MATTHEW PEREZ
Plainfield,Illinois
Summary
Passionate and driven sophomore at Marquette University pursuing Sports Communication & Digital Media & Journalism, with a strong interest in building a career in sports broadcasting. I have hands-on experience with sports reporting, play-by-play, color commentary, broadcast production, video and audio editing, graphics, and sports storytelling through my work with Marquette Wire and other media projects. I am eager to continue developing my skills, learn from an experienced professional, and gain valuable insight into the sports media industry through mentorship and hands-on guidance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Production Assistant
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
08.2026 - Current
- Assist with the production of Golden Eagle Sports Report, Marquette University's student-run sports news program.
- Develop and produce broadcast graphics for sports news stories, highlights, and show segments.
- Research and write broadcast scripts for on-air presentation.
- Produce news story packages, including researching, writing, recording, and editing content for broadcast.
- Record and edit game highlights and sports footage for broadcast and digital content.
- Write game recaps and sports coverage for Marquette Athletics.
- Collaborate with student producers, reporters, talent, and production staff to create engaging sports content under deadline.
Production Assistant
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Contributed to the production of three student-run shows: The Golden Eagle Sports Report, Late Night Marquette, and Marquette Lately.
- Hands-on experience in a variety of production roles, including teleprompter operator, camera operator, floor director, and robotic camera operator.
Play-by-Play Commentator
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
11.2025 - Current
- Provided play-by-play commentary for Marquette University women's basketball against the University of Wisconsin-Madison and served as a color commentator for Marquette University men's basketball matchup against Butler University.
Intramural Official
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Officiated multiple sports, including flag football, volleyball and soccer.
Baseball Umpire
Will County Umpires/ Illinois Officials Association
Illinois, United States
09.2024 - Current
- Officiated more than 130 games over the past 2 years.
- Demonstrating extensive experience in sports officiating and game management.
- Handled disputes professionally, maintaining composure under pressure in high-stakes situations.
Play-by-Play Commentator
Joliet Catholic Academy
Joliet, IL
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided play-by-play commentary and color commentary for the varsity football team's home games, which were broadcasted live on Youtube.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet Catholic Academy
Joliet, IL05-2025
Sports Communication
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2029
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Audition
- Video & Audio Editing: Video editing, audio editing, audio engineering
- Broadcast Production: Technical directing, directing, switcher operation
- Camera & Video Production: Canon R7, camera operation, video recording
- Audio Production: Radio production, podcast production, microphone & audio recorder operation
- Sports Broadcasting: Play-by-play, color commentary, game preparation
- Live Production: Lighting, studio production
- Journalism & Writing: Sports reporting, script writing, game recaps, story development
- Content Creation: News packages, highlights, digital sports content
- Communication: Team collaboration, on-air communication, interviewing
Accomplishments
- Dean's List: During my freshman year at the Diederich College of Communication, I earned a 3.89 GPA.
- High School Accolades: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, English Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta, February Student of the Month, Outstanding Service Medal Recipient.
- Ink & Airwaves: With three classmates, I co-created a five-episode podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify focused on AfroLA, a California-based news organization. Throughout the series, we explored the types of news AfroLA covers, its approach to journalism, and the important role that journalism and local news play in informing and connecting communities.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Sports Production Assistant
Marquette University
08.2026 - Current
Production Assistant
Marquette University
02.2026 - 05.2026
Intramural Official
Marquette University
02.2026 - 05.2026
Play-by-Play Commentator
Marquette University
11.2025 - Current
Baseball Umpire
Will County Umpires/ Illinois Officials Association
09.2024 - Current
Play-by-Play Commentator
Joliet Catholic Academy
08.2023 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Joliet Catholic Academy
Sports Communication
Marquette University