An engaging and entertaining sports radio journalist excited to be part of the next evolution of sports media.

Ben "mario" herron

Audacy

  • Promoted to Executive Producer of BetMGM Tonight, leading to a significant achievement of over 100% growth in show downloads.
  •  “Bet for the Cycle” on Saturdays 1-5PM during MLB Regular Season
  • Efficient in Riverside FM and Megaphone
  • Co-Host & Producer for “Bolt Crew” a Chargers Podcast
  • A huge part of Youtube Channel doubling in size in one year
  • Producer for “BetMGM Gameday” on Sunday 8-11am ET
  • Apart of the Social Media; experience is cutting clips and creating graphics for social media pages 

BetQL

  • Interned for Erin Hawkesworth contributing content, ideas, and writing for the BetQL Daily Show with Erin
  • Show grew to 500,000 downloads 

08/21 - 12/21

WGRE 91.5

  • Created content strategy, implemented new program “Athlete of the Week” while also handling production, research, promotion, selection of and interviewing of student athletes for the show
  • Selected to be lead broadcaster for all DePauw Sports
  • Secured top talent and conducted interviews including Coach Bob Hurley (Hall of Fame Basketball Coach), Coach Heady (Marian University Basketball Coach), Zak Keefer (Sportswriter)

12/19 - 05/21

Sports Director 

Indiana Sports Radio Network

  • Statewide broadcaster for local high school sports live programming
  • Created and implemented social media posts via Facebook and Twitter to increase audience

12/19 - 2/20

paid intern

recognitions

  • Deans List, 2020
  • Student Athletic Advisory Committee (Education and Fundraising for DePauw sports)
  • DePauw Lacrosse team (captain)
  • National Society of Leadership Success, 2018-2021
  • Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
  • Deans List, 2020
  • Student Athletic Advisory Committee
         (Education and Fundraising for DePauw sports)
  • DePauw Lacrosse team (captain)
  • National Society of Leadership Success, 2018-2021
  • Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity

Education

DePauw University (May 2021)
BA in Communications
  • Received Academic University Merit Award

Washington Media Institute (Fall 2021)
  • Intensive training in Adobe Suite, writing and media business

broadcast experience

the podcasts

featured work

Mario Herron, Josh Palet and Dave Palet are getting you CHARGED up for Chargers Football with the “Bolt Crew” Podcast. Player Interviews, Game Breakdowns, Previews, and MORE, they’ll have you covered all season long.

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