Evan Hughes
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
An enthusiastic, award-winning individual who is passionate about broadcasting collegiate athletics. Skilled and experienced in working in both team-based and independent capacities, with both on-air and managerial skills at a Power Four radio network. Brings a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and positive energy to any setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Broadcast Services,
Virginia Tech Sports Properties
Blacksburg, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Radio voice of Virginia Tech women's basketball and baseball.
- Assisted with the transition and rebuilding of the radio network during the multimedia rights change.
- Served as a liaison with the flagship station to coordinate various network broadcasts and schedules.
- Hosted a weekly podcast and coaches' show in front of live audiences.
- Worked with sellers to create additional revenue opportunities.
- Created the Virginia Tech Sports Network Twitter account to serve as an additional revenue opportunity.
- Emceed The Gobblers and Athletic Director Honors Celebration.
- Executed the launch of Virginia Tech softball to radio network coverage.
- Re-launched and supervised the broadcast internship program.
- Filled in play-by-play of men's basketball.
- Co-hosted VT football flagship station pregame show.
Podcast Host,
Tech Sideline
Blacksburg, VA
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Served as the lead podcast host for 144 episodes.
- Helped grow the show to one of the leading Virginia Tech football and basketball shows, averaging over 5,000 consumers per episode by 2021.
- Launched a streaming element to allow fans to watch live and ask questions.
Director of Radio Broadcasting,
St. Cloud Rox
St. Cloud, MN
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Broadcasted 186 games over three seasons.
- Created daily game notes.
- Wrote game recaps for StCloudRox.com.
- Produced video and written content on players and coaches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VirginiaSkills
- Play-by-Play
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Audition
- Radio network management
- Social media
- Editing
- Writing
- Blog creation
- Press releases
- Facilitation
- Data gathering
- Research
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Project management
Honors and Leadership
- 2021 Jim Nantz Award winner, recognizing the nation's top collegiate sports broadcaster.
- 2020 Jim Nantz Award runner-up.
- 2018 Northwoods League Broadcaster of the Year.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Broadcast Services,
Virginia Tech Sports Properties
08.2021 - Current
Podcast Host,
Tech Sideline
08.2018 - 08.2021
Director of Radio Broadcasting,
St. Cloud Rox
01.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism
Virginia Tech
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