Rob Kiernan
Colts Neck,NJ
Summary
Over 10 years of hands-on experience in communications and public/media relations work in a fast-paced entertainment-related environment. Recognized and effective organizational methods contributing to a consistently stable and amenable demeanor when faced with tight deadlines and a demanding environment. A broad and fluent knowledge of the television, radio and print media businesses. Excellent communication skills, with a proven history of superior customer and Public Relation (PR) skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Staff
Brooklyn Nets Basketball
10.2003 - Current
- Distribute statistics, injury reports, press releases and other information needed to the coaching staff of both home and visiting teams, executive staff, as well as the media, local and national (ESPN, TNT), including during live broadcasts
- Monitor and assist visiting team Public Relations staff and media as needed during open locker rooms and interviews
- Interview/record players and coaches to be transcribed and distributed to all media
- Composed press releases and advisories as needed
- Provide NBA Officiating Crews with in game play-by-play information to be reviewed at half time and other game breaks as needed
- Distribute Active Roster forms to home and visiting teams as needed to be filled out and signed by each teams Head Coach and then collected after being confirmed and signed by the games Official Scorer and reviewed by League Officials
- Once collected, copies are provided to both teams and a copy attached in an email to the League Office
- Confirm starting lineups and inactive players with both the home and visiting Head Coach to be printed out and distributed to both teams coaching staff, visiting public relations staff, the official scorer and all media.
NBA Draft Player Escort
National Basketball Association
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Welcome player immediately after meeting/greeting the NBA Commissioner once selected in the 2013-2015 NBA Drafts
- Coordinate player interview with ESPN upon walking off of the NBA Draft stage
- Introduce player to booth areas and onto rookie photo shoot
- Direct player to all media rooms, including local media if granted credential by NBA office.
NBA Draft Player Escort/Press Room Staff
National Basketball Association
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Welcome player immediately after meeting/greeting the NBA Commissioner once selected in the 2011 & 2012 NBA Draft
- Coordinate player interview with ESPN upon walking off of the NBA Draft stage
- Introduce player to booth areas and onto rookie photo shoot
- Direct player to all media rooms, including local media if granted credential by NBA office.
Public Relations Staff
NJSEA
12.2008 - 12.2008
- Assist NJSEA Public Relations Dept with all national media for Duke vs Xavier game
- Help coordinate and organize press room staff
- Record Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski post game interview to be transcribed and distributed for national media.
Production Assistant- 2005 NY International Auto Show
Brad Michaelson Productions
04.2005 - 04.2005
- Assist with coordination of corporate video shoots and interviews
- Shoot B-Roll footage of newly unveiled car models to be incorporated in corporate videos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting
Montclair State University
01.2005
Associates - Speech/Theater
Brookdale Community College
01.2001
Timeline
NBA Draft Player Escort
National Basketball Association
06.2013 - 06.2015
NBA Draft Player Escort/Press Room Staff
National Basketball Association
06.2011 - 06.2012
Public Relations Staff
NJSEA
12.2008 - 12.2008
Production Assistant- 2005 NY International Auto Show
Brad Michaelson Productions
04.2005 - 04.2005
Public Relations Staff
Brooklyn Nets Basketball
10.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting
Montclair State University
Associates - Speech/Theater
Brookdale Community College
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