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Wyatt Baumeyer

Phoenix

Summary

I am a freshman at the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. I am very motivated and passionate about what I aspire to do as a dynamic sports reporter and on-air talent. I want to gain valuable experience in the sports media industry to improve my skills. I value my dedication and mindset, and desire to make connections to expand my capabilities. I bring strong communication skills and great attention to detail to everything I do.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Journalism & Media Relations Intern

Lakeshore Chinooks
Mequon
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in organizing press conferences, interviews and other public relations activities as needed.
  • Created content for social media accounts including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to engage target audiences.
  • Wrote game recaps and post-game articles on the team's performance.
  • Researched, wrote, and distributed press releases, advisories, and other materials to targeted media outlets.

Sports Writer and Reporter

Walter Cronkite Sports Network
Phoenix
10.2024 - Current
  • Served as a beat reporter for ASU athletic teams, including softball and wrestling for the club
  • Wrote, edited, and shot video packages for WCSN social media pages
  • Created content for WCSN weekly show 'Cronkite Sports Live'

Sports Writing Director & Radio Show Host

Blaze Radio
Phoenix
08.2024 - Current
  • Served as on-air talent for the 2024 election coverage.
  • interviewed various individuals.
  • Hosted four different radio shows from 2024 to 2025, consisting of politics, news and sports shows.
  • Assigned coverage teams to ASU sports, such as football, basketball, and baseball.
  • Served as the lead editor for the sports writing department.
  • Covered ASU sporting events as a writer, such as baseball, basketball, and football.
  • Served on Blaze Radio Sports Board.
  • Evaluated talent and provided feedback on written sports articles.
  • Returned to the sports writing department after a brief hiatus.

Education

BA - Sports Journalism, Undecided

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2028

High School Diploma -

New Trier Township High School
Winnetka, IL
05-2024

Skills

  • Play-by-play
  • Sports reporting and commentary
  • On-air talent
  • Investigative journalism
  • Sports and general writing
  • Beat reporting
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, Lightroom, Audition, Photoshop, After Effects
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Public speaking
  • Influencer outreach
  • Content creation
  • Radio station production and upkeep
  • Strong social media knowledge
  • Media relations
  • Great communication skills
  • Opportunistic
  • Dependable and ready to work
  • Amazing baseball knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Curious
  • Investigative

Accomplishments

2024-2025 Blaze Radio News On-Air Personality of the Year

2024-2025 Blaze Radio News Interview of the Year

2024-2025 Multimedia Project sent to the Dean's office to showcase my outstanding work in my JMC 306 Sports Multimedia Class

April 2025 Promoted to Blaze Radio Sports Writing Director Position

2022-2023 John Drury Awards station finalist for WNTH 88.1 FM at New Trier Township High School

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Journalism & Media Relations Intern

Lakeshore Chinooks
05.2025 - Current

Sports Writer and Reporter

Walter Cronkite Sports Network
10.2024 - Current

Sports Writing Director & Radio Show Host

Blaze Radio
08.2024 - Current

BA - Sports Journalism, Undecided

Arizona State University

High School Diploma -

New Trier Township High School
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