About Harrison.

Aspiring Broadcast Producer and Director

I am a sophomore at Susquehanna University studying Broadcasting, with a passion for video and audio production, livestream directing, and storytelling. Over the past several years, I’ve honed my creativity and technical expertise not only as a multimedia professional but also as a solo musician and performer.

Current Roles and Experience

Broadcast Operations Coordinator (8/2024 – Present)
Working with Susquehanna University’s Athletic Communications staff, I manage and direct livestream broadcasts of Division III varsity athletic events, leading a team of over 50 student broadcasters. In this role, I handle scheduling, training, and cross-training team members while utilizing tools such as Dante, RTMP, vMix, and Slack for seamless production.

  • Key Achievements:

    • Directed the livestream of Susquehanna’s Division III Football Championship game against Bethel University, with clips featured being featured on SportsCenter and CBS Sports.

    • Directed NCAA DIII Football Championship broadcasts on ESPN+, including integration of professional ESPN graphics.

    • Contributed to making Susquehanna part of one of the first DIII conferences to sign a major streaming deal, ensuring a 98% uptime with a 100% student-run broadcast team.

Technical Director, WQSU-FM (8/2024 – Present)
As Technical Director of WQSU-FM, Pennsylvania’s most powerful college radio station, I maintain and upgrade the station’s 12,000-watt broadcasting equipment and systems. I also use tools like Zetta and remote broadcast software to produce high-quality audio content.

  • Key Achievements:

    • Nominated for an Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Award for Best On-Air Pledge Drive.

    • Produce livestreams of the weekly PA Pigskin Preview show.

    • Produced a dual simulcast of football and Men’s basketball coverage.

    • Wrote and produced and recorded commercial spots for local sponsors.

Disk Jockey, WQSU-FM (8/2023 – Present)
Host of “After Hours with Smokey K” and “Middays with Smokey K,” where I engage and entertain a growing audience with music, conversation, and live storytelling.

Technical Skills

  • Livestream Production & Directing

  • Video Production & Editing

  • Audio Engineering & Editing

  • Broadcast Management

  • Team Leadership & Training

  • Podcasting

Whether leading a live sports broadcast, refining audio production, or crafting compelling on-air content, I’m always learning, adapting, and striving to push creative boundaries.

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While a senior at La Salle College High School (LSCHS), Harrison was the Executive Director of the school’s WEXPtv media studio, and was formerly the Chief Engineer. Harrison played drums and percussion as a member of LSCHS’s Honors-Advanced Band and won the Chorus Award and WEXP Award.

Harrison developed a passion producing and recording music in addition to performing using Reaper, ProTools, Logic, Adobe Audition and more. 

Harrison joined the School of Rock’s (SOR) Intensive Performance Program and performed there as a drummer, vocalist and guitarist for 8 years. Harrison was also a member of SOR’s audition-only ‘House Band,’ which performed at notable venues and festivals including The World Cafe, The Hard Rock Cafe and The Music Barn. He continues to perform throughout the Philadelphia area as a solo musician, as well as with his band, Careless Webster.

Notably, on two separate occasions, National casting directors invited Harrison to audition for the Broadway musical production of “School of Rock,” after seeing a video of him performing on YouTube. Harrison was also invited to a final audition for the show's National Tour.