Samuel Johnson
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Dynamic sports broadcaster with extensive experience at KJHK 90.7, delivering engaging play-by-play commentary. Proven ability to enhance live productions and storytelling, successfully calling over 80 sporting events. Strong customer service skills contribute to effective audience engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Hockey
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
10.2025 - Current
- Live Commentary
- Camera Operation
Sports News Anchor
RUN IT BACK
Lawrence, USA
12.2024 - Current
- Develop and deliver creative scripts on camera.
Create graphics to enhance visual storytelling.
Operate cameras for live production.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
KJHK 90.7 FM
Lawrence, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Play-by-Play and color commentary on football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball.
- 30+ live events called.
- Travel to Salt Lake City, Orlando, Las Vegas, Colorado, and Phoenix to broadcast away games.
- Additional live commentary on pregame, halftime, and post-game shows in the studio.
Broadcaster
Flatirons FC (USL 2)
Golden, Colorado
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered live play-by-play and color commentary for men's and women's USL 2 / USL Academy soccer matches.
- Operated cameras for several broadcasts.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
EZTV
Elizabeth, USA
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered play-by-play and color commentary for 40 high school basketball and football games.
Stocker and Cashier
Walmart
Colorado, USA
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked in the seasonal department helping customers, stocking shelves, and running the cash register.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Mass Communications, Sports Media & Society Concentration
University of Kansas
Lawrence05-2028
High School -
Elizabeth High School
Colorado05-2024
Skills
- Sports play-by-play
- Customer service
- Soundboard
- Premiere Pro
- Writing
- Script development
Projects
Ebay Selling, 07/01/24, Present
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel/National Parks
- Youtube - creating montages of the best announcer calls
- Food/Cooking
Awards
- High School Valedictorian
- High school senior year top journalistic work award
- High school letters - academic and soccer
Education
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Timeline
Club Hockey
University of Kansas
10.2025 - Current
Broadcaster
Flatirons FC (USL 2)
05.2025 - 08.2025
Sports News Anchor
RUN IT BACK
12.2024 - Current
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
KJHK 90.7 FM
08.2024 - Current
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
EZTV
11.2022 - 04.2024
Stocker and Cashier
Walmart
03.2022 - 07.2023
High School -
Elizabeth High School
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Mass Communications, Sports Media & Society Concentration
University of Kansas