Chris Hagan

chris.hagan4@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, May ‘11
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication: Broadcast Journalism, Minor: Sports Studies

EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIPS:

WBRZ-TV-2 Sports Internship: Baton Rouge, LA (May 2010 – September 2010)

  • Edited video for 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. newscasts
  • Posted video to web site and wrote sports web updates daily
  • Conducted various interviews with local football coaches
ESPN Football Coverage LSU vs. Appalachian State: Baton Rouge, LA (August 30, 2008)
  • Worked in ESPN production trucks to assist with stat-keeping
  • Assisted videographers on the field before and after the game

LSU’s Sports Showtime: Baton Rouge, LA (January 2008 – May 2011)

  • Anchored, produced, directed LSU’s student-run sports show. Aired on campus and Cox cable channel
  • Wrote scripts and edited video for 30 minute live show; managed staff of 20+
  • Anchored highlight segments and interviewed LSU coaches live on set
  • Closely followed and reported on LSU football, basketball, baseball and several other sports

HolyTurf.com: (August 2010 – May 2011)

  • Closely followed and reporter on LSU’s 2010-11 football season
  • Wrote weekly articles or put together PKG’s including game footage and player interviews
  • Followed LSU recruiting and edited feature story video during the off-season

KSLU Radio: Baton Rouge, LA (August 2008 – June 2009)

  • Wrote and broadcast 2-5 minute sports radio updates daily
  • Broadcast weekly on one-hour LSU sports talk show

SKILLS:

  • Very proficient with computers. Experienced with Avid Newscutter XP, Edius Neo 3 and Edius 6.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Worked with script-writing programs EZ News and ENPS.
  • Outgoing, conversational, team-oriented and passionate about everything sports-related.