Brendon Fairbairn

• Delivered comprehensive sports coverage in the Baton Rouge market, reporting on LSU and Southern University athletics, the New Orleans Saints, and local high school programs.

• Produced in-depth game recaps and compelling feature stories designed to engage both sports fans and general audiences; conducted interviews with athletes and coaches.

• Provided coverage of major sporting events, including Super Bowl 59 and the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

• Consistently met high-pressure deadlines while publishing content across multiple platforms.

• Reported, edited, and produced multiple packages independently within a single day.

• Anchored and produced full shows independently, demonstrating strong on-air and production leadership.

• Trusted with out-of-state assignments and travel-based coverage.

• Independently produced and anchored multiple 30-minute and one-hour special programs.

• Covered four division one programs for football, basketball, baseball, and softball
• Trusted to be sent by myself to record and edit multiple stories and send them back by a certain deadline
• Made multiple local connections with coaches, players, and media members to help bring eye catching stories of athletes in north east Louisiana
• Sent to multiple schools from the high school to collegiate level to record highlights and conduct interviews with athletes
• Trusted to meet harsh deadlines under pressure while juggling other responsibilities
• Promptly produce accurately and engaging sportscasts
• Depended on to anchor and produce weekends sportscasts by myself
• Made trusted relationships with multiple sports information directors
• Demonstrate strong writing ability and knowledge of AP style

• Wrote a weekly article about fantasy football that had over 600 viewers each week
• Collaborating with directors, editors, and graphic designers for the best possible article
• Complied with high-pressure deadlines
• Use of a strong writing ability with the use of AP style

• Professional out-of-state travel experience to cover a nationally broadcasted event
to bring engaging content to our channel's audience
• Working closely with Colorado State sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
• Perform live shows and produce multiple stories packages for the entertainment of the community