John D. Buffone
204 Lynne Lane
Millersville, Pa 17551
Phone: (724) 968 7322
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://johnbuffone.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
May 2010 Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science- Mass Media Arts, Journalism, and Communication Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013-Present GameTimePA.com/Lebanon Daily News/York Daily Record LANCASTER, PA
· While overseeing the digital/written coverage of over 20 high schools, I also host webcasts and produce, shoot and edit news packages.
2012-2013 The Wolves Den WEB-BASED
· Feature Reporter and Social Media Engineer- Write feature stories, game write-ups/previews and maintain the site’s social media outlets
2011-2013 Examiner.com WEB-BASED
· Pittsburgh Power Examiner - Covering the AFL’s Pittsburgh Power franchise
2010-2013 Prosportsblogging.com WEB-BASED
· Fantasy Sports Writer
· Louisville Basketball Writer
2010-2013 1380 AM WTYM “Hometown Radio” KITTANNING, PA
· Host/Producer of “The Sports Zone with John Buffone”, a weekly simulcast sports show covering national, regional, and local sports
· Interim Station Manager (Head of day to day operations including programming and editing)
· Daily Sports Reporter
· Host of “The Morning Show,” a program involving local news, issues, and viewpoints
· Play-by-play commentator for High School Men’s/Women’s Basketball, Hockey and Baseball
· Radio board engineer
2010-2013 Family Life-TV KITTANNING, PA
· Host/Producer of “The Sports Zone with John Buffone”, a live weekly call-in simulcast sports show covering national, regional, and local sports
· Play-by-play commentator for local High School Football and Hockey
· Production Assistant
· Camera Operator
· Voice Talent
2010-2013 The Kittanning Paper KITTANNING, PA
· Daily Sports Columnist
· News and Sports Writer
· Photographer
2011 Catholicsportsjournal.com LOUISVILLE, KY
· Sports Writer
2011- 2012 Fantasyfootballsportal.com WEB-BASED
· Fantasy Football Writer
2010-2011 That Podcast Network PITTSBURGH, PA
· Sports Department Head
· Producer/Host of “That Sports Podcast,” a national sports talk show
PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009-2010 Sports Director - WCUB-TV CLARION, PA
Oversee and direct all studio sports programming
Produce and direct remote sporting events
2007-2010 Sports department for WCUB-TV
· On Air: Panelist on sports shows (3 years)
· Sports anchor for WCUB-TV News (2 years)
· Co-Host of “Off the Bench,” a national sports talk show (2 seasons)
· Producer/Creator/Host of “What’s the Score,?” A sports game show (3 seasons)
· Color Commentary: Clarion Men’s Basketball and Football (2 seasons)
· Camera Operator: Clarion Football (1 season) and Men’s/Women’s Basketball remote events (2 seasons)
· Director: Clarion Women’s Volleyball (1 season)
· Director: “Sports Night” A local sports talk show (1 season)
· Other activities include work at all positions in TV-studio control room as well as remote production truck
2009 News Department for WCUB-TV
Tuesday Night Weather Analyst
2008 Voice talent for “Scripture Rocks,” A Silver and Bronze Telly Award winning documentary
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2008-2010 National Broadcasting Society –Alumni Coordinator for Clarion University Chapter
2009-2010 American Marketing Association- Clarion Chapter
2009-2010 International Association of Business Communicators- Clarion Chapter
VOLUNTEER WORK
2010-2012 5th-6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach- Shannock Valley Elementary
2012 Weightlifting Coach- West Shamokin High School
204 Lynne Lane
Millersville, Pa 17551
Phone: (724) 968 7322
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://johnbuffone.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
May 2010 Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science- Mass Media Arts, Journalism, and Communication Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013-Present GameTimePA.com/Lebanon Daily News/York Daily Record LANCASTER, PA
· While overseeing the digital/written coverage of over 20 high schools, I also host webcasts and produce, shoot and edit news packages.
2012-2013 The Wolves Den WEB-BASED
· Feature Reporter and Social Media Engineer- Write feature stories, game write-ups/previews and maintain the site’s social media outlets
2011-2013 Examiner.com WEB-BASED
· Pittsburgh Power Examiner - Covering the AFL’s Pittsburgh Power franchise
2010-2013 Prosportsblogging.com WEB-BASED
· Fantasy Sports Writer
· Louisville Basketball Writer
2010-2013 1380 AM WTYM “Hometown Radio” KITTANNING, PA
· Host/Producer of “The Sports Zone with John Buffone”, a weekly simulcast sports show covering national, regional, and local sports
· Interim Station Manager (Head of day to day operations including programming and editing)
· Daily Sports Reporter
· Host of “The Morning Show,” a program involving local news, issues, and viewpoints
· Play-by-play commentator for High School Men’s/Women’s Basketball, Hockey and Baseball
· Radio board engineer
2010-2013 Family Life-TV KITTANNING, PA
· Host/Producer of “The Sports Zone with John Buffone”, a live weekly call-in simulcast sports show covering national, regional, and local sports
· Play-by-play commentator for local High School Football and Hockey
· Production Assistant
· Camera Operator
· Voice Talent
2010-2013 The Kittanning Paper KITTANNING, PA
· Daily Sports Columnist
· News and Sports Writer
· Photographer
2011 Catholicsportsjournal.com LOUISVILLE, KY
· Sports Writer
2011- 2012 Fantasyfootballsportal.com WEB-BASED
· Fantasy Football Writer
2010-2011 That Podcast Network PITTSBURGH, PA
· Sports Department Head
· Producer/Host of “That Sports Podcast,” a national sports talk show
PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009-2010 Sports Director - WCUB-TV CLARION, PA
Oversee and direct all studio sports programming
Produce and direct remote sporting events
2007-2010 Sports department for WCUB-TV
· On Air: Panelist on sports shows (3 years)
· Sports anchor for WCUB-TV News (2 years)
· Co-Host of “Off the Bench,” a national sports talk show (2 seasons)
· Producer/Creator/Host of “What’s the Score,?” A sports game show (3 seasons)
· Color Commentary: Clarion Men’s Basketball and Football (2 seasons)
· Camera Operator: Clarion Football (1 season) and Men’s/Women’s Basketball remote events (2 seasons)
· Director: Clarion Women’s Volleyball (1 season)
· Director: “Sports Night” A local sports talk show (1 season)
· Other activities include work at all positions in TV-studio control room as well as remote production truck
2009 News Department for WCUB-TV
Tuesday Night Weather Analyst
2008 Voice talent for “Scripture Rocks,” A Silver and Bronze Telly Award winning documentary
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2008-2010 National Broadcasting Society –Alumni Coordinator for Clarion University Chapter
2009-2010 American Marketing Association- Clarion Chapter
2009-2010 International Association of Business Communicators- Clarion Chapter
VOLUNTEER WORK
2010-2012 5th-6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach- Shannock Valley Elementary
2012 Weightlifting Coach- West Shamokin High School