Owen JamesDedicated & Passionate Journalist–Storyteller
Profile

Second-year student at Marshall University pursuing a double major in Sports Journalism & Media Production and a minor in Digital Humanities. Actively involved with award-winning campus radio station WMUL-FM as a producer, reporter, writer, commentator, and more. Extensive experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, with over two years in a front-facing customer service role. Results-driven communicator with a passion for storytelling, committed to continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation within the fields of mass communications and journalism.

Professional Experience

Sports and News Staff

WMUL-FM
  • Report on local, regional, and national sports news through live and pre-produced anchoring
  • Jan 2025 – PresentHuntington, WV
  • Produce news, sports, and other programs in a live, fast-paced environment
  • Commentate and contribute to on-camera and radio sports broadcasts
  • Write sports and news articles for the WMUL website
  • Collaborate with directors and staff on sports programming and production
  • Guest Services Associate

    Creative Consultants, LLC. at the Huntington Mall
  • Maintain a welcoming, professional customer service environment for all visitors
  • Nov 2023 – PresentBarboursville, WV
  • Assist guests in person and by phone, providing information and directing them to management, security, and stores
  • Education

    Marshall University

    B.A. in Media Production and Sports Journalism; Minor in Digital Humanities
  • 3.89 GPA through first year; second-year student classified as junior
  • Aug 2024 – May 2028Huntington, WV
  • Involved with WMUL-FM, Newscenter 88, and the Honors College
  • President’s List (2x) — highest academic honors for top GPA recipients
  • Huntington High School

  • Future Business Leaders of America — elected Treasurer of Huntington High chapter 2023-24 and placed 3rd in Business Calculations statewide; represented WV at the 2024 National Leadership Conference
  • Aug 2020 – May 2024Huntington, WV
    Skills
    Audio Production

    Rivendell, Adobe Audition, Audacity

    Microsoft Office

    Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams

    Adobe Creative Cloud

    Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro

    Communication

    Customer service, conflict resolution, collaboration

    Writing

    Creative writing, sports writing, script writing

    Digital Marketing

    Social media, public & media relations

    References
    Ben Anderson, Sports Director, WMUL-FM
    [email protected], +1 (740)-442-5221
    Matthew McClung, Operations Manager, Creative Consultant, LLC.
    +1 (304)-939-5572