172 hours were completed in actual live, streaming broadcasts. Curriculum: announcing, sports casting/writing, news casting/writing, production (DRS 2006 Radio Broadcast Streaming Software analog & digital with Cool Edit Pro, and Adobe software), vocal coaching, copywriting, board operations, sales, traffic, promotions, basic engineering & maintenance and FCC rules/regulations.

University of Central Oklahoma • Edmond, OK • 2015 Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Rose State College • Midwest City, OK • 2012 Associate of Arts, General Studies

Edmond Memorial High School • Edmond, OK • 1992 Diploma

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

Warriors for Freedom • Oklahoma City, OK Member Volunteer and current member of Warriors for Freedom, which is an organization which helps disabled veterans live a better life.

Student Veterans of America • Edmond, OK Volunteer and member, University of Central Oklahoma's chapter of the Student Veterans of America, an organization that helps veterans transition into college life.

REFERENCES FOR DEMETRIUS A. WRIGHT

American Broadcasting School 4511 S.E. 29th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73115 Lead Instructor: Larry Gable (405) 672-6511 or (888) 677-5227