University of North Texas

Texas Christian University

Morning Drive Reporter at WBAP & KLIF

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

I interview Marketscale clients and host segments of podcasts they choose to be part of. I conduct the interview, make sure the audio quality is appropriate, and provide descriptions of what the segment was about.

MarketScale

Podcast Host

I am the morning drive reporter for WBAP 820 (AM) and KLIF 570 (AM). I report on news in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, interview high profile names in the area, report live on-air, write stories for newscasts, voice stories and wraps, and cut the audio I obtain from my reporting. I use primarily NewsBoss for reporting software.

I am also the podcast coordinator for the Lonestar Scoop Podcast, where our newsroom takes trending topics and dives deeper into why the story is important to North Texas.

I have also:

-  Hosted the WBAP Morning News
-  Hosted the KLIF Morning News
-  Anchored the WBAP Morning News
-  Produced the WBAP Morning News and KLIF Morning News
-  Anchored the KLIF Midday News

Cumulus Media

Morning Drive Reporter

Peformer:
I perform on trombone around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with a seldom appearance on tuba and drumset. On trombone, I possess versatility with musical styles, including jazz, classical, chamber, salsa, top 40, musical theatre, commercial, and rock. In the top 40 realm, I have vocal experience on stage, including rapping. Groups I currently play with or have played with in the past:

Jordan Kahn Music Company (July 2014 - present)
First United Methodist Church Grapevine (December 2012 - present)
Limelight Band (December 2012 - June 2014)
Zack King Band (Bigger shows: January 2009 - March 2013)
Various jazz ensembles
Various salsa bands
Various other churches

Teacher:
I primarily teach private lessons on trombone, euphonium, and tuba at various high schools and middle schools around DFW. I also conduct master classes over low brass pedagogy, jazz styles, improvisation, music theory, and more. My originally composed original jazz etudes for tenor and bass trombone have been selected by TJEA as All-State audition material. Schools I have been hired at:

Grapevine - Colleyville ISD (August 2013 - October 2015)
Birdville ISD (August 2012 - May 2014)
Fort Worth ISD (August 2009 - May 2014)
Arlington ISD (August 2011 - December 2011) - left after I won a cruise ship audition
Master-classes at various schools throughout my career

Composing & Arranging:
I arrange and compose music for variety of ensembles, including trombone ensembles, horn section, big band, brass band, marching band, pep band, and small group jazz combo. Music I have written has been performed by the following groups:

-  Jermaine Jackson with JUMP (arranged horn parts for benefit show in England)
-  JUMP band (arranged horn parts for Blues Brothers Tribute Show)
-  First United Methodist Church Grapevine (arranged horn parts for multiple praise tunes)
-  TCU Jazz Ensemble (Handful of arrangements of jazz standards for big band)
-  Various original horn section parts for Top 40 bands

Scott Sidway Music

Freelance Musician, Educator, Composer/Arranger

I have experience producing “Inside Sports Medicine” and “The Automotive Edge” on Saturday mornings, joining on-air conversation on weekend shows, composing and reading SportsCenter scripts, running the board for morning drive and weekend shifts, screening calls, and reading live spots. I am a field reporter for the Texas Rangers, and I was also a production intern on the Dennis and Friedo Show.

I am familiar with Op-X, VX Producer, BSI stingers, EAS, and other software.

Producer, Board Operator, Reporter - KESN 103.3 FM ESPN

I logged live stats and write a game recap after various high school football games in the DFW area. The stats are streamed online through the SportsDayDFW website/app. I have become familiar with the "Team Player" software in keeping live stats.

The Dallas Morning News

High School Football Stringer

I covered FC Dallas for <a href="http://MLSSoccer.com">MLSSoccer.com</a>. My responsibilities included providing game recaps, side pieces about the games, analysis, feature pieces, injury updates, and news stories about the team on a regular basis - typically contributing about 4-5 pieces per week. I attended practices at minimum once a week and interview players and coaches regularly. I was expected to meet strict deadlines, including submitting a game recap 5 minutes after a game has concluded and at least one side piece no later than 90 minutes after the game has concluded.

<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/author/scott-sidway">https://www.mlssoccer.com/author/scott-sidway</a>

Major League Soccer

FC Dallas Beat Writer

I wrote practice reports about the Dallas Stars for WFAA's online sports page (listed below). I attend practice at least once a week barring travel schedule and submit at least one piece per week for online publication. I have interviewed Dallas Stars' players and coaches both in practices and after games.

<a href="http://www.wfaa.com/sports/">http://www.wfaa.com/sports/</a>

WFAA-TV

Sports Writer

As News Director (August 2015 - May 2016), I oversaw a news staff of 10+ anchors/reporters for both on-air broadcasts and web reporting. I was in charge of interviewing and auditioning potential anchors as well as scheduling the selected staff. I assisted anchors in composing concise, conversational news scripts while also providing tips on how to improve delivery on air. I have also written promos for news broadcasts that are in rotation on the station.

As Production Director (May 2016 - August 2016), I oversaw all production elements to on-air programming, including intros/outros for programs, PSA's, station promos, feature programs, and long-form programs.

As a producer (September 2015 - December 2015), I produced the Green Guys Tailgate Show, which aired 90 mins before every Mean Green football game. I organized a run sheet, segment ideas, player interviews, produced content, and ran the board for the show.

As a sports anchor (August 2014 - August 2015), I delivered local and national sports news three times at the top of the hour one day a week. I wrote my own scripts, chose relevant stories for KNTU's demographic, found relevant audio, and optimized audio for radio broadcasts. I also a co-hosted the "Green Guys Show"​ on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30 and also appeared on the "Green Guys Tailgate Show"​ in the fall. For the Green Guys, I created a variety of bits for the show, including game shows, a "Mean Green Love Doctor"​ segment, and other upbeat segments.

I did color commentary for UNT women's basketball games, Denton ISD basketball games, and play by play for UNT Volleyball games and the C-USA softball tournament. I ran the board for Denton ISD basketball games. I wrote covered the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars for the website and wrote game recaps by interviewing players and coaches. I have also served as a sideline correspondent at various UNT games and local high school football games.

88.1 FM in Dallas/Fort Worth - <a href="http://www.kntu.com">www.kntu.com</a>

KNTU 88.1

News Director, Production Director, Sports Anchor, Producer, and Board Operator

As the Sports Editor (August 2015 - May 2016) and News Editor (May 2016 - Present), I oversee all content for both the weekly print edition and the digital platform for my respective section. I also generate story ideas to assign to writers and work with them to improve and tighten their stories, game recaps, and analyses. I have also spent hours in the newsroom working with the visual design of our broadsheet paper and assisted in editing all sections of the paper during editorial meetings.

- Even as editor, I still did plenty of reporting. I was the first one to break the news of the firing of Dan McCarney as head football coach. I was also the first one to break the news that North Texas would not use a hiring committee to find its next head coach, and I broke the story about wide receiver Darvin Kidsy being arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident. I also did an in-depth report on the decline in athletics attendance.

As News Editor (May 2016 - August 2016), I had similar responsibilities as Sports Editor, instead with the news section instead. I oversaw stories on prostitution in a dorm room, campus carry reform approaching, and the light being shone on a landlord exploiting college students.

As a staff writer (August 2014 - March 2015), I have written about football, basketball (men's and women's), soccer, volleyball, and club sports for UNT's bi-weekly publication. My stories have included feature stories, game recaps, analysis, breaking news, and even live tweeting of games. I have experience conducting interviews with athletes, coaches, athletic directors, recruits, university officials, fans, and others.

<a href="http://ntdaily.com">ntdaily.com</a>

North Texas Daily

Sports Editor, News Editor, Staff Writer

I performed on trombone and vocals with one of the premiere party bands in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. From a vocal standpoint, I was the lead vocals on a handful of raps and also sang background vocals when necessary. We performed around town and also at venues across the country, including multiple gigs in Las Vegas and New Orleans. I also managed band's Facebook and Twitter page while I was with the group, both of which were essentially inactive before I took over.

Emerald City Management

Trombone - Limelight Band

I worked a four-month contract on the Norwegian Dawn as part of the ship's Show Band. We played nearly every day for each 10-day cruise, and my responsibilities included backing up professional guest artists, playing jazz sets in various parts of the ship, backing up the ship's comedian in a musical comedy routine, and other miscellaneous musical obligations. I also arranged horn parts for a Blues Brothers Tribute Show that was performed by the "JUMP" band, a London-based party band that resided on the ship while I was under contract. I also performed in that show. As part of other ship duties, I was assigned the responsibility of being an Emergency Drill Leader in case of emergency on the ship.

Norwegian Cruise Line

NCL Dawn Showband Trombonist

I sold autographed sports memorabilia and other miscellaneous sports merchandise at the Ridgmar Mall, Northeast Mall, and Grapevine Mills Mall locations. I was often times in charge of the store by myself from open to close, and I worked with professional athletes when the store would host autograph sessions for the public.

Gameday Connexion

Sales Associate

I assisted in the stage-managing and casting of the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show and Pre-Game show. I assisted with logistical duties, including registration, assistance with the wardrobe and choreography/production teams, leading the on-field entertainment, and more. I worked with many professionals in the event planning and coordinating industry, including those who have assisted with the Academy Awards, previous Olympic Opening Ceremonies, and various large production movies.

Super Bowl XLV

Pregame and Halftime Entertainment: Casting Team

I was the lone returning member from the 2009 All-American College Band to assist in the direction of the 2010 band. I performed 5 days a week throughout the park in front of thousands, potentially millions, of park guests. I shared the stage with many guest artists in the Los Angeles area, including Wayne Bergeron, Scotty Barnhart, Jiggs Whigham, Bob Mintzer, Gregg Field, John Clayton, Marcus Printup, and Ron McCurdy. I also worked with a variety of cast members in the Guest Talent division in a leadership role.

Disneyland Resort

Assistant Director / Teaching Assistant - All-American College Band

While working on my M.M, I directed one of three TCU Jazz Ensembles for four semesters. I occasionally rehearsed and directed the top jazz ensemble as well. My other responsibilities included managing the TCU Jazz library, organizing and maintaining the folders for the band, assisting the jazz director in travel details when we attended the Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba, and helping all of the bands for outdoor and indoor concerts. I also was heavily involved with administering the annual TCU Jazz Festival, working with many high school musicians and directors.

Graduate Assistant in Jazz Studies

I performed 5 days a week throughout the park in front of thousands, potentially millions, of park guests. I performed with many guest artists from the Los Angeles music scene, including Gordon Goodwin, Rick Baptist, Wycliffe Gordon, Jiggs Whigham, Gregg Field, Sal Lozano, John Clayton, and Steve Houghton. I also worked with a variety of cast members in the Guest Talent division.

Lead Trombone - All-American College Band

I sold Dallas Cowboys merchandise at the pro shops seasonally between semesters in college. I worked at Collin Creek Mall and Dallas Galleria locations.