Sutton M. Smith
Address- 301 Helen Keller BLVD Apartment #5108, Tuscaloosa, Al 35404
Education
Columbus State University, Columbus, Ga. August 2019- May 2020
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Al. August 2020- Present Double Major: News Media with a concentration in Sports and History
Certification
Leadership Excellence National Certification
Skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Amazing with Office, Google Drive, and other PC computer programs • Great Problem solver
• Work well with peers
• Skilled Writer
• Knowledge in sports areas of media
Experience
WVUA Sports Department
Sports Writer for the University of Alabama
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Required to attend sporting events and report on games•
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Write a post game story detailing what went on during the games
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Tweet mid-game stats and scores
Tuscaloosa News
Sports Journalist Intern
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Required to attend sporting events and report on games.
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Write a post game story detailing what went on during the games.
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Tweet mid-game stats and scores.
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Write feature and human interest stories for print and digital viewing.
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Write trending news stories
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Contributed to the Tuscaloosa News book written about Alabama coach Nick Saban
University of Alabama Athletic Department
​IT Student Intern
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Worked on computers, printers and cables for the Athletic Department and the people who work within it.
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Answered the phone, assisting athletic staff with any technological problem they had.
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Stored and repaired technology for the Athletic Department.
680 The Fan Sports Radio
Radio Producer Intern
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Assist Producers and Radio Board Operators with anything during the show.
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Worked with Adobe Audition, cutting audio clips for show use.
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Helped produce sports radio and political radio shows.
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Helped with promotional golf tournaments and football camps.
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Assisted the General Manager with anything they needed.
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Attended Braves games working with radio production and assistance.
WVUA-23 Digital
Digital News Writer and Reporter as a Graduate Assistant (Current)
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Write stories ranging from political news to sports for the digital platform.
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Cover high school football games, attend games, and write sports stories (game and feature).
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Help produce ‘Outside the Huddle’ feature segments on Football Friday shows.
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Give advice and edit stories for undergraduate students.
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