Julie Donaldson
McLean,VA
Summary
Julie has been a pioneering figure in sports broadcasting, breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men. She has not only made remarkable strides in her career but has also been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry. With over two decades of experience as a sports journalist, Julie has worked in several top U.S. markets including Miami, New York City, Boston, and Washington DC, covering major events including four Olympic Games
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Host/Anchor/Analyst
COMMANDERS
Ashburn, VA
07.2020 - Current
- First female to hold a full time position in an NFL radio broadcast booth.
- Host for the two hour pregame show.
- Performed weekly and post game interviews with the head coach and select players.
- Host of daily programming 2020-2023
- Responsible for content ideas and creative story telling.
SVP Broadcasting
COMMANDERS
Ashburn, VA
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with senior management on long-term planning initiatives that aligned with corporate goals.
- Oversaw the entire broadcast and editorial operation in the organization and added input and vision towards all of the club's in-house creative content.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members in order to optimize their effectiveness.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of trends within the industry landscape.
- Established key performance indicators to track progress against organizational objectives.
- Directed annual budgeting process and oversaw financial performance of departmental operations.
Host/Anchor/Reporter
NBC Sports Washington
Bethesda, MD
06.2010 - 07.2020
- Hosted live NFL/NBA gameday shows, and was an anchor and reporter for several NBCSW news, analysis, and entertainment shows, including SportsNet Central, Training Camp Daily and Football Central.
Sports Anchor
NBC Sports
Stamford, CT
08.2012 - 02.2018
- News Desk Host during the 2018 (PyeongChang) 2016 (Rio) and 2014 (Sochi) Olympic Games, and as a reporter for the 2012 (London) Olympic Games.
- Weekend Sports Desk anchor for NBC Sports.
Reporter/Anchor
WHDH Channel 7 News
Boston, MA
02.2008 - 01.2009
Sports Reporter
SNY
New York, NY
02.2006 - 02.2008
Host/Reporter
Miami Heat TV
Miami, FL
10.2003 - 02.2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06-2000
Skills
- Strong communication & interpersonal Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Talent Management
- Produce and conduct interviews
- Executive Producing
- Strong writing and story telling
- Collaborates well with sales department for increased revenue
- Social interaction with community
- Team player
Timeline
Host/Anchor/Analyst
COMMANDERS
07.2020 - Current
SVP Broadcasting
COMMANDERS
07.2020 - 07.2023
Sports Anchor
NBC Sports
08.2012 - 02.2018
Host/Anchor/Reporter
NBC Sports Washington
06.2010 - 07.2020
Reporter/Anchor
WHDH Channel 7 News
02.2008 - 01.2009
Sports Reporter
SNY
02.2006 - 02.2008
Host/Reporter
Miami Heat TV
10.2003 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
University of Florida