David Flynt
EDUCATION
Elon University, Elon, NC Graduated May 24, 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism | Minor: Political Science
Honors: Communications Fellow, Elon Engagement Scholarship
Ace Speedway, Race Announcer, Elon, NC April 2018-Present
- Announce every race on Friday and Saturday nights during racing season, spending about 5 hours each evening informing the public, adding commentary, and interviewing drivers
- Schedule content and monitor fan engagement on Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Provide Play-by-Play and color commentary during games as part of a rotating crew of 9 Elon students
- Participate in both home and away games; home games are broadcasted both on Phoenix All Access (TV/Streaming) and WSOE campus radio
- Commentate Elon sporting events, notably basketball, soccer and volleyball for Phoenix All Access, a video streaming platform for Elon sports
- Announced JV Baseball (2012), JV Softball (2013-2015), Freshman Football and JV Football (2013-2015)
- Received the Announcer Award from the Student Activities Director
- Announced football play by play for 4 levels of the Chesterfield Quarterback League
- Served as the Play by Play announcer for 3 age levels of countywide “Super Bowl”
WRIC TV (ABC Affiliate), Summer Intern, Richmond, VA May-June 2017
- Wrote news stories and shadowed reporters to gain industry experience and knowledge
- Assisted in editing footage and producing newscasts
- Organized archived footage to allow better access for producers and reporters
One on One Sports, Member Sept. 2015- Present
Ukirk-Wesley Presbyterian/Methodist Fellowship Group, Vice President Aug. 2015- Present
Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Premiere
Equipment: Sony Professional Video camera with tripod, Audio/Sound Boards