Hi! I'm Blaine A. King
I am a recent graduate from Point Park University with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Reporting with a minor in Public Relations. On my website you will see all of the experience I have within the communications field (reporting, producing, social media). If you have any questions please reach out to me. Thank you!
Blaine A. King
Communications
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Phone:
215-908-5010
Email:
Address:
Philadelphia, PA
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Date of Birth:
February 4, 1995
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EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
2016-2017
Station Manager
UView Television Network
UView is Point Park University television network. As the Station Manager I am responsible for all everything that happens from the content that goes on air, communicating with the Producers of the shows making sure the content is met to standards and if they need are in need of anything. I am also the main contact for students, faculty, and administrators for when reaching out for content or coverage.
2016-2017
Host
UView Television Network
I served as the on-air host for "UView's 2016 Election Night Coverage". In the fall of 2016 I began to host UView's sports show "Pioneer Sideline". And in the Spring of 2016 I served as host of UView's morning news show "Daybreak"
2016-2017
Social Media Coordinator ; Snapchat
Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media & Marketing
I a part of the Pittsburgh Center for Sport Media and Marketing which is an organization that reaches out to Professionals who work in the Sports and Entertainment industry. As a Social Media Coordinator I run our new developed Snapchat.
2016-2017
Producer
UView Television Network
At UView besides going on-air I also serve as a Producers for "Pioneer Sideline" and "UView's 2016 Election Night Coverage". As the Producer for "Pioneer Sideline" I put together the rundown together, find on-air talent to go on, and edit all scripts. As Producer I helped put the rundown together and connected on-air talent and guest to come on.
2016
Public Relations Intern
Pittsburgh PRSA Chapter
I had the opportunity to serve as an intern for the Pittsburgh PRSA Chapter. I was able to help them prepare for their "Professional Development Day". I created the program from the event, social media post, and a blog on my experience.
2015
Production Intern
Washington Wild Things/ Pennsylvania Rebellion
The Washington Wild Things were an independent league baseball team
and the Pennsylvania Rebellion were a professional softball team. Being
apart of the Production team I ran cameras, audio/music for the stadium, graphics for sponsors, players, and fan entertainment, and I served as the PA
announcer and in-stadium host for a few games.
2014-2017
UView Television Network Social Media Manager
UView Television Network
I manage the social media handles for UView. I control the facebook and Twitter accounts. Post include updates on shows that are ready to be viewed, news happening at Point Park , Pittsburgh, and Nationally.
2013-2017
Play-by-Play/Color Commentary
Point Park Sports Network
Point Park has its own sports network that I had the opportunity to cover. The sports that I was able to provide Play-by-Play and Color Commentary analysis to was Women Volleyball, Men/Women Soccer, Men/Women Basketball, Baseball, Softball, and Cross Country.
2013-2017
Production Crew
UView Television Network
When not on camera I help out behind the scenes at UView Television Network. I help with audio/M, cameras, teleprompter, technical directing, and floor managing the studio.
2013-2017
Reporter
UView Television Network
While at UView I also am a reporter for various topics that range from sports, news, weather, and entertainment. I reported on topics related to Point Park University, National, and Pittsburgh.
2013-2017
Bachelor's Degree
Point Park University
I attended Point Park University which is located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, PA. I've obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Reporting with a Minor in Public Relations. Through various internships, clubs, organizations, and classes I was able to learn the different aspects of having a career in communications through On-Camera Broadcast, Public Relations, Sports Communication, Production, and Social Media.
2009-2013
High School Diploma
Upper Darby High School
I attended Upper Darby High School which is located in Drexel Hill, PA. At Upper Darby High School iI discovered I want to have a career in communications and began writing for the school newspaper and working for the schools news station.
COMMUNICATIONS
SKILLS
Social Media
(Facebook,Twitter, Linkedln,Snapchat, Instagram)
Microsoft
(Word, PowerPoint,Excel)
Leadership
Apple ISO
Adobe Creative Cloud
(PremierePro, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign)
Public Speaking
Spanish-Proficient
Windows Software
EXPERTISE
Leadership
I have held many leadership positions that has taught me not only to grow as a leader but as a person. Some leadership roles include Student Government President, an Ambassador for Point Park University, and News and Sports director. In those roles I was very well respected by my peers and administration. People look to me to be a leader in all types of situations when needed and I never have problem with that at all.
Social Media
Social Media continues to grow and whether it's my personal accounts or different organization accounts that I was posting on I approached everything with professionalism. I know that I have to stay up to date and interactive in order to grow a social media presence. I also know that creativity is key too in a social media presence.
Communication
I always knew I wanted to work in communications as a career. And to me it is important to have the skills needed to succeed and advance in the business. Whether that's verbally, written, social media, broadcast, or public relations I will apply those skills to get the job done. I continue to look for ways to grow to better my skill so I can do what it takes to make continue to make an impact by completing different task.