Steve Layman
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced sports anchor, host and play-by-play announcer that excels in the studio or live in the field, providing credible, entertaining and informative reports.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Anchor
WTVF-TV
Nashville, TN
03.2011 - Current
- Delivered nightly sportscasts on market's no. 1 station
- Increased market share of Sunday Sports Central, Tennessee's most-watched local sports show
- Coordinated department's sports coverage
- Led station's coverage of major events including Super Bowl, Stanley Cup Final, NFL Draft, NCAA Tournament, Music City Grand Prix and more
- Provided digital and social media content
- Cultivated sources vital to breaking news stories and features
- Developed sports franchises to be monetized by station
Play-By-Play Announcer
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - Current
- Performed play-by-play duties for Belmont basketball on Bruins Sports Network and ESPN+
- Conducted periodic interviews with coaches, athletes and administrators
- Hosted luncheons and banquets for Belmont athletics
Substitute Radio Host
WPRT Radio
Nashville, TN
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Served as regular co-host on Darren and Daunic midday show
- Filled in as host of other shows, generating content, conducting interviews and responding to phone calls
Sports Director
KOKI-TV
Tulsa, OK
10.2006 - 02.2011
- Shot, edited, produced, wrote and anchored nightly sportscasts
- Developed and executed Oklahoma's most comprehensive high school football show with highlights, analysis and weekly awards
- Covered major events including Super Bowl, BCS Championship, PGA Championship and NCAA Tournament
- Managed sports department, creating schedules and assignments
- Broke stories and led department's digital and social presence
Play-by-Play Announcer
Illini Sports Network
Champaign, IL
04.2003 - 10.2006
- Described play-by-play action as secondary announcer for baseball, women's basketball, volleyball, softball and tennis
- Reporter for network pregame and postgame coverage of football and men's basketball
- Co-host for special events
Radio Host
WDWS-AM
Champaign, IL
06.2001 - 10.2006
- Co-hosted Sportstalk, the market's highest rated evening drive program
- Created and hosted weekly high school football magazine show
- Reported on University of Illinois athletics
- Provided play-by-play descriptions for local baseball, basketball and football games
- Fill-in host, news reporter, board operator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2006
Skills
- Credible, energetic and knowledgeable anchor/host
- Strong writer and communicator
- Creative storyteller
- Great live reporting skills
- Excellent interviewer
- Devoted to ethical journalism
- Strong news sense
- Versatile
Accomplishments
Received awards for anchoring, producing, play-by-play announcing and reporting.
Timeline
Play-By-Play Announcer
Belmont University
11.2021 - Current
Substitute Radio Host
WPRT Radio
11.2016 - 07.2019
Sports Anchor
WTVF-TV
03.2011 - Current
Sports Director
KOKI-TV
10.2006 - 02.2011
Play-by-Play Announcer
Illini Sports Network
04.2003 - 10.2006
Radio Host
WDWS-AM
06.2001 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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