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Parker Sommers

Littleton,CO

Summary


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Management

Oklahoma State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Worked closely with NFL, NBA, and MLS Front Offices on projects to help improve a variety of factors including fan/season ticket holders experience, expanding the fan base and more.
  • Learned about working in a sports franchise front office on both the sports side and business side.
  • Learned about not only how sports franchises are run in the US but also around the world.

Play-by-Play Commentator

Oklahoma State Hockey
12.2021 - 01.2023

● Called all OSU Hockey home games while also giving color commentation in between action. 

● Produced the hockey broadcasts by operating the online video scoreboard for goals, shots, time, etc. 

● Started and managed the game broadcast on OBS, a software tool which combined the audio and video of the game while showing the online scoreboard. I also operated the online scoreboard while commentating. 

● Set up the equipment such as the camera, computer, and microphone. I also tested the equipment to ensure a successful broadcast.

Producer, Director, Journalist

Oklahoma State University
08.2022 - 12.2022

● Produced “The Poke Report” a weekly student’s run show that includes a variety of sports packages. Production included editing the show, creating a running order for packages, and making sure everyone was on time to submit their package to meet deadlines. 

● Created multiple video packages which included shooting b-roll, interviews, and a standup while also having to use Photoshop to create any graphics needed. 

● Learned how to use and operate multiple cameras, including a DSLR, NXCAM and XDCAM while also getting proper audio using a lavalier or handheld microphone and a TAZCAM. 

● Edited packages to tell the story by recording voiceover and laying over b-roll about the subject of the voice over. At the proper points, placed interviews/stand up to back up the story. Added lower third graphics for any courtesy footage used in the package before dropping it off to the producers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Media

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
05-2023

Minor - Sports Management

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
05-2023

Skills

  • Graphic Design - Photoshop
  • Video Editing - Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro
  • Audio - Audacity
  • Cameras - DSLR, NXCAM, DXCAM,
  • Audio Devices - TAZCAM, LAV MIC, BOOM MIC, Microphones

Timeline

Producer, Director, Journalist

Oklahoma State University
08.2022 - 12.2022

Play-by-Play Commentator

Oklahoma State Hockey
12.2021 - 01.2023

Sports Management

Oklahoma State University
08.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Sports Media

Oklahoma State University

Minor - Sports Management

Oklahoma State University
Parker Sommers