Get in Touch With Me

zachstclair123@gmail.com

Things I'm Pretty Dang Good At

Hard Skills

  • Adobe Audition, Pro Tools
  • Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro​
  • GSuite and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Creative and Technical Writing
  • HootSuite, Tweetdeck, Trello
  • Board Operation
  • GSelector and NexGen
  • Podcast Publishing Platforms e.g. Spreaker

Soft Skills

  • Time Management
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Highly Organized and Flexible
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail

What I've Kept Busy With

Rad or Sad Podcast
​Co-host and Producer, 06/2019 – Present
  • Perform all editing and audio production work, as well as brainstorm and research episode ideas for weekly comedy/pop culture podcast
  • Manage creation and posting of digital content for podcast social media channels
Asbestos Falls Serial
Co-writer, Co-producer, and Voice Actor, 05/2018 – 08/2018
  • Write and edit scripts for weekly comedic sci-fi podcast
  • Collaborating to record and edit audio for weekly broadcast on syndicated program
Kansas State Collegian
Contributing Writer, 05/2018 – 08/2018
  • Write reviews of campus performances— e.g. concerts, operas— for student newspaper
  • Work in a self-directed environment to research, write, and submit articles following performances and by print deadline that night, normally within a three hour turnaround

Honors and Awards

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Education

​Kansas State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in English, Creative Writing
May 2020​

Work Experience

NPR's Ask Me Another, Arts Desk, and NPR Interns
Production Intern, 06/2021 - Present
  • Pitch guest interview segments, research guests to prep hosts, prep guests for interviews
  • Contribute copywriting for weekly website and social media content; schedule and post content across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Cut audio interviews, work with show producers to incorporate feedback and provide rounds of edits
  • Fact-check trivia games and interview scripts, approx. 2-3 scripts/week, approx. 70 facts/script
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Wildcat 91.9 FM
Program Director, May 2018 to December 2019
Promotions Assistant, July 2017 to May 2018
  • Host, conduct research, cut clips, and produce prep docs for morning show, afternoon drive show, weekend show, and specialty programming
  • Coordinate logistics of station Podcast Lab e.g. oversee interview bookings, maintain frequent communication with podcast hosts and guests, and coordinate tape syncs
  • Manage and train internal team of 10-12 student workers and DJ staff of 30-50 students, as well and maintain regular communication with external station partners and listeners 
  • Lead full station rebrand including imaging, talent, physical and digital elements
  • Assist other students on podcast and radio show creation, format, and production
  • Lead coordination of live radio broadcasts and event production including in-studio sessions, live remotes on location, and concerts featuring bands ranging from solo artists to 75+ member groups

News Radio KMAN
News Intern, May 2018 to August 2018
  • Write, proofread scripts, and check facts for daily newscasts, approx. 6-10/day
  • Conduct interviews and on-site reporting
  • Draft web writing for online content
  • Anchor weekend news broadcasts

Kansas State University Libraries
Student Specialist, Communications and Marketing, July 2017 to May 2018
  • Work collaboratively on the creation of social campaigns and produce marketing collateral for Libraries channels including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Spotify
  • Manage coordination and execution of events for Libraries promotion, e.g. radio interviews, university Snapchat takeovers, and student destress events
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