Leo Silverman
Liga ACE Esports
Los Angeles,CA
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Work in the Highlights Department, responsible for creating highlight scripts and video for a multitude of sporting events.
- Assisted in live hits and half-time shows creating highlight packages and scripts in very short time-frames.
- Utilized communication skills with producers, supervisors, editors, and fellow production assistants.
Commentator
7 Months- Remotely covered the North American Challengers League, a semi-professional esports circuit for Riot Games' title League of Legends as a Play-By-Play commentator.
- Ad-libbed naturally during live programming while preserving brand voice and segment flow.
- Hosted live and recorded segments, maintaining clear delivery and consistent on-camera presence.
On-Air Entertainment Host
1 Year 4 Months- Hosted Citrus TV Entertainment’s premier live entertainment show “Unpeeled”, engaging viewers with timely content
- Developed and pitched weekly story ideas, enhancing broadcast quality through close collaboration with producing team
- Mentored reporters and volunteers, managing studio positions to ensure smooth operations during live episodes
On-Air Sports Analyst
1 Year 8 Months- Delivered in-depth pre-game analysis of Syracuse Men’s football, basketball, and lacrosse games on Citrus TV Sports’ program “Cuse Countdown” as an analyst
- Enhanced each episode with creative elements, including comprehensive film breakdowns and in-depth historical insights
- Authored scripts and notes for every “Cuse Countdown” episode, collaborating directly with producers to deliver exceptional content
Associate Producer
1 Year 3 Months- Managed production of Citrus TV Sports’ live post-game show “Orange Press Pass” for all Syracuse men’s football, basketball, and lacrosse games
- Directed all audio responsibilities for each “Orange Press Pass” episode, including managing the audio board
- Supervised and assisted volunteers in editing footage using AVID editing software
- Enhanced weekly episodes by adding innovative creative elements to improve viewer engagement
Production Intern
2 Months- Created multiple radio intros for Compass Media Networks’ official NFL broadcasts
- Managed the soundboard for summer tapings of “College Hoops Today with John Rothstein”
- Streamlined databases for every college football program with Compass Media Networks’ radio rights
Esports Host, Comic Con 2022
- Co-hosted daily tournaments and game showcases on stage in the Esports Gaming Lounge at Comic Con for Konami’s newest fighting game “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters”
- Energized crowds and ran fighting tournaments from the stage for eight hours daily throughout the convention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Relevant Coursework: Multimedia Storytelling, Cross-Media News Writing, Broadcast and Digital News Writing, Still Photography for Broadcast Journalism, Radio & Digital Audio News Reporting, Videography for Broadcast Journalism, TV & Digital News Reporting, TV Sports Anchoring & Reporting, TV & Digital News Producing and Presenting
Skills
Technical Skills: Adobe Premiere
Audition
Photoshop
Lightroom
AVID
OBS
VMix
ENPS
WordPress
Trello
Production Skills: Audio board management for television and radio
live broadcasting
video editing
XF705 camera operation
Timeline
Commentator
Liga ACE Esports
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Production Assistant
Fox Sports
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Esports Host, Comic Con 2022
Rekt Global
07.2022 - 07.2022Read More
On-Air Entertainment Host
Citrus TV
01.2022 - 05.2023Read More
On-Air Sports Analyst
Citrus TV
09.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Associate Producer
Citrus TV
09.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Production Intern
Compass Media Networks
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Bachelor of Science from Broadcast and Digital Journalism
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