JD Rader 
 
1028 W 23rd St, Kearney, NE 68845 Phone: (515) 310-0388 Email: raderjd@gmail.com 
 
EDUCATION 
 
University of Nebraska at Kearney​, Kearney, NE   ​December 2019 
Bachelor of Science 
Journalism & Sports Management Major    
GPA: 3.69 
 
WORK EXPERIENCE 
 
USA Wrestling​, ​Colorado Springs, CO  ​ J​ anuary 2019 - August 2019      
● Wrote and published a variety of articles including web, print, and magazine for thousands 
of readers 
● Conducted interviews with the country’s top athletes  
● Ran USA Wrestling social media accounts, which are followed by hundreds of thousands 
● Covered large events by putting out a variety of content in a timely manner 
● Consulted and worked with athletes, coaches, and other media organizations to do a 
variety of miscellaneous communications activities and produce a quality product 
Platte River Radio Inc.​, Kearney, NE   ​ ​August 2018 - Present  
● Produce a daily sports radio talk show called the Doug & Daddy Show 
● Run sound board operations as commentators announce  
● Prepare, record, edit, and upload each game and show as a podcast to website 
The Antelope (UNK student newspaper/website)​, Kearney, NE ​ ​August 2016 - Present  
● Write articles on a variety of topics involving UNK 
● Take and edit photographs for both web and print in Photoshop 
● Design page layouts for print publication in InDesign 
● Shoot and edit video with both Sony and Canon video cameras for web publication with 
Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro 
 
ATHLETIC and LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 
 
Student-Athlete​, Kearney, NE      ​August 2015 - Present 
UNK Wrestling 
● Developed strong time management skills through balancing a full course load with 
practice, team travel and competitions 
● Learned to communicate with a diverse group of people by connecting with teammates 
and focusing on common goals 
● Analyzed constructive criticism from coaching staff and used it to improve performance 
 
HONORS and AWARDS 
● Three-time NWCA Academic All-American   ​2017-2019 
● UNK Dean’s List ​2015-2019 
● Recipient of both athletic and multiple academic scholarships   ​2015-2019