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Evan Closky
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Evan Closky
Address Upon Request -— Phone: (516) 659-7704 —- evanclosky@gmail.com
Agent: Corey D’Ambra (ICM Partners) -— Phone: (212) 556-6607 —- dambra@headlinemedia.tv
One-Man Band Sports Reporter
Photographer | Anchor  | Producer  | Editor

OBJECTIVE
I’m a dedicated reporter with a nose for news, a passion for finding stories and reporting them ethically and fairly. I have more than five years of real-world experience in TV and fully understand what it takes to thrive in the deadline-intensive, 24-7 newsroom environment. One day, I will travel the world on journalistic expeditions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Weekend Sports Anchor
KREM-TV (CBS), Spokane, WA                                                                                             Aug 2014  – Present
      Ø    2017 Murrow Award winner - Region I "Excellence in Writing"
      Ø    Four-time EMMY nominated sports anchor
      Ø    Three-time EMMY nominated sports reporter

      Ø    Anchor & produce four shows a week   
      Ø    Reporter & photographer three days a week – includes live reporting
      Ø    Edit & write my own stories, highlights and web copy
      Ø    Utilize social media on all platforms

Weekend Sports Anchor
KVRR-TV (FOX), Fargo, ND                                                                                                   Jun 2012  – Aug 2014
      Ø    Anchor & produce two shows a week 
      Ø    Reporter & photographer three days a week – includes live reporting
      Ø    Edit & write my own stories & highlights
      Ø    Work in a very hyperlocal market
      Ø    Active on social media

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
  • Linear & non-linear editing                             •  AP ENPS | NewsKing
  • Panasonic DVCPRO                                          •  Interplay Assist
  • Panasonic P2 HD                                               •  Soundslides
  • TVU Live Backpack                                          •  Audacity
  • Tagboard                                                              •  AP Style
  • All social media platforms (Twiter, Facebook, Instagram, Etc.)

AWARDS AND HONORS
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      Ø    2017 Murrow Award winner - Region I "Excellence in Writing"                                                                    
      Ø    Three-time EMMY nominated sports anchor
      Ø    Three-time EMMY nominated sports reporter
      Ø    2011-2012 School of Communication Top Scholar Award Recipient

OTHER EXPERIENCE
WBNS News (CBS), Columbus, OH                                        News/Sports intern                           Sep 2011 – Jun 2012
CBS News, New York, NY                                                    Broadcast marketing intern                  Jun 2011 – Aug 2011
Big Ten Network, Columbus, OH                                           Student U broadcaster                     Nov 2010 – Jun 2012
SportsNet New York (SNY), New York, NY                           Production intern                             Jun 2010 – Sep 2010
News 12 Long Island (Cablevision), Woodbury, NY           Production intern                              Jun 2010 – Sep 2010

AFFILIAITONS
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, Society of Professional Journalists, Habitat for Humanity

EDUCATION
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH                                                Summa Cum Laude  GPA: 3.93
B.A in Journalism, 2012                                                                             Minor: Media Production & Analysis, History

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