Hunter Brantley
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Dynamic sports professional with extensive experience at Alabama Adapted Athletics and WVUA, excelling in live camera operations and event reporting. Proven ability to produce engaging content and enhance audience engagement through effective communication and research skills. Adept at managing production equipment and delivering compelling stories that resonate with viewers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator/Sideline Reporter
Alabama Adapted Athletics
Tuscaloosa, AL
11.2025 - Current
- Operated cameras to capture events and activities for adaptive sports programs.
- Managed video equipment setup and teardown for various events and practices.
- Assist in coordinating live streams for events, enhancing audience engagement.
- Reported on team performance and player statistics during broadcasts.
- Conducted live interviews with athletes during pre-game and post-game events.
- Researched storylines and background information for upcoming games and events.
Production Assistant/Sports Reporter
WVUA
07.2024 - Current
- Manage production equipment for 5 and 10 o'clock newscasts and various sports shows including Crimson Cover and Tider Insider.
- Control teleprompter, cameras, audio board, and graphics during live broadcasts.
- Contribute to Football Friday through coverage of high school football games on Friday nights; capture and edit highlights, compose scripts for featured games, and participate in production for 10:30 broadcast.
- Produced engaging packages for our high school football show 'Football Friday' and compelling game recap content from Alabama football, basketball and baseball games
Intern
Tide 100.9
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Aided in producing the Gary Harris Show, Cup of Joe with Joe Gaither, and Game with Ryan Fowler.
Contributed to content strategy for multiple sports programming initiatives. - Covered high school football games at local high schools around the Tuscaloosa area.
- Reported on Alabama baseball and basketball games, producing game stories and recaps ranging from 600 to 800 words.
- Composed multiple articles for Tide100.9 website, focusing on feature stories and noteworthy information.
Sports Hospitality
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Accommodated fans on game days by guiding them to seats and addressing inquiries about Alabama football.
- Facilitated fan engagement during events, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and support.
- Provided information about Alabama football to assist fans in navigating game day logistics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - News Media, Political Science
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2021
Skills
- Writing
- Videography
- Producing
- Broadcast production
- Content creation
- Event reporting
- Research skills
- Sports reporting
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Live camera operations
- Editing skills
- Live streaming
- Scriptwriting
- Producing stories and packages for television
- Camera operation
- Video editing
- News reporting
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society (2021)
- Dean’s List (multiple times)
- Graduated Cum Laude (2023)
Timeline
Camera Operator/Sideline Reporter
Alabama Adapted Athletics
11.2025 - Current
Production Assistant/Sports Reporter
WVUA
07.2024 - Current
Intern
Tide 100.9
01.2022 - 05.2023
Sports Hospitality
University of Alabama
08.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - News Media, Political Science
The University of Alabama
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shelton State Community College