Liv Sharp
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Game Host
Lake County Captains
Eastlake, Ohio
04.2025 - Current
- Serves as the in-game host for the Captains on camera, broadcast on Bally Sports Live and the MiLB app
- Engages fans during games by hosting in-game promotions and player interviews to enhance overall game experience
- Creates excitement among fans during pivotal moments of the game
- Executes promotions during quick inning breaks under pressure to maintain high energy and engagement
- Leads chants and t-shirt tosses with promotional interns
- Conducts post-game interviews with players
- Develops scripts and promotional ideas with corporate partners to drive fan participation and excitement
- Assists in pregame on-field elements with performers
- Represents the Captains at community events
Cavs Crew Entertainment Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2025 - Current
- Assists in the execution of in-game promotions for the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Coordinates and leads pregame performances on and off the court
- Executes tosses, row giveaways, and chants to hype up the crowd.
- Works alongside a team of employees to select contestants
- Sets up and breaks down contest elements during timeouts
- Preps t-shirts, inflates balls, and distributes pregame boomsticks
Sideline Reporter
Akron City FC
Akron, Ohio
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Delivered live, real-time reports from the field, providing in-depth analysis, injury updates, and player/coach interviews during broadcasts.
- Conducted live interviews with players and coaches to provide timely insights and enhance viewer engagement during matches.
- Collaborated with play-by-play announcers, producers, and technical crews to integrate sideline content seamlessly into broadcasts.
- Reported on game highlights and key moments for broadcast coverage.
- Coordinated with production team to facilitate smooth transitions between segments and maintain broadcast flow.
- Researched team statistics and player backgrounds for in-depth analysis.
- Assisted in organizing press events and media days for the team.
Sports Corner Host
KSSN/TV2 Sports
Kent, Ohio
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Hosted KSTV's Emmy-nominated sports show 'Sports Corner', a live, studio-based sports news program
- Delivered highlights showcasing performance of local and national sports teams
- Filmed and edited highlights capturing key moments from local high school events
- Wrote stories for broadcast
- Created and edited news packages consistently, utilizing Premiere Pro and Audition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2025
Skills
- Live broadcasting
- Hosting
- Promotion execution
- Event coordination
- Script writing
- Audience engagement
- Effective communication
References
Eric Schier
Senior Coordinator, Entertainment and Events at Cleveland Cavaliers
eschier@cavs.com
Jack Jewitt
Manager of Promotions, Marketing, and Game Operations at the Lake County Captains
jjewitt@captainsbaseball.com
Timeline
Cavs Crew Entertainment Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
08.2025 - Current
In-Game Host
Lake County Captains
04.2025 - Current
Sideline Reporter
Akron City FC
05.2024 - 05.2026
Sports Corner Host
KSSN/TV2 Sports
08.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Kent State University