Richard Ackerman
Brooklyn
Summary
Nationally known, well respected sports voice for over 3 decades with experience in a variety of radio and television roles, working with top broadcasters and analysts.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Play-by-play Announcer
FOX SPORTS 1
11.2013 - Current
- Play- by-play announcer for Fox Sports' coverage of Big East basketball and baseball games. Worked with Emmy award winning analyst Bill Raftery, Jim Spanarkel and Len Elmore.
Sports Anchor, Talk Show Host, And Play-by-Play Announcer
AUDACY
08.1997 - 12.2025
- Sports anchor and talk show host for WFAN, the premier all-sports radio station in the nation as well as Infinity sports radio and WCBS radio. Duties include writing, editing and reporting sports updates during afternoon drive for shows including the “Mike and the Mad Dog” show with Mike Francesa and Chris Russo, “The Jim Rome Show.” Also host for “Eye on College Football” and “Eye on Football” during college football Saturdays and NFL Sundays, with both live, eight-hour shows featuring continuous live updates, breaking news and in-depth interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. Hosted pre and post-game shows for the New York Mets. Reporter for Super Bowls 39 and 42 and host of Tonight in Torino for Westwood One's coverage of the 2006 Winter Olympics. Play-by-play for New York Mets and Brooklyn Cyclones baseball, Brooklyn Nets basketball and New York Giants pre-season football.
Anchor/Studio Host/Play-by-play Announcer/voice Over Work
NBA ENTERTAINMENT
04.2002 - 03.2020
- Anchor/studio host for the NBA's 24-hour TV network. Morning drive talk show host for NBA Radio on Sirius. Play-by-play for various events, including Euro-league basketball Team USA Women's basketball. Voice over work on "NBA Action."
Play-by-play Announcer
Versus Network
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Play-by-play for Ivy League football package, 2007 Legends Basketball Classic at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The tournament included Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and New Mexico State.
Play-by-play Announcer
NFL NETWORK
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Play-by-play for NFL Europa telecasts, with analysts Cris Carter, Tim Hasselbeck and Jon Ritchie.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
New York University
New York, NY01.1990
Skills
- Quick thinking
- On-air presence
- Broadcast journalism
- Exceptional communication
- Voice control
- Improvisational skills
- Effective interviewing
- Script writing
- Engaging storytelling
Timeline
Play-by-play Announcer
FOX SPORTS 1
11.2013 - Current
Play-by-play Announcer
Versus Network
11.2007 - 11.2008
Play-by-play Announcer
NFL NETWORK
04.2006 - 05.2007
Anchor/Studio Host/Play-by-play Announcer/voice Over Work
NBA ENTERTAINMENT
04.2002 - 03.2020
Sports Anchor, Talk Show Host, And Play-by-Play Announcer
AUDACY
08.1997 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
New York University