Thomas Valentine
Albany,NY
Summary
Energetic sports broadcaster with extensive on-air experience, excelling in engaging storytelling. Known for exceptional communication skills and collaborative spirit that drives team success. Excels in high-pressure environments, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Adept at building strong viewer relationships and delivering impactful stories.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Sports Anchor
NEWS10 ABC
Albany, New York
08.2024 - Current
- Produced and anchored weekend sports segments, delivering compelling commentary and insights.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of all current sporting events taking place locally and nationally to curate weekend sports coverage plan.
- Collaborated with producers and assigned responsibilities to reporters.
- Engaged with viewers through social media platforms to enhance interaction, growing the NEWS10 Sports Instagram page and gaining 4,000 followers.
Sports Reporter
NEWS10 ABC
Albany, New York
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Shot video for games and sports stories, edited highlights, wrote scripts, and produced packages.
- Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and front-office members to gather insights and quotes.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Wrote articles for online platforms.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Charter Communications, Spectrum
Buffalo, New York
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered live commentary of high school football games in the Buffalo, NY, market, which were broadcast on Spectrum News 1.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Media
St. Bonaventure University
NYAssociate of Applied Science - Electronic Media Communication
Onondaga Community College
NYSkills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- AP ENPS
- WordPress
- On-air presence
- Video editing proficiency
- Camera operation
- Networking abilities
- Content management
- Multimedia storytelling
Timeline
Weekend Sports Anchor
NEWS10 ABC
08.2024 - Current
Sports Reporter
NEWS10 ABC
07.2022 - 08.2024
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Charter Communications, Spectrum
08.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Media Communication
Onondaga Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Media
St. Bonaventure University