2. Ben McDonald was born and raised in Carmel Indiana and
graduated from Carmel High School in June of 2018. During
his high school years he participated in sports and other
extracurriculars but found his calling in radio. Initially joining
because of the musical side of things Ben eventually realized
his passion in sports broadcasting. He was awarded with
Senior Award for the station as well as Best Baseball Play By
Play from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards
(IASB) in New York City in March of 2018. Here at Full Sail,
Ben is pursuing a Bachelors in Sportscasting as apart of the
Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting. Ben has been keeping
busy working on side projects and broadcasting with Rollins
College as apart of their partnership with Full Sail. After Full
Sail, Ben hopes to pursue a career in broadcasting and is
looking forward to wherever it may take him.
IDENTITY
3. PROFESSION
Potential Job Titles:
• Radio/TV Announcer
• Program Director
• Broadcast News Analysts
Creator Archetype - producing
content that inspires others to follow
their passions and indulge in their
own imagination and curiosity.
Digital Marketing for Professional Rodeo Organizations
https://visionone.co.uk/consumer/brand-research/brand-archetypes-2/the-creator/
4. • DEMOGRAPHICS: 60% Female,
28-45 years old, good variation of
raceSome married, College
Educated, From U.S.
• PSYCHOGRAPHICS:
passionate about sports, enjoy
behind the scenes of shows/
programs, open minded
individuals with a creative
outlook on their work
• IDEAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS:
Stacy Williamson- Senior
Recruiter (ESPN Bristol), Erick
Valdes- Senior Media Operator
(ESPN)
Senior Recruiters and Senior Media Operators at ESPN
TARGET AUDIENCE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/espn/people/
5. GOALS
Short Term: (Immediately After Graduation, 2020)
• Land an entry-level production assistant job at either
a local or small market station.
‣ Connect with Full Sail alum or Industry
individuals to grow personal network (by June
2021).
Mid Term: (2025)
• Gain experience and connections through the years,
work way up into a live broadcast role.
‣ Expand social media presence and make
mutual friends through Networking events (Job
opportunities).
Long Term: (2040)
• Establish a solid resume fit for a live broadcast role
for ESPN or Fox Sports.
‣ Secure a job as a Host, create own live show
that airs for a consistent time slot. Broadcast
live sports on the side. (2045)
6. SKILLS ANALYSIS
Notable Skills & Current Proficiencies:
Notable Skills needed in Announcing & Current Proficiencies:
Broadcasting live content 65%
Adobe Creative Suite 55%
Time Management 50%
Public Speaking 60%
SOFTHARD
Rundown Creator 10%
Operate Control Consoles 10%
Broadcast Writing 70%
Public Speaking 60%
SOFTHARD
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00
7. Both through the airwaves and on screen, I use my
notability and creativity to paint a colorful picture to
better inform and entertain audiences of every walk of
life.
PROMISE
8. CREDENTIALS
Work Experience:
• 3 years working at an FCC regulated high
school radio station
• 1 year in a director role as the head of all
sports programming
Education:
• Carmel High School, 2018
• Sportscasting, B.S., Full Sail University (Exp. 2020)
Awards:
• IASB National Award Winner- Best
Baseball PBP
9. COMPETITION
Elijah Balcarcel
Industry Experience:
• Worked as maintenance at Wanderers
Golf club in Wellington FL
• Cashier at Tijuana Flats
Education:
• Current student enrolled in Sportscasting, B.S. at Full
Sail University
Leadership Experience:
• No leadership experience listed
Skills and Proficiencies:
• No endorsements yet
Ben McDonald
Overall Online Presence:
• Less than 200 connections, banner image not yet
customized, Clear and clean headshot, lack of details
throughout profile, no articles published, Very intone
with social media, URL is customized
• Grade: Decent, 45 out of 100
Industry Experience:
• 3 years at FCC regulated high school
station (91.3 WHJE)
• 100s of broadcasts and shows complete
Education:
• Current student enrolled in Sportscasting, B.S. at Full
Sail University
Leadership Experience:
• Sports Director at high school station
Skills and Proficiencies:
• No endorsements yet
Overall Online Presence:
• 11 connections, banner image customized, professional
headshot, no content pieces yet, no articles published,
sporadically active on personal social media accounts,
URL customized
• Grade: Average, 65 out of 100
10. COMPETITION
Ben Wolfson
Industry Experience:
• ~9 months as a Production Assistant
at ESPN
Education:
• Sports Communication B.A.
Noteworthy Experience:
• Executive Board Member IUTV
• Sports Director
• Video intern for IU football
Skills and Proficiencies:
• Adobe Premiere Pro- 1 endorsement
• Adobe Photoshop- 1 endorsement
• Social Media - 1 endorsement
Ben McDonald
Overall Online Presence:
• 300+ connections, banner image not yet customized,
polished headshot, detailed profile summaries, no
recommendations, notable volunteer work, URL not yet
customized,
• Grade: Solid, 80 out of 100
Industry Experience:
• 3 years at FCC regulated high school
station (91.3 WHJE)
• 100s of broadcasts and shows complete
Education:
• Current student enrolled in Sportscasting, B.S. at Full
Sail University
Leadership Experience:
• Sports Director at high school station
Skills and Proficiencies:
• No endorsements yet
Overall Online Presence:
• 11 connections, banner image customized, professional
headshot, no content pieces yet, no articles published,
sporadically active on personal social media accounts,
URL customized
• Grade: Average, 65 out of 100
11. BRAND POSITION
Creating confidence with great story telling
and relatability. Professional and
compassionate both on screen and off.
BEN MCDONALD
12. NETWORKING &
MARKETING
Industry Events & Organizations
• 2019 HOF Week Full Sail University
‣ May 2019
• American Marketing Association (AMA)
‣ Collegiate Membership | Orlando Chapter
• Full Sail guest speakers/networking opportunities
‣ Year Round, Winter Park FL
Digital Marketing
• Primary Content: est. podcast with fellow classmates
“Untitled” and use unique podcasts techniques to build an
audience. 1-2 hours per episode with breaks and multiple pre-
produced segments.
• Primary Tools: Twitter and Instagram - promote personal
brand and work; LinkedIn - network with industry pros and
publish monthly articles highlighting some of the podcast
episodes
• Website: Full Sail digital portfolio site to showcase school
work; use blog to showcase announcing work/experiences
and embed podcast episodes
13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mentor
• Seeking senior-level marketing pro with at least 25 yrs
of experience in rodeo industry; family man that upholds
Christian values, Jan. 2020
Formal Education
• Complete Sportscasting, B.S. by expected graduation
date in 2020
Technical Skills
• Endure more projects and experience with adobe
creative cloud and other online softwares useful in the
industry- throughout degree program (present-2020)
• Learn affective ways to distribute content both over a
camera and behind a screen (present-2020)
Soft Skills
• Broadcasting experience will be continuous throughout
the time at Full Sail, as the Rollins Games will help to
fulfill that
• Broadcast writing experience (in-class 2019)
• Time management will evolve with time
• Public Speaking will be worked on continuously with the
broadcast opprotunities and many others in class and
out
14. Ben McDonald
You know how Sports media has been
heavily influenced by social media? Well, what I
do is produce content that is free from biased,
negative social media influence and stays true to the passionate fan and
their particular team and sport. In fact, after releasing my first season of
my podcast listeners have provided nothing but positive feedback and
ways they themselves are making the change with social media and
sports.
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