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William (BJ) Walters

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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

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

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

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.

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

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.