1. V I C M C C A R T Y
13179 Martin Lane Empire, Michigan, 49630 231.409.7929 vicmccarty@gmail.com
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S S U M M A R Y
• With over 30 years of professional on-air broadcast experience in both radio and television, I have
become proficient in written and verbal communication. I am also very proficient in several forms of
media production: graphic, visual and audio. My strengths are presentations, interpersonal
communication, meeting and making new contacts and coming up with professional and useful media
presentations. In addition, I have a strong background in leading departments, meeting goals, laying out
strategies and following through with an eye for discipline.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
MACMEDIA, TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Owner, Jan 2006 – Present
• Produce highly effective promotional videos of various lenghts
• Help clients craft an advertising message
• Professionally edit video by creating effective graphics and voice-overs
• Deliver finished video product on time and on budget
MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, TRAVERSE CITY, MI
On Air Radio Host, Aug 2007 – May 2016
• Prepared and hosted several individual radio shows: "Ask The Pastor", "The Vic McCarty Show", "Bob's
Big Beer Show", "McCarty and Finster In The Morning".
• Wrote and prepared news copy on a daily basis
• Edited and produced on-air commercials
• Represented station at all outside activities such as Business After Hours and special station promotional
events.
9 AND 10 NEWS, CADILLAC/TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Sports/News Reporter, Sep 2005 – Oct 2008
• Originated local news and sports stories
• Wrote all copy and edited all of my own electronic stories
• Represented company at special events such as Business After Hours and all station related promotional
events.
2. WFQX-TV, CADILLAC, MI
News Anchor, Dec 2003 – Sep 2006
• Anchored nightly 30 minute newscast
• Wrote extensive copy for news broadcasts
• Originated and developed local news content
• Produced and edited news stories
• Represented company in all station events such as Business After Hours or station related promotional
events.
WCCW FM & AM, TRAVERESE CITY, MI
On Air radio host, Aug 2002 – Feb 2004
• Hosted two hour weekly on-air sports show
• Be available for back-up role on FM morning show.
• Created and originated local stories.
• Wrote and prepared news for daily morning show
• Conducted extensive interviews for on-air radio shows.
WPBN-TV , TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Sports Director/Anchor, Oct 1996 – Dec 2002
• Directed 3 man department while Anchoring and Producing nightly sportscasts
• Wrote extensive copy for sports broadcasts
• Shot, wrote and edited extensive interviews for nightly sportscasts.
• Represented station at all events such as Business After Hours or special related station promotional
events.
• Coordinate special programming for Sports Department: "High School Football Frenzy Highlights Show",
"Preseason Football Special", "High School Basketball Preseason Show".
KOBR-TV, ROSWELL, NM
Sports Director/Anchor, Back-up News Anchor, Sep 1993 – Oct 1996
• Produced and Hosted nightly sportscast. Acted as back-up News Anchor.
• Wrote extensive copy and shot and edited daily electronic news stories.
• Conducted extensive interviews for nightly sportscasts
• Represented station at all station events or where station was required to attend.
KBIM-TV, ROSWELL, NM
Sports Director/Anchor, Oct 1987 – Feb 1993
• Produced and Anchored nightly sportscasts
• Wrote copy and shot electronic stories extensively for night sportscasts
3. • Produced and hosted special programming: "High School Football Preseason Show", "High School
Basketball Preseason Show", "Gus Macker Preview Show"
• Represented station at several station events.
KHJ-TV, LOS ANGELES, CA
Executive Sports Producer, Jan 1986 – Sep 1987
• Produced nightly sportscast for Sports Anchor
• Wrote and edited sports copy on a daily basis
• Conducted extensive interviews for nightly sportscasts
E D U C A T I O N
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY , MALIBU, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Dec 1985
• Fully utilized Pepperdine's television and radio departments to hone my skills to the best of my ability.
• Interned at KHJ-TV in Los Angeles in the Sports Department where I learned every aspect of the
broadcast profession.
A D D I T I O N A L S K I L L S
• Proficient in written communication, computer skills, Microsoft Word, PhotoShop, Adobe Premiere Pro,
Adobe Audition and PowerPoint.
• I have multiple years of experience in putting together written and electronic presentations as well as
years of experience presenting in front of large groups of people.
N E W S E C T I O N
A W A R D S A N D H O N O R S
• 1991 Best Sportscast, New Mexico AP
• 1995 Best Sportscast, New Mexico AP
• 1995 Best Sports Story, New Mexico A.P.
• 1997 Best Documentary, Michigan Association of Broadcasters
• 1999 Best Sportscast, Michigan Association of Broadcasters
• 2001 Best Sportscast, Michigan Association of Broadcasters
• 2001 Merit Award- Sportscast, Michigan Association of Broadcasters
• 2003 Merit Award-Sportscast, Michigan Association of Broadcasters
4. R E F E R E N C E S
Gina Schulz
Vice President of Development Grand Rapids Public Museum
616-929-1700
schulzgina@gmail.com
Jeff Peek
Marketing writer at Hagerty Collector Car Insurance
Traverse City, MI
800- 922-4050
jpeek1@hotmail.com
Brian Lawson
Director of Public Relations at Crystal Mountain
231- 668-6628
brianlawson@crystalmountain.com
Chris Wendel
Northern Initiatives, Commercial Lender
231- 409-7889
cwendel@northerninitiatives.org
Alisa Kroupa
Grand Traverse County Commissioner
Alisakroupa@gmail.com
231- 944-4721
Pastor Justin Grimm
Director for Evangelical Mission/ Assistant to the Bishop at Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA
651-224-4313
pastorjustin.grimm@gmail.com