Adam Copeland
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Talented radio host with over five years of experience engaging and entertaining listeners through captivating shows and discussions of current sporting events and stories. Humorous and outgoing with a strong desire to help those around me succeed. My strongest and most proud skill is my willingness and ability to talk to anyone. I have a strong desire to connect and communicate with people.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Host, Tolbert & Copes
Cumulus Media-KNBR
02.2022 - Current
- Host 4 hour afternoon sports show Monday-Friday focused on local Bay Area sports.
- Record spots and advertisements sponsored by local and national business partners.
- Conduct interviews with local and national media, coaches, players, and local team executives
- write, film, and produce digital content for KNBR.com and its social pages to generate consistent listenership and station interest
- Attended promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
- Host/Produce weekly Fantasy Football Podcast
- Host pre/postgame for all 49ers home and away games.
- Host pregame for Stanford University home football games
- Engage listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
Podcast Host
The Athletic
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Primary podcast host for 'The Seamheads Podcast' covering the Oakland Athletics, and 'The Update: with Adam Copeland."
- hosted 3-4 podcasts/week which included various members of Bay Area media, coaches, and players.
Board Op/Host: The Leadoff Spot/Murph & Mac
Cumulus Media-KNBR
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Hosted daily one hour early morning show, "The Leadoff Spot"
- Board Operator/Audio engineer for KNBR Morning Show
- Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
- Set up, hosted, engineered live broadcasts for morning show, remote broadcasts, and Marty Lurie's Weekend's in the Park.
- Produced creative radio segments focused on sports, current events and local topics unique to the region the station represents
Traffic Reporter
IHeart Radio
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Followed local CHP reports to write, produce, and report traffic across dozens of radios stations across the state.
- Maintained contact with local Bay Area roadway officials in order to ensure accuracy and safety when reporting on road closures and emergencies.
Board-Op/Producer
Cumulus Media-KNBR
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated board for various live and taped sports shows and events including Indy 500, Wimbledon, NFL Playoffs, World Series, NBA Playoffs, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- When scheduled, served as Network Coordinator for San Francisco Giants broadcasts, operating the board for games from the KNBR studios.
- Full time Producer for KNBR Tonight with Ryan Covay where I produced content, booked guests, and operated the board.
- Various misc. duties including on air sports updates, assisting in remote promotional events/broadcasts, daily editing/cutting of sound and interviews.
Promotions/Programming Intern
Cumulus Media-KNBR
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Handling listener giveaways and screening calls
- Ran 'Spin to Win' wheel at the KNBR fanstand at SF Giants games
- Assisted in setup and production of weekly broadcast of 49er Press conferences.
- Worked KNBR promotions table at numerous events including auto shows, bars, concerts, sporting events, etc.
Education
Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2012
General Education
Chabot College
Hayward, CA05.2009
Skills
- Radio Broadcasting
- Reading Comprehension
- Commercial Recording
- Live Event Coverage
- Breaking News Coverage
- Excellent Communication Abilities
- Coordinating Promotional Event
- Sports News
- Guest Interviewing
- Team Meetings
Accomplishments
- Named one of 2018 Sportscasters Talent Agency of America's Top 30 Sportscasters under 30
- Named to RadioInk.com's 2021 list of Future African American Leaders in Radio
Timeline
Host, Tolbert & Copes
Cumulus Media-KNBR
02.2022 - Current
Podcast Host
The Athletic
03.2019 - 08.2022
Board Op/Host: The Leadoff Spot/Murph & Mac
Cumulus Media-KNBR
02.2018 - 02.2022
Traffic Reporter
IHeart Radio
06.2017 - 11.2017
Board-Op/Producer
Cumulus Media-KNBR
07.2016 - 02.2018
Promotions/Programming Intern
Cumulus Media-KNBR
01.2010 - 08.2010
Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts
San Francisco State University
General Education
Chabot College