Carson Mercier
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Dynamic play-by-play broadcaster with extensive experience in sports programming and live show production at KWVA Student Radio. Proven expertise in Adobe Suite and play-by-play broadcasting, complemented by strong people management skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. A passion for delivering engaging content and fostering audience connection drives a commitment to excellence in every broadcast. Ready to leverage skills and experience to enhance viewer engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Director
KWVA 88.1 FM
01.2024 - Current
- Produce live sports talk show and live University of Oregon sporting events
- Complete play-by-play broadcasts over radio on 88.1 FM and TV on Big Ten+ for UO baseball, basketball and volleyball sporting events.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve skills and performance consistency.
Assistant Sports Director
KCSB 91.9 FM
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed a year-round schedule for sports programming.
- Reported on all UC Santa Barbara athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Broadcast all UCSB men's and women's basketball, baseball, men's and women's volleyball, and men's, and women's soccer home games.
- Trained and guided on air talent
Director of Broadcast Operations
Walnut Creek Crawdads
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained and guided on air talent for pre- and post-game show
- Utilized Adobe Suite to edit, mix and master audio and video for presentations and online broadcasting
- Broadcast all 44 games of 2023 season and 43 games 2024 season as both play-by-play and color commentator
- Assisted in production of Pre and Post game show
Radio Play-by-play Broadcaster
UC Santa Barbara Baseball
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Broadcast 29 home games and 3 road games including the Santa Barbara Regional.
Turning Two Podcast Host
Self Employed
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Researched the subject of the interview to formulate questions
- Posted 30, 20-plus minute episodes to all streaming services
- Hosted MLB Draft Prospect Elijah Green and San Diego Padres Radio Broadcaster, Jesse Agler
- STN (Student Television Network) runner-up for the student-run podcast of the 2021-2022 school year
Education
Bachelor of Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2026
Associates of Arts for transfer - Communication Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA06.2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Effective time management
- Keen attention to detail
- Continuous learning mindset
- Positive outlook
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Radio Play-by-play Broadcaster
UC Santa Barbara Baseball
02.2024 - 06.2024
Production Director
KWVA 88.1 FM
01.2024 - Current
Director of Broadcast Operations
Walnut Creek Crawdads
06.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Sports Director
KCSB 91.9 FM
04.2022 - 09.2024
Turning Two Podcast Host
Self Employed
02.2020 - 06.2022
Associates of Arts for transfer - Communication Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
University of Oregon
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