Lily Peters
Easton,PA
Summary
Resourceful Sports Reporter offering expertise in maintaining a steady stream of quality sports coverage. Expert in holding engaging interviews with players and coaches by asking vital questions at press conferences and games. Extroverted communicator driven to maintain and grow a wide network of media professionals and sports leaders. Has extensive knowledge of video editing and excellent on-camera skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter/Producer
Pitt to the Point-Pitt's newscast
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Report on Pitt regional campuses and the city of Pittsburgh on The University of Pittsburgh's news show, "Pitt to the Point."
- Conducted interviews with key figures and sources to obtain information for stories.
- Developed story ideas based on current events, trends or tips from viewers or readers.
- Reported live in the field during breaking news situations.
- Provided commentary during segments of shows.
- Created scripts for broadcasts containing voiceover narration.
Production Assistant
ACC Network
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Operated technical equipment, such as a the switchboard during broadcasts.
- Provided technical support to staff during studio productions.
- Put graphics elements for use in programs, promos, commercials to learn the experience of when to play graphics within a broadcast.
- Have experience doing stats, technical directing, camera utility, during ACCN broadcasts.
Game Day Public Relation Assistant
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Distributed promotional materials to attendees as needed to learn the experience of proper game day materials needed.
- Organized press boxes at stadiums for game coverage purposes to enable me to learn the experience of properly knowing the needs of a professional press box.
- Transcribed audio recordings of interviews, lectures, and other materials accurately and efficiently to learn how to put together a transcription of professional athlete interviews.
- Provided assistance to PR manager.
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
Strategic Communications Intern
Pitt Athletics
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Supported social media accounts by picking out photos which enabled me to learn the experience of effectiveness of content.
- Set up press box and photobooth rooms.
- Handed out credentials to the press.
- Handed out stat pages at halftime and post-game to the press.
Sports Radio Broadcaster/Assistant Director
WPTS Radio
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Called plays in a timely manner while also providing color commentary on the action as it unfolded during games to learn how to effectivity broadcast games.
- Developed content for radio show segments and interviews to learn how to prepare properly for a radio show.
- Produced weekly sports radio talk shows.
- Operated soundboard during live performances in order to ensure quality recordings to learn how to run a soundboard effectively.
Sports Staff Writer
The Pitt News
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted interviews with professional athletes and coaches to obtain information for articles.
- Attended press conferences, games, matches, or races to document the event.
- Collaborated with editors and other writers on feature stories.
- Maintained an understanding of current trends in sports journalism.
Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
Easton, PA
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Trained new associates on store operations, policies, and procedures.
- Unloaded freight from trucks, containers, and railcars with the use of a forklift or pallet jack.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Performed daily sales transactions accurately while following cash handling procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Media And Communications
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2027
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School
Easton, PA06.2023
Skills
- Creative Collaboration
- Report Writing
- Articulate Communication Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Sports Reporting
- Sports Analysis
- Deadline Driven
- Public Speaking
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Conducting Interviews
- Research Skills
Accomplishments
- Won “Employee of the Month” in August, 2022.
- Won "Employee of the Quarter" in March, 2023.
- High Honor Roll throughout high school
- National Honor Society member all four years of High School
Timeline
Reporter/Producer
Pitt to the Point-Pitt's newscast
01.2024 - Current
Production Assistant
ACC Network
11.2023 - Current
Game Day Public Relation Assistant
Pittsburgh Steelers
09.2023 - Current
Strategic Communications Intern
Pitt Athletics
09.2023 - Current
Sports Radio Broadcaster/Assistant Director
WPTS Radio
09.2023 - Current
Sports Staff Writer
The Pitt News
09.2023 - Current
Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Media And Communications
University of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School
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