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Tyler Krusz

Brewer,ME

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented sports anchor and MMJ with a successful four-year track record in two markets. Passionate about videography and proficient in both long and short form video editing. My goal is to advance career in broadcast television or related fields within the communications industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Director

WVII/WFVX
10.2021 - Current
  • Anchored nightly sportscasts covering major and local sporting events
  • Generated story ideas for daily shows, while shooting, writing, and producing each story for broadcast across multiple platforms
  • Reported from field and studio locations, wrote and edited stories under tight deadlines
  • Covered, as a one-man-band, Jerod Mayo's introductory press conference w/ Patriots, NCAA Hockey Tournament, and Hockey East Semifinals
  • Produced and hosted weekly, half-hour sports programs on Friday nights during football and basketball season, including a 30-minute NBA Finals Pregame show

Morning Radio Host, 'The Morning Roast'

92.9 FM The Ticket
05.2023 - Current
  • Presented the biggest sports news of the day in an entertaining and engaging manner
  • Provided commentary and analysis for regional sports coverage (Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, etc.), as well as local college and high school sports
  • Arranged interviews for shows, interviewed show guests and moderated discussions
  • Assisted in new, creative content for shows, including ideas for regular weekly segments such as “Tyler’s Tickets”

Sports Director/News Anchor Reporter

WBKB TV
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Covered major sporting news and events for local schools and professional/collegiate teams in Michigan, providing commentary and analysis
  • Reported from field and in-studio locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines
  • Produced weekly Friday night football shows and covered local youth teams and special events
  • Drafted accurate news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing

Sports Intern

WPRI 12
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in Patriots coverage for 2019 season, including weekly availabilities at practice and game-day coverage
  • Shot high school football highlights on Friday nights and Thanksgiving morning for Blitz 12 show

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Political Science

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
12.2019

Skills

  • News anchoring
  • Live, on-scene reporting
  • Generating story ideas
  • Long and short form video editing
  • Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Videography and post-production
  • Developing entry-level talent
  • Research, reporting and interviewing

Live Broadcast

  • Conducted color commentary for Husson University football, men's basketball, and women's basketball live broadcasts
  • Hosted WVII live broadcast of "International Great Crate Race" in 2023 and 2024

Timeline

Morning Radio Host, 'The Morning Roast'

92.9 FM The Ticket
05.2023 - Current

Sports Director

WVII/WFVX
10.2021 - Current

Sports Director/News Anchor Reporter

WBKB TV
11.2020 - 10.2021

Sports Intern

WPRI 12
08.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Political Science

University of Rhode Island