Sawyer Osmun
Radio News Reporter at Indiana Public Radio- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Social and Behavioral Research
CITI ProgramNov, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Indiana Public Radio
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radio News Reporter
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Sep 2022 - Present
News Fellow in the PMX Student Fellowship Program at Ball State University. Reporting local news stories aired through Indiana Public Radio (WBST 92.1 FM). News Fellow in the PMX Student Fellowship Program at Ball State University. Reporting local news stories aired through Indiana Public Radio (WBST 92.1 FM).
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Project Intern
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Mar 2023 - Present
Intern for Allison Wiggs, a freelance Web & Graphic designer, as well as a full-time art director and production designer in the film industry. Behind-the-scenes on commercial sets; following directions from Wiggs and production team; creating artistic pieces used on set. Intern for Allison Wiggs, a freelance Web & Graphic designer, as well as a full-time art director and production designer in the film industry. Behind-the-scenes on commercial sets; following directions from Wiggs and production team; creating artistic pieces used on set.
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The Herald Bulletin
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Journalist
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Aug 2022 - Present
Freelance reporter for The Herald Bulletin newspaper in Anderson, Indiana. Working amongst editors; publishing articles in The Madison County Magazine’s seasonal editions; interviewing local residents and business figures; interviewing; fact-checking & researching. Freelance reporter for The Herald Bulletin newspaper in Anderson, Indiana. Working amongst editors; publishing articles in The Madison County Magazine’s seasonal editions; interviewing local residents and business figures; interviewing; fact-checking & researching.
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The Capital Grille
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Five-Star Hostess
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Dec 2021 - Present
Hostess position at The Captial Grille of Indianapolis. Following manager orders; fulfilling requests from all guests; maintaining social etiquette behavior and professionalism in upscale environment. Hostess position at The Captial Grille of Indianapolis. Following manager orders; fulfilling requests from all guests; maintaining social etiquette behavior and professionalism in upscale environment.
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Hanover College
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
Revitalized the SBA program at Hanover College in 2021. Co-President of organization alongside student reporter Clarice Scheele ‘22. Organized weekly budget meetings; pitched story ideas to reporters & SBA members; managed social media account.
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Aug 2020 - May 2022
Television host for segment: "In The Studio." Conducted interviews of faculty and students on campus; interviewing skills and on-the-spot recorded Q&A format.
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Judicial Board
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2022
Elected member for Judicial Board position under Panhellenic Council. Represented Phi Mu Rho chapter as Greek Life associate. Attended regularly scheduled meetings in conversation with other board members to meet the goals of following Panhellenic policies on Hanover College’s campus. Elected member for Judicial Board position under Panhellenic Council. Represented Phi Mu Rho chapter as Greek Life associate. Attended regularly scheduled meetings in conversation with other board members to meet the goals of following Panhellenic policies on Hanover College’s campus.
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Intern Reporter
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Conducted research, interviews, and wrote articles on various topics and local events; Gained professional experience in a fast-pace environment; Attended daily Zoom conference meetings; Learned professional, journalistic writing through sit-down proof-reads with editors Conducted research, interviews, and wrote articles on various topics and local events; Gained professional experience in a fast-pace environment; Attended daily Zoom conference meetings; Learned professional, journalistic writing through sit-down proof-reads with editors
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Hoosier State Press Assn Inc
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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HSPA Pulliam Intern
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
One of nine students in Indiana to receive full-time internship opportunity; Served a 10-week period working for local news publication (The Herald Bulletin Newspaper in Anderson, IN.); Received guidance from journalism mentor, Juli Metzger; Received hands-on experience at host newspaper One of nine students in Indiana to receive full-time internship opportunity; Served a 10-week period working for local news publication (The Herald Bulletin Newspaper in Anderson, IN.); Received guidance from journalism mentor, Juli Metzger; Received hands-on experience at host newspaper
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Five-Star Hostess
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May 2019 - Aug 2021
Hostess at Tony’s Steaks & Seafood in Downtown Indianapolis. Maintained social etiquette behavior; Planned and organized restaurant arrangements; Followed requests from managerial staff; Fulfilled guest’s requests and preferences Hostess at Tony’s Steaks & Seafood in Downtown Indianapolis. Maintained social etiquette behavior; Planned and organized restaurant arrangements; Followed requests from managerial staff; Fulfilled guest’s requests and preferences
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Education
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Ball State University - The Media School
Master of Arts - MA, Mass Communication/Media Studies -
Hanover College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs