Chris Pope

OBJECTIVE
To continue my broadcasting career while using my talents to tell stories to enhance the connection with the listeners and viewers.

QUALIFICATIONS
Extremely efficient in Microsoft Office Comfortable with Avid editing system Very effective with Burli Software and Newsroom Have used the Scott and Media Touch systems Familiar with all aspects of putting together a show including producing, directing, editing, writing, hosting, ENG, reporting, switching, prompter, and audio

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
2008-2010 College of Sports Media Graduated from the program learning all aspects of sports media while working with Insight Sports (WFN, Game TV, NHL Network) Brock University Finished one year in the General Arts Program Mohawk College Graduated with diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Worked with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL

2007-08 2005-07

WORKING EXPERIENCE
Sept 2011 Present News1130, 104.9 SONiC, 96.9 Jack FM Vancouver Rogers Radio Overnight Anchor - Anchor the news wheel - Edit and re-write stories for our line-up - Assist in preparation for the morning show - Post daily stories to the website and twitter - Weekend news anchor for 104.9 SONiC Sports UpFront Founder and Executive Producer - Produce, edit and host a podcast titled, The Papal Address - Write and edit feature stories - Manage a staff of over 20 writers and editors - Promote our site and manage our advertisements 570News, 96.7 CHYM FM, 106.7 KIX FM Rogers Kitchener Radio Group Anchor/Reporter - Anchor the news wheel - Filled in as the afternoon anchor - Produced and hosted a feature on the city's baseball team: Pope's Panthers Prowl - Filled in as host of the Kitchener Rangers Post Game call-in show during the playoffs - Wrote daily stories and conducted interviews - Covered various events around the Kitchener-Waterloo area

February 2013 Present

March 2011 Sept 2011

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March 2011 Sept 2011 Rogers TV Kitchener - Analyst on the Kitchener Rangers Post-Game Show - Play-by-Play announcer for the Ontario Volleyball Championship - Reporter for the Federal Election CKNX AM920, 101.7 The One and 94.5 The Bull Blackburn Radio News Anchor/Reporter - Prepared and performed newscasts - Found and wrote daily stories - Reported on events around the region including town council - Interacted with the announcer on and off-air - Filled in for the morning show when needed on both The One and The Bull - Was an analyst on The Talk Show for the World Junior Tournament - Colour Commentator for the Ontario Hockey Association Game of the Week Rogers Kitchener Radio Group Part-time Anchor/Reporter/Producer - Anchored the weekend morning news wheel - Wrote daily stories with interviews - Covered various events around the Kitchener-Waterloo area - Produced the station's two talk show - Filled every role in the newsroom including traffic, sports and weather Bodog Beat Writer - Wrote daily pre-game articles advising people on certain betting lines - Researched team and player history - Met daily deadlines The Haze Fm Colour Commentator - Covered the Mississauga Majors of the OHL at home and on the road - Conducted pre-game interviews with coaches and players - Hosted the post and pre-game show - Hosted a weekly recap of the OHL

September 2010 March 2010

March 2009 September 2010

May 2010 August 2010

Feb 2010 May 2010

Feb 2009 Sept 2010

TopSpin Radio Tennis Canada Technical Producer - Managed the audio board and switcher for a weekly podcast covering the world of Tennis - Built the entire set for the show - Ran the Twitter account - Performed the same duty for our daily show during the Rogers Cup in Toronto

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Goalie Coach for the Wingham Ironmen in the Western Jr. C League. Helped coach many sports teams and helped run many hockey schools Raised money and rode the Big Bike for Heart and Stroke Umpired local baseball for various ages

Refereed local hockey for various ages