Anthony James Sparks has extensive experience in video production, graphic design, and communications. He received a BA in Communications & Media Arts from Bethany College in 2014. His past roles include Video Operations Director at West Virginia Radio Corporation - MetroNews, where he oversaw video activities and managed a team of videographers. He also gained skills in motion graphics, lighting, directing and teamwork through internships at WPXI Pittsburgh, Jamboree Television, and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Sparks was recognized with several awards for excellence in broadcast media and sports announcing.

1. Anthony James Sparks
AJSparks213@gmail.com ⎢ (724) 557-2031 ⎢ Morgantown, WV
Education:
Bethany College, 2014
BA: Communications & Media Arts
Minor: English
Employment:
West Virginia Radio Corporation - MetroNews
Video Operations Director ⎢ July 2014 - October 2014
-- Oversaw all video activities and production within MetroNews
-- Managed a team of videographers to cover statewide sports, news and
politics
-- Shot and created sports packages daily with motion and still
graphics
-- Grasp solid experience in management
West Virginia Radio Corporation - MetroNews
Production Assistant ⎢ September 2013 - July 2014
-- A vital role in capturing and editing highlight packages from collegiate
and high school leveled sporting events, and producing interviews with
players and coaches
-- Responsible for publishing bi-weekly state-wide high school baseball
articles on WVMetroNews.com during the spring season
-- Designed high-end graphics for various videos and live produced web-streamed
shows
-- Acted as main video producer for 6 different live shows; hosted by
Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi and Fred Persinger
West Virginia Radio Corporation - Pikewood Creative
Production Assistant ⎢ May 2013 - July 2014
-- Served as communication facilitator between the various elements

2. involved in the production on the set
-- Performed all tasks, on and off set, as required by actor/director/producer
to their complete satisfaction
--Gained skills in creating motion graphics, lighting, directing and how to
properly work within a team environment on and off sets
WPXI Pittsburgh - Channel 11
Creative Services Intern ⎢ June 2013 - August 2013:
--Traveled throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area to cover stories through
writing, shooting video and photos
--Routinely posted photos on WPXI.com for designated events
--Also assisted with the channel's social media efforts on Twitter and
Facebook
Jamboree Television - Live Nation
Production Staff ⎢ July 2012 & July 2013
--Specialized in producing videos during the week long internship by
following a strict agenda to abide by with 20 total video packages
--Received a true understanding of Final Cut Pro and Photoshop
--Filmed several Country Music Artists: Jason Aldean, Little Big Town,
Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, etc.
--All videos/photos were scheduled and played on Jumbotron between
concert sessions and then posted on J-TV's Youtube Channel
Experience:
Bethany College Television
Bethany Broadcasting Network (BBN) Student Manager
--Directed and organized newscasts bi-weekly that aired on Bethany
College's school television station
--Covered any events throughout our college and local areas
--Learned the basics of how to broadcast and report as ethical and as true as
a professional newscast
--All student produced
Breast Weekend Ever

3. Bethany College/Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
--Appointed as head producer of the promotional video for the 'Breast
Weekend Ever' at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
--Met and interviewed Michelle Wright, an anchor for WTAE
Channel 4 News Pittsburgh, Patricia Miller, Co-Founder of Vera Bradley
and Chris Plummer, General Manager of Nemocolin Woodlands
--Lead and managed a 4-person crew
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Marketing Intern
--Coordinated with the Director of Marketing and the other marketing
managers to plan various events throughout the Resort
--Handled the maintenance of the resort's marketing database
--In-charge for daily mails run and the distribution of various in-house
collateral and marketing pieces
Programs:
--After Effects, Animoto, Avid, Audiodesk, Final Cut Pro, LiveText,
Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Speed Edit, TriCaster
Awards:
--Bethany Broadcasting Network Service Award (2013)
--BBN Outstanding Announcer Award (2013)
--Outstanding Departmental Service Award (2013)
--Sarah M. Cannon Award (Excellence in Broadcast Media)
--Sports Announcing Award (2012)
**Inducted in the Society of Collegiate Journalists (SCJ)
Activities:
--All other activities, experiences, and visuals can be seen with the link
below:
www.AnthonyJSparks.com
References:
Mrs. M.E. Yancosek Gamble

4. Bethany College Communications and Media Arts Chair
MEGamble@Bethanywv.edu
(304) 829-8498
Mr. Scott D. Miller
Bethany College President
SMiller@Bethanywv.edu
(304) 829-7111
Mr. Hoppy Kercheval
MetroNews ‘Talkline’ Host
Hoppy@wvradio.com
(304) 296-0029
Mr. Tony Caridi
Pikewood Creative
TCaridi@PikewoodCreative.com
(304) 296-0029
Mr. Allan Taylor
MetroNews Web Editor/WVU Beat Writer
ATaylor@wvradio.com
(423) 364-0897
Mr. Luke Nelson
Jamboree Television Director/Owner
LNelson26@yahoo.com
(304) 639-6916
Mr. Josh Eachus
WBRZ-TV Meterologist
Joshua.D.Eachus@gmail.com
(610) 203-1470