Kolton P. O'Connor

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Education

Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Class of 2026
Cactus Shadows High School
Class of 2022

Professional Experience

Digital Reporter Cronkite News Phoenix, AZ
  • Beat reporter for the Arizona State Baseball team covering transfer portal trends, player profiles, and series recaps
  • Investigated and reported on allegations of racial taunts at high school basketball games and related court proceedings
  • Produced multimedia content across written articles, audio segments, and social media platforms
  • Collaborated with editorial team to develop compelling storytelling and maintain journalistic standards
Content Intern / Beat Reporter Varsity Sports Show Phoenix, AZ
Summer 2025
  • Covered Arizona Rattlers for professional indoor football team as beat reporter
  • Provided live updates and game analysis on social media (X/Twitter) for fan engagement
  • Collaborated on-air with colleagues to deliver timely updates and broadcast journalism
  • Wrote, produced, and edited weekly segments for radio show broadcasts
Sales and Service Associate Alo Yoga Scottsdale, AZ
August 2025 – Present
  • Managed high-volume checkout periods with efficiency and accuracy in transactions
  • Processed returns, exchanges, discounts, and loyalty program enrollments
  • Maintained premium in-store visual standards and floor set merchandising
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced retail environment

Skills

Journalism & Reporting Beat reporting, investigative journalism, multimedia journalism, sports coverage, story development
Technical & Audio Audio editing, social media management, statistical programs, live reporting, broadcast journalism
Specializations Sports journalism, college athletics, transfer portal analysis, advanced analytics, institutional reporting