DAVID WEST Jr. [email protected] | 504-858-2427 | @davidwestii | , | davidwest.org EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin August 2018 - May 2021 Bachelor of Journalism, 2020-21 Georgia Lucas Scholarship in Journalism Recipient Moody College of Communication, Spring 2021 Moody College Dean's Honor List

PODCASTING EXPERIENCE

KUT On-Air Producer August 2021 - Present KUT | Austin, TX · Operate the board for KUT shows · Hosts on-air Austin-oriented announcements · Put programs on-air through Audio Vault

Life Kit x Story Lab Intern x Content Development June 2021 - August 2021 NPR | Remote · Produce multiple podcasts weekly by pulling soundbites, editing audio on MTE 7, leveling audio, scoring podcasts · Cut roll-offs and cross promos · Track reporters, coach hosts on diction, coordinate workshops for podcast cohorts · Research top podcasts across Apple Podcasts to identify what needs NPR can fill · Record biweekly social media videos to engage NPR audience

Podcast Director February 2021 - August 2021 Audio House | Austin, TX · Pull soundbites, interview Texas athletics’ alumni, wrote script · Level audio, record tracks, hosted and produced episode using Adobe Premiere · Scored podcast using Adobe Audition

Podcast Technician Intern September 2020 - December 2020 The Sphere Podcast Studios | Houston, TX · Mix podcast audio using Focusrite Control and Adobe Audition · Set-up microphones for podcasters including lavalier and handheld microphones · Manage live recorded video podcasts using Wirecast and PTZ cameras · Edit podcast footage using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition and Adobe Encoder

MEDIA EXPERIENCE Sports Broadcaster and Commentator October 2019 – Present VYPE Media | Austin, TX · Produce live recorded broadcasts over Texas High School sporting events using vMix software · Provide live play-by-play analysis and color commentary for two to three hours per broadcast

Texas Student Television October 2019 – May 2021 Producer / Volunteer | Austin, TX · Set-up studio for broadcasts for student-run FCC-licensed station · Report and analyze Texas Longhorn sporting events · Produce and manage floor; set-up microphones and teleprompter

COMPUTER SKILLS· · NewsFlex · MTE 7 · Trello · Adobe Premiere Pro · Audacity · Critical Mention · Wirecast · Focusrite · vMix