BRENDAN REILLY
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Sports Broadcaster with four years of success preparing, writing and presenting comprehensive coverage and analysis on WVUM 90.5FM and for the Duluth Huskies and Cowlitz Black Bears. Practiced in securing and maintaining the attention of versatile audiences through continuous delivery of quality, trending and informational content.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations
Cowlitz Black Bears
Longview, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Provide play-by-play announcing for all Black Bear games at home and on the road
- Write pre-series previews and recaps for every Black Bear game
- Work with the coaching staff and front office to finalize rosters and statistics
- Create game notes for every Black Bear home game
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
WVUM 90.5FM
Coral Gables, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Announced more than 140 Hurricanes baseball, football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball games.
- Experienced in producing broadcasts using Simian and Mixlr.
- Traveled with team to broadcast road contests (NC State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Boston College).
- Interview Miami coaches and student athletes for pregame shows.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Duluth Huskies
Duluth, Minnesota
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Broadcasted over 55 games on television and radio.
- Worked closely with production team to implement relevant graphics.
- Public address announcer for select games.
- Wrote postgame stories published to team website and distributed to local news outlets.
Sports Director
WVUM 90.5FM
Coral Gables, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Coordinate broadcasting assignments weekly.
- Manage budget, credentials, and travel plans.
- Run Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Anchor and Reporter
UMTV SportsDesk – CTA Award Winning Sports Program
Coral Gables, FL
09.2018 - Current
- Wrote scripts for broadcasts using AP ENPS.
- Worked directly with executive producers to create rundowns.
- Produced, filmed, tracked and edited segments that aired on show.
Athletics Communication Intern
University Of Miami Athletic Department
Coral Gables, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Helped compile the 2022 Miami Hurricanes baseball media guide and game notes
- Assisted with media credential requests and distribution
- Conducted research in-game for press releases
- Ran stat books and box scores for coaching staffs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05.2022
Skills
- Television Writing
- Simian
- Sony PXWZ150
- Mixlr
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Office
- AP ENPS
Accomplishments
41st College Television Awards Best News and Sports Program, Writer and Anchor
2021 Northwoods League Webcasting Team of the Year
References
Josh White Katie Meier
(516) 680-3878 (305) 284-5802
joshwhite@miami.edu coachmeier@miami.edu
Timeline
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations
Cowlitz Black Bears
06.2022 - Current
Athletics Communication Intern
University Of Miami Athletic Department
01.2022 - Current
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Duluth Huskies
05.2021 - 08.2021
Sports Director
WVUM 90.5FM
10.2019 - Current
Anchor and Reporter
UMTV SportsDesk – CTA Award Winning Sports Program
09.2018 - Current
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
WVUM 90.5FM
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Miami
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