Evan Zaretsky
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dynamic and versatile sports media personnel with extensive experience in on-air hosting, play-by-play broadcasting, and content creation across digital and traditional platforms. Skilled in video editing, social media management, and graphic design, with a strong ability to engage audiences through compelling storytelling, and on-camera interviews. Proven track record in research analysis, sports writing, and team collaboration, backed by verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager
The Lead
Manalapan, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Develop engaging social media content for various platforms.
- Manage daily social media interactions and responded to audience inquiries.
- Analyze social media metrics to inform content adjustments and improvements.
- Schedule and publish posts across multiple social channels effectively.
- Design visually compelling graphics for content.
Crew Member
CitrusTV
Syracuse, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Edit video content for various shows, ensuring high-quality visual standards.
- Operate cameras during live broadcasts and recorded events for various productions.
Head Field Reporter Intern
The Shore Savages
Manalapan, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Report on local high school sporting events, capturing compelling stories and community insights.
- Interview players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
- Research game statistics and historical data to enhance storytelling quality.
- Maintain strong relationships with sports organizations and media personnel for access.
Founder and Creator
EZ Sports Media
Manalapan, NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Interview athletes in the Shore Conference (NJ).
- Design ESPN-like, visually compelling graphics for cover pages on my interview posts.
Sports Anchor & Producer
Manalapan Bravecast
Manalapan, NJ
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Sports Reporter for the Manalapan Bravecast, Manalapan High School's weekly live broadcast show.
- Organized and coordinated weekly production meetings.
- Created a schedule for fellow sports anchors each week, along with assignments during filming reports.
- Researched sports statistics and trends for accurate reporting.
- Designed visually compelling graphics for sports reports using Canva.
- Maintained strong relationships with sports organizations and media personnel for access.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Manalapan High School Football
Manalapan, NJ
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered live commentary for various sporting events on HUDLTV, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless broadcast operations.
- Researched player statistics and game history to provide in-depth analysis.
- Prepared scripts and talking points prior to each game for smooth delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast & Digital Journalism
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2029
High School Diploma -
Manalapan High School
Manalapan06-2025
Skills
- Reporting, on-air hosting
- Play-by-play broadcasting
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Video editing
- On-camera interviewing
- Graphic design
- Audience engagement
- Sports writing
- Research analysis
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Mascot Media: Commentary on Play of the Year - Award recognizing my call over play of the year
- Mascot Media: Best School Student Run Broadcast Team - Award recognizing Bravecast as the best student-run broadcasting team in the nation
- FRHSD Medal of Excellence - Medal awarded to producers of Bravecast for winning best school run broadcast in the nation
Timeline
Social Media Manager
The Lead
09.2025 - Current
Crew Member
CitrusTV
08.2025 - Current
Head Field Reporter Intern
The Shore Savages
08.2024 - Current
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Manalapan High School Football
08.2023 - 11.2024
Sports Anchor & Producer
Manalapan Bravecast
09.2022 - 06.2025
Founder and Creator
EZ Sports Media
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast & Digital Journalism
Syracuse University
High School Diploma -
Manalapan High School