About.

me/alexscharg
msuimpactsports.com

Alex Scharg

309 W. Genesee St., Lansing, MI, 48933

@AlexScharg
(248) 752-3231 schargal@msu.edu
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Education:
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, Media and Information
September 2010-May 2015
Michigan State University School of Journalism, East Lansing, MI
J-Schools Most Outstanding Senior 2014
Ryan Rosman Angel Award recipient 2014
MAB Leicinger-Biederman, MSU Serwach Leadership, and MSU Joe Falls scholarship recipient 2014
J-Schools Outstanding Achievement in Journalism recipient 2013
Deans List
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Experience:
Producer, Co-Host
June 2012 - Present
WKAR-TV 870AM, East Lansing, MI
Produce daily sports talk radio show Current Sports with Al Martin for 870AM, Lansing
Host of show on fill-in basis and co-host on daily basis. Topics focus on Detroit professional sports and MSU athletics
Produce multimedia content through Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, Audio VAULT, and Core Publisher
Contact and book guests for interviews; coordinate show agenda on daily basis and prepare topic outlines
Filmed MAB-winning Rose Bowl documentary as well as a variety of sports videos for award-winning television show
Producer, Board Operator
September 2012 - Present
Spartan Sports Network, Holt, MI
Produce radio broadcasts for MSU Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Baseball and Hockey games
Report live hockey updates at intermission and produce audio content for the web via CMS
Use software program such as Tieline, Blue Box, Adobe Audition, and Simian audio software to air broadcasts
Founder, Director
January 2012 December 2014
MSU Impact Sports, WDBM 88.9FM, East Lansing, MI
Founded fully-credentialed press organization on the MSU campus, with a staff of over 100 undergraduates
Coordinated multimedia, student-run sports bureau that covered each of the MSU athletic programs, mens and womens
Established operations and multiple departments in video, communications, marketing, graphics and reporting
Supervised the implementation of a live radio and online community in design, retention and engagement
Produced multimedia content through Avid, Pro Tools, Audacity, WordPress, Drupal and Scotts
Sports Web Producer
WLNS-TV, Lansing, MI
Uploaded multimedia content to the web via Worldnow and ENPS
Produced print content to accompany video highlights
Worked under WLNS Sports Director Fred Heumann

September 2013 - April 2014

Campus Representative
February 2012 - December 2013
Youth Marketing Connection, Boston, MA
Increased sales and awareness of brands through custom sampling, SWOT analysis and social media
Partnered with Miss Michigan Elizabeth Wertenberger, Adam West, and 50 Cent to efficiently execute branding
Rush Chair, Social Chair, Academic Chair
September 2010 - May 2013
Alpha Epsilon Pi, East Lansing, MI
Elected Most Outstanding International Delegate at fraternity convention by more than 2,000 peers
Recruited highest number of spring members in local fraternity history with the help of a committee
Planned social and philanthropic events with $13,000 in allotted funds
Supervised fraternity study hours and established first tutoring program
Production Director, Sports and News Show Host, Disc Jockey

Bloomfield Community Radio-WBFH, Bloomfield Hills, MI

September 2009 - June 2010
Awarded Best Radio Drama and Best Promo at John Drury National Radio Awards

Received MAB Award in sports broadcasting; developed promotional content, PSAs, and a variety of on-air spots