Sam Phalen
Nashville,TN
Summary
Chicago born sports reporter and on-air host with experience covering the NFL and SEC. Skilled in live broadcasting, improvisation, audio editing, and relationship building. A proven track record of utilizing social media to elevate sports storytelling in a way that connects with fans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tennessee Titans Reporter/Talk Show Host
AtoZ Sports Nashville
Nashville, TN
04.2022 - Current
- Hosted daily morning talk shows about all things Tennessee Titans.
- Provided the fanbase with informed and entertaining analysis of the team.
- Covered Tennessee Titans practices and games, conducted locker room interviews, and wrote daily articles and columns.
- Created Titans social media content across all platforms to generate discussion within the market.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Lipscomb Athletics
Nashville, TN
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided play-by-play broadcasting for various sports at Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Academy, including men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, and football.
Vanderbilt Basketball Beat Writer
Rivals.com
Nashville, TN
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted thorough coverage of the Vanderbilt Commodores basketball team by interviewing team members before and after games.
- Delivered weekly columns, game recaps, and co-hosted a podcast throughout the basketball season.
Production Intern
ESPN Radio 102.5 The Game
Nashville, TN
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with all audio production on 102.5 The Game's "Morning Drive" radio show.
- Vetted phones calls from listeners looking to join the conversation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Media
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05-2022
Skills
- Articulate communication skills
- Multimedia journalism
- Audio editing
- Developing relationships
- Social media content creation
- Improvisation
- Article writing proficiency
- Conducting interviews
Accomplishments
- Runner-up of Survivor 47, an American competitive reality television series on CBS in 2024.
- Graduated with honors from Lipscomb University in 2022.
Affiliations
- NCBA and NCAA baseball player for Bradley University and the Rockford Rivets of the Northwoods League.
Timeline
Tennessee Titans Reporter/Talk Show Host
AtoZ Sports Nashville
04.2022 - Current
Vanderbilt Basketball Beat Writer
Rivals.com
12.2020 - 04.2022
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Lipscomb Athletics
09.2019 - 05.2022
Production Intern
ESPN Radio 102.5 The Game
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Media
Lipscomb University
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