Cooper Hancock
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Skills
I am a junior, currently studying Sports Journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. I have a 3.45 cumulative GPA. I have 3+ years of work experience in the food and beverage industry. And 5+ years of experience with videography, various editing software, reporting, and publishing. Frequently praised as proactive by peers, and is known as a hard-working, reliable, communicative, and determined individual.
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Experience
Sun Devil Athletics / Social Media Intern
January 2023 - Present
As a social media intern for Sun Devil Athletics, I attend multiple Arizona State sporting events weekly and create and post content on their Instagram and Twitter (X) accounts. I also attend office hours every week to edit content either shot by me or compiled for me.
Arizona PBS / Digital Content Creator
August 2023 - Present
As a digital content creator for Arizona PBS, I am tasked to create various forms of content for Arizona PBS's social media platforms. I have created Instagram reels, Instagram stories, and “man on the street” style videos. I have utilized Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, and other editing platforms as a digital content creator.
Blaze Radio / Radio Show Host
August 2022 - Present
For over a year, I have been a member of the #1 college radio station, Blaze Radio. I have hosted multiple shows on Blaze Radio online. Last year, I hosted “Traffic Jam” a roundtable news show. This year I am hosting “Trip Around The Bases”, a baseball talk show. I have seen an immense improvement in my radio presence, especially when discussing sports.
Continental Sports Podcast / Social Media Manager and Video Editor
November 2023 - January 2024
For Continental Sports Podcast, I edit clips of podcast episodes daily with 3 or more clips posted on their social media platforms every day. I also edit the full-length versions of their episodes on their YouTube channel. I create graphics to promote each episode as well.
The Wrightway Sports Network / Content Creator
June 2023 - October, 2023
As a content creator for TWSN, I have created long Youtube videos, Youtube Shorts, and Tik Tok videos about Major League Baseball. I create one video a week, along with 3+ shorts/tik toks. During my time, I have mastered the use of Premiere Pro for editing and how to make Youtube Shorts and Tik Toks.
Walter Cronkite Sports Network / Reporter
August 2022 - August 2023
As a reporter for WCSN, I have covered various ASU sports like Women’s soccer, softball, and baseball. My responsibilities included creating video packages to recap each game that I attended, while also providing constant updates using my Twitter account. I have also appeared multiple times in front and behind the camera in the control room for their Emmy-winning weekly live broadcast called “Cronkite Sports Live”.
The Sage Publication / Reporter, Sports Editor, Web-Editor
August 2018 - June 2022, Carlsbad, CA
As a student intern for Sage Creek High School’s Multimedia Journalism program I served as a reporter in which I wrote articles, created video packages, and anchored on their weekly broadcast. I also served as the Sports Section Editor in which I edited other reporter articles and videos while also creating my own content. In my last year in the program, I served as one of the Web Editor In Chiefs in which I edited all articles and published those on TheSageNews.com.
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Education
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University / Bachelor of Arts, Sports Journalism
August 20222 - Present, Phoenix, AZ
Sage Creek High School
August 2018 - June 2022, Carlsbad, CA
I finished with a weighted 3.98 GPA by taking relevant coursework including AP Language and Composition, AP Government and Politics, AP Psychology, and AP US History. I also played for both the soccer and baseball teams at my school.
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Awards
Dean's List for Freshman year of college, Seal of Biliteracy for 4 years of a foreign language (Spanish) and passing of the exam, Honor Roll for all four years of high school, and 2nd place at Student Television Network Convention.