Ross Castaldo

Hicksville, NY 11801
■ rcastaldo500@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication/ Journalism (Expected Graduation May 2019)
Professional Emphasis: Electronic Media
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
Accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)

Relevant Coursework:
Public Speaking, Video Journalism, Organizational Communication, Media Writing, Electronic Media Writing,
Electronic Media Production

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Communication/ Journalism: Multimedia Reporting, News Writing, Sports Writing, AP Style, and
Photojournalism

Technology: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, & InDesign
IMovie, Final Cut Pro, Inception & Premiere

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Sports Director and Radio Announcer, WSYC 88.7, Shippensburg, PA (August 2016-Present)
Website: tunein.com/radio/WSYC-887-s44331/
● Schedule monthly programming timeslots and assign broadcasters to events
● Track and manage budget of radio station Sports Department
● Review, critique and assist broadcasters with their on-air performance
● Chair weekly meetings of radio station personnel
● Manage Color Commentary for Shippensburg University Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games
● Prepare for broadcasts with comprehensive research, attending practices, reviewing game film, studying
opposition, going over media guides
● Conduct interviews with players and coaches during pre-game and post-game
● Co-host of Sport Talk Radio Show “The Kitchen Sink”

Sports Writer, Boston Blabber, Boston MA (December 2016- March 2017)

Website:bostonblabber.com
● Added fresh content to website by writing weekly op-eds on local sports teams
● Increased web traffic with regular post on players, games and sports leagues
● Collaborated with colleagues on major projects and social media strategy

Staff Writer Intern, Tremr, Manhattan, NY (May 2016 – August 2016)

Website: Tremr.com
● Worked with editors from multiple departments to create weekly articles on current events
● Promoted website by publicizing stories on social media outlets

WORK EXPERIENCE
Circulation Desk Attendant, Lehman Library, Shippensburg, PA (October 2016-Present)
Counselor, Merrick Woods Summer Camp, Merrick, NY (June 2017-August 2017)
Counselor, LIU Post Youth Camps, Brookville, NY (June 2014-August 2016)

ACTIVITIES
Shippensburg University Intramural Soccer (Fall 2016 -Present)
Volunteer - North Shore Animal League, Port Washington, NY (September 2013-July 2014)