EXPERIENCE
Host, USA TODAY Sports/For The Win
Phoenix, Ariz.
March 2019-Present
- Write and host breaking + trending news studio hits across 50-plus websites in the USA TODAY Sports family
Afternoon Sports Update Anchor, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM
Phoenix, Ariz.
Oct. 2018-Present
- Write and anchor sports updates for afternoon hits on Phoenix’s #1 sports talk station
- Participate as third voice on Burns & Gambo, the station’s afternoon drive-time show
In-Stadium Host, University of Arizona football
Tucson, Ariz.
Aug. 2018-Present
- Host on-field promotions, contests and live hits at Arizona football home games
Faculty Associate, ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
Phoenix, Ariz.
Jan. 2018-Present
- Oversee the production of “Cronkite Sports Now,” a daily sports show produced by Cronkite students for Facebook Live
- Guide students through script writing, story development and video production until each show element is ready for air
Co-Host and Reporter, Arizona Prep Spotlight
Phoenix, Ariz.
Aug. 2017-Present
- Co-host a weekly 30-minute show for FOX Sports Arizona that dives into the Arizona high school sports scene with exclusive features, interviews and highlights August through May
- Shoot, edit and write features for linear and digital distribution
Weekend/Fill-In Sports Update Anchor, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM
Phoenix, Ariz.
Dec. 2017-Oct. 2018
- Write and anchor sports updates for Saturday programming and as needed on weekdays for Phoenix’s ESPN Radio affiliate
- Join show hosts for special segments and cross talk
Host, WCC All-Access
Los Angeles, Calif.
Nov. 2017-Aug. 2018
- Hosted a 30-minute monthly magazine show about West Coast Conference sports, airing on Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), NBC Sports California (Bay Area), ROOT Sports Northwest (Washington), Stadium (national on Sling TV), and TheW.tv (online)
West Coast Conference Correspondent, Campus Insiders
San Francisco, Calif.
Jan. 2016-July 2017
- Hosted, reported and emceed as the face of TheW.tv, Campus Insiders’ West Coast Conference network
- Assisted producer with shooting and editing features and event coverage as needed
- Distributed live and VOD content on WCC interactive and social channels
Sports Multimedia Journalist/Producer, The Arizona Republic
Phoenix, Ariz.
July 2015-Jan. 2016
- Pitched and created video content for azcentral.com, including studio franchises, features and game coverage
- Shot, edited, produced, hosted and reported on Arizona high school, college and professional sports
- Provided guidance to sports writers on video storytelling and production best practices, both in the field and in studio
- Coordinated with sports, video and photo desks to facilitate, prioritize and meet video needs
- Supported azcentral sports’ mission with informative, entertaining, inherently social video content
Editorial and Live Coverage Manager, Pac-12 Networks
San Francisco, Calif.
Sept. 2014-July 2015
- Crafted written content for Pac-12.com and the Pac-12 Now app daily under the “Pac-12 Networks Newsroom” byline or my own byline
• Led growing team of remote and in-house writers to organize weekly coverage and create unique content of broad interest to Pac-12 sports fans
• Recommended strategic enhancements to Pac-12.com content, product and user experience based on industry best practices
• Built and managed staff schedule for digital content team
Digital Content Editor, Pac-12 Networks
San Francisco, Calif.
July 2012-September 2014
- Conducted on-camera interviews as a digital talent, primarily as host of the “Player of the Week” interview franchise in addition to opportunistic interviews
- Crafted written content for Pac-12.com and the Pac-12 Now app daily under the “Pac-12 Networks Newsroom” byline or my own byline
- Proofed, published and programmed digital content on Pac-12.com and Pac-12 Now daily
- Led team of 12 writers to organize weekly coverage and created unique content of broad interest to Pac-12 sports fans
- Coordinated execution and in-house coverage of major Pac-12 events such as football and basketball media days, conference championships and National Signing Day
- Contributed to Pac-12 Networks’ award-winning social media efforts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as needed. Handled the Pac-12 Conference’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts from July 2012-June 2013, distributing Pac-12 Networks and Pac-12 Conference content while more than doubling followers on both platforms in that time period
Communications Fellow, Pac-12 Conference
Walnut Creek, Calif.
July 2011-June 2012
- Provided media relations services for seven sports, including writing press releases, assisting with research and providing statistical information to sports information directors and members of local, regional and national media
- Wrote feature stories and produced video content for Pac-12.org, the Pac-12 Conference home site
- Distributed own original content via the Pac-12 Conference’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts
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EDUCATION
University of Arizona
Tucson, Ariz.
Major: Journalism
Minor: Spanish
Graduated with honors: May 2011
Major GPA: 3.9
Overall GPA: 3.7
SKILLS
Shooting video and stills. Editing on Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop. Strong leadership, organization and attention to detail. Proficient in Spanish.
REFERENCES
Sam Silverstein
Vice President of Digital, Pac-12 Networks
ssilverstein@pac-12.org
Candice Coots
Senior Digital Producer, Pac-12 Networks
ccoots@pac-12.org
Damien Alameda
Sports Director, Tucson News Now
dalameda@tucsonnewsnow.com
Justin Karp
Director of Social Media, NBC Sports
justin.karp@nbcuni.com
Jeff Tourial
Associate Commissioner, West Coast Conference
jtourial@wcc.org
Sarah Kezele 