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John Roeder

Bethlehem,PA

Summary

Versatile Digital Content Creator with expertise in video production, live broadcasting, and Adobe Premiere Pro. Proven on-air presence through live play-by-play and color commentary for Muhlenberg College's media department, covering diverse sports events. Gained hands-on experience in video editing, sports videography, reporting, and live broadcast production as an intern with the Service Electric Network, covering prominent Lehigh Valley sports. Strong leadership skills demonstrated as Assistant Head Lifeguard during a four-year tenure with the City of Bethlehem Recreation Department

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Content Creator

Muhlenberg College
09.2024 - Current
  • Created graphics and videos to be displayed on video board at on-campus sporting events
  • Worked with football team and created weekly 3-5 minute highlight films to be shown to team each week before game.
  • Filmed my own content for some of these videos using professional video and audio equipment

Sports Broadcaster

Muhlenberg College
10.2023 - Current
  • Done play-by-play and color commentary for live streaming of many sports on campus, including men's and women's basketball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and field hockey.
  • Worked as producer for multiple games, switching cameras, changing graphics, and cutting in and out of replays.

Social Media Co-Manager

Muhlenberg College Strength and Conditioning
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Recorded and edited videos of athletes working out to be posted on Instagram.
  • Created graphic for profile picture
  • Worked with partner to work around scheduling conflicts to be able to set posting and recording schedule
  • Instagram Handle: @mules_strength

Summer Intern

Service Electric Network
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Shadowed reporters on shoots covering local sporting events across the Lehigh Valley.
  • Learned how to use a camera and shoot footage of various sports.
  • Expanded on my knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and edited segments together from footage that was shot.
  • Recorded standup segments, commenting on different events to be later put into segments.
  • Conducted interviews with players

Assistant Head Lifeguard

City Of Bethlehem Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Started as a regular lifeguard in the summer of 2020 and was promoted to head lifeguard due to leadership and responsibility

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications And Political Science

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
05-2027

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Graphic Design
  • On-air presence
  • Social media proficiency
  • Play-by-play commentary
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Live broadcasting experience
  • Pre-game preparation
  • Recording equipment
  • Color commentary skills
  • Documentary filmmaking

Certification

  • First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
  • Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online Only – American Red Cross.
  • Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.

Accomplishments

Deans List (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)

Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll( Fall 2024)


Timeline

Digital Content Creator

Muhlenberg College
09.2024 - Current

Social Media Co-Manager

Muhlenberg College Strength and Conditioning
08.2024 - 12.2024

Summer Intern

Service Electric Network
05.2024 - 08.2024

Sports Broadcaster

Muhlenberg College
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Head Lifeguard

City Of Bethlehem Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications And Political Science

Muhlenberg College
John Roeder