Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Sean McQuillan

Sean McQuillan

Bellmore

Summary

Passionate sports media producer with extensive experience in commentary and storytelling. Developed skills in engaging audiences through dynamic narratives and insightful analysis. Proven ability to create compelling content that resonates with sports & entertainment enthusiasts. Committed to delivering high-quality media experiences across various platforms.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Desk, Staff Writer

The Pitt News
Pittsburgh
10.2023 - Current
  • Create engaging articles focusing on Pitt Sports and broader national sports narratives.
  • Perform in-depth research to support claims and enhance credibility.
  • Collaborate with editors for effective revisions prior to publication.
  • Leverage social media channels to drive audience engagement and reach.

Broadcast & Video Production Assistant

ACC Network
Pittsburgh
08.2023 - Current
  • Create graphics featuring headshots, lower thirds, pops, tombstones, etc., ahead of Pitt sporting events.
  • Operate in various control room positions prior to gameplay.
  • Contribute to maintaining inventory of production supplies and equipment.
  • Operate in a variety of control room positions.

Sports Radio Host

WPTS-FM
Pittsburgh
08.2023 - Current
  • Host sports radio shows every Friday morning at 8 AM and afternoons at 4 PM, delivering insights and analyses on Pitt sports and major national sports.
  • Facilitate the lead director in arranging games, conceptualizing new ideas, and managing document sorting.
  • Compose articles published on WPTS-FM website.
  • Designated as play-by-play/color commentator for complete Pitt Sports coverage.

Media Relations Internship

Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Interact with executives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Club, visiting team personnel and local and national media outlets.
  • Write media releases and in-game/post-game notes during and after the game.
  • Make and issue all media credentials for members of the print, television, and radio media industry.
  • Set up all post-game interviews and gather sound to be posted on the team's media-only website.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Professional Communications, Television And Broadcast Arts, Sports Studies

The University of Pittsburgh, College of General Studies
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2026

Skills

  • Producing and directing
  • Editing and news writing
  • News anchoring and reporting
  • Sports reporting and commentating
  • Radio hosting and sports radio
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Adobe applications
  • XPression proficiency
  • Google applications
  • Media writing
  • Content creation
  • Scriptwriting
  • Camera operation
  • Video editing
  • Media and public relations
  • Video production skills

Affiliations

  • Men's Club Volleyball
  • Sigma Alpha Mu Philanthropy Chairperson
  • St. Baldrick's Foundation Philanthropy Member
  • Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's

Accomplishments

Student Television Network

  • Broadcast Excellence Winner (2022—BMB Morning Announcements/Top 10 in the Nation)
  • Distinguished Merit Winner for Best High School Weekly News Show (2023—BMB Morning Announcements/Top 20 in the Nation)
  • Outstanding Achievement for High School Weekly News Show (2023—BMB Morning Announcements/Top 20 in the Nation)

Broadcast Awards for Senior High

  • 1st Place Best Broadcast (2022—BMB Morning Announcements)

Long Island Press Club

  • 1st Place Best Broadcast (2023—BMB Midweek Update)

Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting Awards

  • Best Director (2022 & 2023)
  • Best Sports Package (2023)
  • Best School News Package (2023)
  • BMB Builders Award (2023)
  • BMB Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)

New York State Seal of Biliteracy Recipient (2023)

Mark Mobius BMB Scholarship Award Recipient

  • (Student pursuing a career in Broadcast Journalism) (2023)

Jack Rice Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient

  • (Student pursuing a career in Journalism)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Media Relations Internship

Pittsburgh Penguins
01.2025 - 04.2025

Sports Desk, Staff Writer

The Pitt News
10.2023 - Current

Broadcast & Video Production Assistant

ACC Network
08.2023 - Current

Sports Radio Host

WPTS-FM
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Professional Communications, Television And Broadcast Arts, Sports Studies

The University of Pittsburgh, College of General Studies

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