Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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HONORS
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Chris Reisner

Chris Reisner

Dallas,TX

Summary

Digital-first storyteller with extensive experience in live broadcasting, social media strategy, and video production. Trusted on-air talent with a proven ability to engage global audiences and deliver polished live coverage across sports and esports.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Caster / Host

The Pokémon Company International
2024.01 - Current
  • Provide live play-by-play and color commentary for international Pokémon GO tournaments.
  • Host live interviews and award ceremonies for global audiences.
  • Collaborate with producers to maintain broadcast clarity, pacing, and viewer engagement.

Content Strategist

Reis2TheOccasion
2021.01 - Current
  • Founded and scaled a gaming brand across YouTube and Twitch, generating 23M+ views and 65K+ followers.
  • Use analytics to optimize thumbnails, titles, and content strategy to improve performance and retention.
  • Selected for international travel to Pokémon events in Brazil, Japan, England, and Hawaii.

Digital Video Specialist

Milwaukee Bucks
2019.01 - 2020.01
  • Produced, filmed, and edited social and in-arena video content at Fiserv Forum.
  • Created original GIFs that achieved tens of millions of views on GIPHY.
  • Shot and edited a “Giannis Is Greece’s MVP” campaign surpassing 1.1M views.

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Marquette Athletics
2018.01 - 2020.01
  • Delivered play-by-play commentary across basketball, volleyball, soccer, and lacrosse.
  • Produced social media content independently as a one-person crew (shoot/edit/publish).
  • Earned 1st Place Best Play-by-Play at the 2019 MBJA Awards.

Education

B.A. - Journalism & Digital Media

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Study Abroad - Social Media Marketing

The American College of Greece
Athens, Greece

Skills

  • Live Broadcasting
  • Play-by-Play
  • Project Management
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Content Analytics
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop

HONORS

  • MBJA Best Play-by-Play
  • MBJA Best Sportscast
  • MBJA Best Sportscast

Timeline

Caster / Host

The Pokémon Company International
2024.01 - Current

Content Strategist

Reis2TheOccasion
2021.01 - Current

Digital Video Specialist

Milwaukee Bucks
2019.01 - 2020.01

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Marquette Athletics
2018.01 - 2020.01

B.A. - Journalism & Digital Media

Marquette University

Study Abroad - Social Media Marketing

The American College of Greece