The "Alex Boynton" Experience
Who is A. Boynton?
A fresh multimedia journalist trained in broadcast production, social media development, professional journalistic style writing, and on-air sports media experiences in both television at KOMU 8 News, radio with KCOU 88.1 FM, and private non-profit business with the London Basketball Association
After spending two years at Michigan State University studying politics, I transferred to the University of Missouri journalism school to originally pursue a career in sports broadcast. As my education continued, I soon became interested and enamored with professional television production. Over the previous two years, I've developed my skills while working at KOMU 8 News. My life in politics did help my become aware of one aspect. I became disillusioned with the United States through the political and economic lens. To see if I could integrate well into a new culture, I spent a semester living in London working as a social media analyst for
First Day as Sports Anchor for KOMU 8 News
Experience & Skill Development
Professional Journey Highlights from entering Missouri School of Journalism in 2023
TV News Production
TV Sports Anchor
Radio Sports Show Host
KOMU 8 News: 2024 - Today
Development of professional news broadcasts on deadline, through various tough circumstances, including professional losses, while keeping show engagement high
KOMU 8 News: 2024 - Today
On-Air speaking development on sports. Sports section development for the newscast & sports highlight production, including both high school & college sports.
KCOU 88.1 FM: 2024 - Today
Coordinated on-air show development, including Second Take, the Top 10 Show, Droppin' Mitts, and more, improving sports research skills and audio production
Social Media Development
On-Air Sports Broadcaster
Sports Reporting & Writing
"Como Must Eats" & the LBA: 2025
KCOU 88.1 FM & Twitch: 2025
KCOU 88.1 FM: 2024 - Today
Analyzing social media outreach and engagement through short form content creation and development with both professional and personal social media skills
Sports broadcast preperation and knowledge, with on-air experience of calling games as they happen, including both professional and amatuer sports
Development of professional sports journalism writing skills with AP style, cohesive interesting story telling, and more.
Interview of ESPN Analyst Roman Harper
Degrees & Certificates
Academic Achievements from my time at the University of Missouri Journalism School
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, University of Missouri
Minor in History, University of Missouri
Minor in Politics, University of Missouri
Certificate of Multicultural Studies, University of Missouri
Filming Friday night high school football highlights