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William (BJ) Walters

 

218-553-1246 (cell)

  bjwalters102189@gmail.com (email)

http://waltersvoice89.wixsite.com/waltersvoice (website)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltersvoice89/

https://www.soundcloud.com/bj-walters-453934066

https://www.twitter.com/WaltersVoice89

 

EDUCATION

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX                                         August 2010 - May 2012

Bachelor of Science Degree

Major: Mass Communications

Endorsement: Radio and Television 

 

American Broadcasting School                                                        December 2015 - August 2016

  Certification: Radio Broadcasting

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Sports Director at KZTK-FM 103.9 The Truck                                                      Sep 2022-Current

• In charge of scheduling, planning and executing Sports Schedule

• Solo PxP for area volleyball, football, basketball, softball, and baseball games

• Third co-host of "Ben and Jim Morning Show" with Jim Babbitt and Ben Ziegler

• Records daily local sports reports M-F

• Records daily local weather reports

• Uploads National barter spots for United and Premiere Networks to play locally

• Production Manager

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Photographer/Editor at KWTX-TV                                                                       June 2022-Sep 2022

• Photographer/Editor for #1 rated news network in Waco/Temple/Killeen market

• Shoot, Edit, Script stories for four evening newscasts

• On-site camera work for MMJs for live breaking news coverage

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Producer/Engineer at Austin Radio Network                                                        Apr 2022-June 2022  

• Producer in studio for University of Texas Longhorn Baseball on 104.9 The Horn

• In charge of highlights, commercials, and communicating with on-site crew to troubleshoot

• On-site remote engineer for live shows, including setup and breakdown                       

 

News MMJ at Lakeland PBS                                                                                Sep 2021-Sep 2021

• News Journalist for only Bemidji based TV station

• Shoot, Edit, Script stories for 6pm update and 10pm newscast

• Bemidji City Council beat and Beltrami County Council beat

 

Sports Director at Five Star Communications                                                        Aug 2019 – July 2020

• Host hourly sports report, along with a weekend talk show

• Play-by Play voice for Yankton High School athletics

• Pregame host for University of South Dakota Coyote football

• Administrative programmer for ESPN 101.5 FM/1570 AM

• Host daily sports talk show from 9-11am weekdays

 

Traffic Director at Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, Bemidji, MN                                      Nov 2017 – Aug 2019

• Administrative authority over program layout of five local stations

• Point of contact for network affidavits that correlate with nationally syndicated programming

 

On-Air/Play-by-Play/Engineer at PB Broadcasting, Bemidji, MN                               Mar 2018 – Aug 2019; May 2020-Mar 2022

• Co-host of a two-hour talk show “High Noon” on KBUN Sports Radio weekdays 12pm-2pm

• Play-by-Play voice for Bemidji High School athletics

• In-Studio board operator during various live events

 

Play-by-Play/Sales at RP Broadcasting Bemidji, MN                                                 Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

• Men’s and Women’s Basketball Play-by-Play for Division II Bemidji State University. 

• Coordinated pregame, postgame, and Play-by-Play of all 28 Men’s and Women’s games. 

• Accounting associate in sales

 

Director of Broadcasting/Media Relations of Rockford Rivets, Love’s Park, IL             May 2016 - Aug 2016

• Broadcaster/Media Relations for expansion franchise in Northwoods League.

• Solo Play-by-Play for 72 games, with at home broadcasts being video productions and road games being audio only.

• Created daily press notes, stat packs, and handled all media relations duties for the entire season.

• Wrote daily postgame press releases and put together program features for each of the eight editions during the season, including a stat pack and roster in each one every day.

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Broadcasting Internship with East Texas Pump Jacks, Kilgore, TX                               May 2014 - Aug 2014

• Broadcast internship for franchise in Texas Collegiate League.

• Solo Play-by-Play of all 60 games with the home broadcasts being video productions and the road games being audio only.

• Wrote daily postgame press releases and put together features for each edition of the only daily program in the Texas Collegiate League.

 

Affiliate Manager at K-MAC Sports, Austin, TX                                                              Feb 2011 - Oct 2015

• Hosted weekly 3-hour talk show dedicated to HS football by speaking to the schools broadcast teams.

• Play-by-Play for all West HS and Whitney HS athletics, including 2 softball state tournaments and a baseball state tournament.

• Point of contact for selling the advertising through those schools' Booster Clubs.

 

Owner/Operator at Big Red Sports Network, West, TX                                                   Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

• Founded network designed to broadcast and promote West HS athletics online with Play-by-Play coverage and written articles. 

• Hosted a football talk/prediction show each week on the internet. 

• This company would merge with K-MAC Sports.

 

Lead Play-by-Play at Super CenTex Sports Network, Waco, TX                                       Nov 2009 - June 2010

• Lead Play-by-Play for area basketball, baseball, and softball teams, including 3 softball state semifinal games and two AAA  State Championship Games.

• Hosted weekly talk show which included coach’s interviews and analysis of local games.

 

Lead Play-by-Play at Massey Broadcasting, Groesbeck, TX                                              Aug 2007 - Nov 2009

• Lead Play-by-Play for all Groesbeck HS athletics.

• Hosted weekly talk show during football season to air just prior to the game broadcast.

• This company would merge with Super CenTex Sports Network.

 

Lead Play-by-Play at KK Sports, Mexia, TX                                                                        Aug 2005 - May 2007

• Lead Play-by-Play for the Limestone County Game of the Week, featuring Mexia HS, Groesbeck HS, Wortham HS, and Coolidge HS at various times.

 

Contributor at KYCX Radio, Mexia, TX                                                                                Aug 2004 - May 2005

• Halftime host for all KYCX games giving scores, stats, and interviewing special guests each game during football season.

• Lead analyst during basketball and baseball games on KYCX and KRQX-am radio. 

• The station would be bought out by ESPN in Waco, TX that summer.

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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Public Address Announcer at Sanford Event Center, Bemidji, MN                                          Sept 2018 – May 2019

• Addressed audience and informed them about ongoing game actions and player substitutions for Women’s Ice Hockey for Bemidji State University.

• Provided game scores and updated scoreboard, in an accurate and timely manner.

• Announced all ad-breaks and voiced advertisements, as required.