The AB Media Experience
Welcome to the professional world of A. Boynton, a skilled social media content creator specializing in sports media development.
Who is Alex?
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
KOMU 8 Sports Digital Producer
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.
KOMU 8 News: 2024 - Today
Write sports stories involving local sports teams, including Mizzou and local high schools, as well as design and post graphics & videos for Instagram
Social Media Development
On-Air Sports Broadcaster
Sports Reporting & Writing
"Como Must Eats" & the LBA: 2025
Analyzing social media outreach and engagement through short form content creation and development with both professional and personal social media skills
KCOU 88.1 FM & Twitch: 2025
Sports broadcast preperation and knowledge, with on-air experience of calling games as they happen, including both professional and amatuer sports
KOMU 8 News: 2024 - Today
Going out to local sports events to film, edit, and write about the events, while posting about the events on twitter
Interview of ESPN Analyst Roman Harper
Degrees & Certificates
Academic Achievements from my time at the University of Missouri Journalism School
Filming Friday night high school football highlights