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Sophie Wimmer

Agoura Hills

Summary

Dynamic media professional with experience at FOX Sports and UCLA Athletics, excelling in content creation and audience engagement. Proven skills in technical directing and strong writing, contributing to successful live broadcasts and compelling storytelling. Adept at collaborating with teams to enhance viewer experiences and drive impactful narratives in sports media.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media and Content Intern

UCLA Athletics
Los Angeles
05.2025 - Current
  • Managing and organizing video and image files by labeling and sorting content tailored to individual players, to support targeted content creation.
  • Assisting with media preparation, and developing skills in shooting and filming live games.
  • Assisted in creating a library of images and videos for use in various pieces of content.

Broadcast Production Assistant

Big Ten Network - StudentU
Los Angeles
08.2024 - Current
  • Developing sports production skills including technical directing, graphics, score bug, audio, video engineering, camera operations and replay.
  • Assisted in the pre-production of television broadcasts, including researching topics and writing scripts.
  • Working as an on-air color analyst for UCLA soccer games, strengthening my communication, on-camera, and interviewing skills.
  • Collaborated with producers on storyboards for upcoming segments.
  • Operated cameras, sound boards, switchers, and other technical equipment during live broadcasts.

Extern, FOX Sports Media Relations

FOX Sports
Los Angeles
09.2023 - Current
  • Shadowed Media Relations team for on-site preparation at College Football games during 2023 season.
  • Worked with the Game Talent, Production and Operations team throughout the telecast.

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

YMCA
Agoura Hills
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Acquired lifeguard certification and CPR certification.
  • Worked with young children ages 2-12 teaching them water safety and core swimming skills such as butterfly, freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Pre- Public Affairs

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles
06.2028

Skills

  • Media relations
  • Content creation
  • Technical directing
  • Audience engagement
  • Video editing
  • Strong writing skills

Publications

  • Soak It In: Water Polo's Next-Gen, USC Annenberg News, 07/01/23
  • National Girls and Women in Sports Day Inspires, Big East Conference, 02/01/23
  • How Title IX Shaped My Life, Big East Conference, 07/01/22

Timeline

Social Media and Content Intern

UCLA Athletics
05.2025 - Current

Broadcast Production Assistant

Big Ten Network - StudentU
08.2024 - Current

Extern, FOX Sports Media Relations

FOX Sports
09.2023 - Current

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

YMCA
09.2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Pre- Public Affairs

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

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