This document is a resume for Brooke McGahan, a recent communications graduate passionate about sports media. She has experience covering multiple teams through radio, TV, online, and print media. McGahan has a demonstrated work ethic through handling a full course load, part-time work, and consistent volunteering or interning in diverse media fields. She was recognized as her college's Campus Champion for her contributions and an educational video she created on preventing sexual assault. McGahan has skills in areas such as directing, social media, public relations, marketing campaigns, on-air radio/TV work, video/sound editing, and press interviewing.

1. BROOKE MCGAHAN
mcgahanbrooke@gmail.com * (518) – 929-8909 * Professional Website * LinkedIn Account
SUMMARY & EDUCATION
Energetic, creative and socially responsible recent communications graduate. Passionate and experienced in the role of
sports media, covering multiple teams via radio, TV, on line and in print. Demonstrated a strong work ethic by handling
a full course load, part time work and consistently volunteered or interned in diverse media/communications venues.
Continually sought opportunities to learn and grow in the field. Skilled in:
 Directing  Social Media  Public Relations  Marketing Campaigns
 On Air Radio/TV  Video/Sound Editing  Press Interviewing  Media Writing
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major: Communication & Media Studies, Minor: Sport Management, May 2015
State University of New York College at Cortland
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Chosen Campus Champion SUNY Cortland, May 2015 from 7,000 students. Recognized for numerous campus
wide contributions and initiating a widely received It's On Us, educational video preventing sexual assault viewed
on YouTube 19,000+ times from SUNY Cortland’s Facebook page.
 Diligent in year round fundraising, successfully raised $18K for a software system facilitating WSUC 90.5 FM to
operate 24/7 vs 8 hours/day. Wrote grant proposals and presented to various campus government committees.
 As Executive Producer & Co-Editor for the 20CSTV Cortaca Halftime Show aired on Time Warner Cable in 2014,
charged with producing a positive, image building show following previous negative campus events.
 Selected twice by SUNY Cortland’s Television Station, VP to be 1 of 4 of 200+ applicants to intern with the NY Jets.
 One year as Technical TV Director for 3 sports, coordinating 3 cameras and 2 announcers for live stream sports events.
 Worked on a team developing a marketing campaign strategy to provide sports opportunities to low income children.
 Skilled in Word, Excel, Constant Contact, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition (audio editing), Abode Premier (video
editing), JVC cameras, GoPro, familiar with Avid Media Composer and QuickBooks.
 Ability to use Social Media tools: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, You Tube and email marketing.
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Assistant Marketing Manager | Sales Gavin’s Irish Country Inn Seasonal: June – Aug 2013/2014/2015
Front desk management and handle promotional duties; social media marketing, e-mail marketing, press releases and
promotional designs. Assist in entertainment booking/contracts and marketing strategy creation and implementation.
Public Relations Intern Public Relations Office, SUNY Cortland Aug 2014 – May 2015
Updated website content and provided 15+ new, innovative video clips to be played on bulletin screens campus wide.
Worked on campaigns improving the welfare of students including the It’s On Us video.
President | Station Manager WSUC 90.5FM The Dragon, SUNY Cortland Jan 2013 – May 2015
Promoted to Station Manager/President. Managed an executive staff of 10, worked with Student Government in
contingencies, purchase orders and student development. Coordinated with 40+clubs, SUNY Cortland President and
staff to promote and produce social issue broadcasts.
Vice President | Program Director 20 CSTV, SUNY Cortland Jan 2013 – May 2015
Handled social media networking, press releases, designing posters/table tents, designing and purchasing merchandise.
Served as a station leader, helping members learn equipment and editing software and produced 3 weekly TV shows.
Health and Beauty Division Intern 5W Public Relations, NY, NY Dec 2014 – Jan 2015
Experience in integrated marketing strategies, clipbooks, PR writing, call downs, media lists, PR campaigns, print,
broadcast and digital product placements and advertising for major health and beauty companies.
Coaching Video & Multimedia Intern New York Jets Seasonal: July – Aug 2013/2014
Daily attended practice, handling media scrums, interviewing players and assisting the camera person. Logged footage
by player, play, drill and routes, sorted media availability, created lower thirds, providing insight and researched music
clips. In 2013, daily assisted in filming video for the coaching staff using JVC cameras from lifts and on the ground,
organized footage. Maintained battery life, SD cards and assisted in filming with GoPro.
Field Reporting Intern ESPN Ithaca 1160 AM/107.1 FM Aug 2013 – May 2014
Covered weekly D1 area games including Cornell, conducted post-game interviews with coaches and players for air
play. Experience in broadcasting, sports writing and radio station operational functions.