Connor Drake
Simsbury,CT
Summary
Experienced broadcaster and producer specializing in live sports reporting and audience engagement. Expertise in multimedia production and social media strategies that connect with sports fans. Committed to enhancing viewer experiences and elevating brand recognition through impactful storytelling and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcaster/Producer/Cameraman
ESPN+, WRIU 90.3 FM
09.2022 - Current
- Produced live sports broadcasts from production studio, coordinating on-air elements to enhance viewer and listener experience
- Delivered play-by-play, color commentary, and on-air hosting for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse across television and radio platforms
- Operated and set up broadcast cameras for live sports coverage, ensuring accurate framing and focus for seamless visual continuity
Social Media Manager
Barstool Sports (Barstool Viceroy Program)
04.2025 - Current
- Created engaging, on-brand social media content to increase audience interaction and strengthen the overall Barstool Rhody presence
- Managed X (Twitter) and Instagram accounts for Barstool Rhody (URI), planning and publishing content aligned with the Barstool brand
- Monitored account activity and audience responses to refine content themes and posting approaches for greater reach and engagement
Journalist
University of Rhode Island
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Wrote clear, accurate news and feature articles for Good Five Cent Cigar Newspaper on campus and community topics, enhancing reader awareness of key issues.
- Conducted research and gathered information from relevant sources to support coverage of local events and student issues, providing context and depth to reporting.
- Managed newspaper’s X account by planning, scheduling, and publishing posts that promoted articles and increased audience engagement.
Sales/Marketing & Game Day Operations Intern
New England Collegiate Baseball League
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Sold corporate game-day packages, presenting options to clients and fostering relationships with local businesses to enhance community engagement.
- Supported ticket sales operations and assisted customers with inquiries, resolving issues and ensuring a positive game-day experience
- Coordinated between-inning promotions to ensure timely execution, effective communication, and engaging fan interactions that enriched the game-day experience.
- Delivered in-game stadium announcements to create a lively atmosphere and enhance fan engagement during events. to engage fans and maintain a professional game-day atmosphere for the Valley Blue Sox
Assistant Tennis Professional
Hop Meadow Country Club
05.2022 - Current
- Instructed group and private tennis lessons, enhancing skills and confidence of players across various levels
- Coordinated and facilitated youth tennis camps, promoting engagement and skill development during summer sessions
- Organized tennis tournaments and events, fostering community and competitive spirit among club members and guests
- Maintained court conditions to ensure safe and optimal play experiences
Aftercare Associate
CREC Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
01.2023 - Current
- Planned and supervised engaging activities for students in PreK-5th grade to foster learning and development
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Sports Communication & Media, Business of Digital Media
University of Rhode Island
North Kingstown, RI05.2026
High school or equivalent -
Simsbury High School
Simsbury, CT06.2022
Skills
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Marketing expertise
- Live broadcasting
- Interviewing skills
- Sports journalism
- Multimedia production
- Camera operations
- Event coordination
- Audience engagement
Awards
- URI Presidential Scholarship (all semesters)
- URI Dean’s List (all semesters)
- All-Academic Honors, SHS Varsity Tennis (3 years)
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Barstool Sports (Barstool Viceroy Program)
04.2025 - Current
Sales/Marketing & Game Day Operations Intern
New England Collegiate Baseball League
05.2024 - 08.2024
Journalist
University of Rhode Island
01.2024 - 12.2024
Aftercare Associate
CREC Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
01.2023 - Current
Broadcaster/Producer/Cameraman
ESPN+, WRIU 90.3 FM
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Tennis Professional
Hop Meadow Country Club
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Sports Communication & Media, Business of Digital Media
University of Rhode Island
High school or equivalent -
Simsbury High School