James Pallotto

Bio

James R Pallotto III graduated from Western Colorado University in May of 2020 with a double major of Communication Arts and Sociology. The former NCAA Division 2 football player not only competed in football while attending Western he also maintained classroom performance ending in the top third of GPA on the team with a 3.0. Outside of the classroom and off the field James also gained a prominent role in the student run station on campus, KWSB 91.1FM, becoming Sports director for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years, also during those school years James became a role model on campus as a Resident Assistant. While working for KWSB running the twice weekly talk show, Gunnison Sports Talk Radio, and doing both color commentary and play by play sports broadcasting during the winter seasons KWSB won back to back CBA awards for best live coverage for a sporting even in the small market station category. James is now full on into the entry level job hunt and waiting to get the opportunity to grow in the sports media field.

Resume

James R. Pallotto III

Centennial, CO 80112

James.pallottoiii@gmail.com

Resume Summary: I am graduating from Western Colorado University with a double major in Communication Arts and Sociology. Currently the Sports Director at KWSB 91.1FM in Gunnison, CO, and two-time CBA award winner. Have grown in expertise of editing audio with Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, and Windows MovieMaker.

 Technical Proficiencies: 

•    Knowledge of speaking on air in a radio setting

•   Three years broadcasting experience both Talk show and live sports coverage

•   Understanding and skill using Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, and Windows MovieMaker

•   Proficiency of sports journalism writing 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Professional Experience:

Technical Producer/Co-Director of Blogging Content, Unhinged Sports Network September 2020-Present

• Assistance in helping podcasts on the network editing and content

• Assistance creating airtime schedule for 24/7 content

• Creation of blogging schedule for unhingedsn.com

• Contribute writing content

• Create rundown for content on Network exclusive shows

Co-Founder, The Far End of the Bench Podcast August 2020-Present

• Set up the equipment for the weekly podcast

• Create rundown/outline for each episode

• Edit audio in post

• Upload each episode to RSS feed

• Co-run all social media accounts associated with podcast

• Produce content for podcast Youtube page

Billing Support Analyst, Intelepeer Cloud Communications LLC

• Knowledge of products offered to our customers

• Proficiency in SalesForce, Chargify, and Intelepeer Billing Portal

• Fielded customer calls about billing inquiries

Contributing Writer, SBNation.com May 2019-December 2019

●      Pre and Post game coverage on the writing and social media platforms of the Air Force Falcons football team for the sports website conglomerate

On Air Host/Sport Director, KWSB 91.1 fm January 2018- May 2020

• Experience speaking on live radio

• Work with a team of hosts, allowing for everyone to contribute

• Used as color commentary for both Basketball and Wrestling events on campus

• Able to articulate myself on the fly in the situation unfolding live

• Create engineering schedules for sporting events for Western Colorado University

Reference

·       Andrew Klein, Managing Principal Founder: West Side Property Investments

·       Mark Bryant, Attorney at Law Sports Agent: Mark Esq

·       Jim Muernier, Founder and Commissioner: Unhinged Sports Network

Education:

Western Colorado University, Gunnison, Colorado- Expected Graduation May 2020

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Majors: Communication Arts, Sociology

GPA: 3.0