Resume Snapshot

Broadcast, production, and sports reporting experience across Duck TV, Quack Video, and KWVA Sports Radio.

Experience

September 2025 - Present

On-Air Talent / News Reporter

Duck TV Professional Practicum • University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

  • Deliver weekly on-camera news segments in a professional studio setting covering current events and stories.
  • Write broadcast-ready scripts using Rundown Creator and develop proficiency with newsroom software.
  • Execute field production from filming and interviewing through editing and packaging mock news segments.

September 2024 - Present

Athletics Production Intern

Quack Video • University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

  • Operate cameras for live broadcasts of Oregon Ducks sporting events.
  • Contribute additional production support through shading and audio engineering.
  • Support productions of Duck Insider, a sports talk show focused on Oregon Athletics coverage.

April 2025 - Present

Sports Broadcaster & Writer

KWVA Sports Radio • University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

  • Provide play-by-play and color commentary for University of Oregon sports and surrounding schools' competitions.
  • Host and produce original sports radio programming, including contributions to Quack Smack, a nightly sports talk show.
  • Conduct pre- and post-game interviews with coaches and athletes for on-air and written content.
  • Author game recaps and opinion pieces for the KWVA website.

Skills

Broadcasting

  • Anchoring
  • TV and radio play-by-play commentary
  • TV and radio color commentary
  • Field reporting

Production

  • Camera operation
  • Audio engineering
  • Video editing
  • Broadcast scriptwriting
  • Radio producing

Education and Contact

Education

University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

B.S. in Journalism, Minor in Sports Business

Expected June 2027

Contact

Elliot Watts-Zagha

Berkeley, CA - Eugene, OR

(510) 717-1990

elliotwz910@gmail.com