ABBY HARVEY
Chicago,IL
Summary
Broadcaster and content creator with experience anchoring sports shows, calling live games and producing segments for on-air and digital audiences. Brings clear communication, team collaboration and steady execution in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Big Ten Network Experience
BTN
Chicago, Illinois
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with former B1G athletes during a week-long program at BTN, participating in various activities.
- Opportunities included live reps as a game analyst, the B1G show in studio, social media engagement and makeup and styling.
College Athlete
Northwestern and Indiana Wesleyan University
, Illinois
09.2021 - 05.2026
- Led multiple teams to national rankings and national championship competitions with strong communication, team building and problem-solving skills.
- Dedicated 20+ hours a week to collegiate softball and swimming, while maintaining a 3.7+ GPA in every semester.
- Received All-American, All-Region, All-Conference, and Big Ten Sportsmanship awards.
Lifestyle Intern
WISH-TV Channel 8
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Planned, filmed and edited lifestyle segments for on-air and digital platforms, while pitching new stories and working with guests.
- Researched, wrote and anchored sports shows in a fast-paced newsroom.
Amplify Media - Sports Director
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Reported on campus-wide athletic events and produced a weekly sports podcast to deliver engaging sports stories.
- Led team meetings to align on production goals while staying composed in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Sports Announcer/Play-by-Play and Color Broadcaster
Indiana Wesleyan University Athletic Department
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Broadcasted basketball and volleyball games on ESPN3 and ESPN+, conducted athlete interviews and edited news stories to fit time slots.
- Delivered on-air content Play-by-Play and Color commentary with music, news, weather, commercials, and station updates using clear pronunciation, engaging tone, and scripts.
- Operated studio equipment and followed programming schedules.
Media and Marketing Intern
Landscape Solutions LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Produced and published videos, photos, graphics and web content, while managing website, social media and email updates.
- Assisted with event planning, client communication and creative strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Journalism & Sports Media
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL09-2027
Graduate Certificate - Sports Communication
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Communication & Sports Media
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2025
Skills
- Broadcast performance
- Video and audio editing
- Team collaboration
- Social media engagement and content creation
- Problem solving
- Time management and organization
Accomplishments
- First Place in Collegiate Sports Writing - Women's Press Club of Indiana
- Honorable Mention in Collegiate Sports Writing - National Federation of Press Women
- B1G Sportsmanship Award - Big Ten Conference
Timeline
Big Ten Network Experience
BTN
06.2026 - 06.2026
Lifestyle Intern
WISH-TV Channel 8
06.2025 - 08.2025
Media and Marketing Intern
Landscape Solutions LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
Amplify Media - Sports Director
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Sports Announcer/Play-by-Play and Color Broadcaster
Indiana Wesleyan University Athletic Department
09.2022 - 04.2025
College Athlete
Northwestern and Indiana Wesleyan University
09.2021 - 05.2026
Master of Science - Journalism & Sports Media
Northwestern University
Graduate Certificate - Sports Communication
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Communication & Sports Media
Indiana Wesleyan University