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Sports Anchoring/Reporting Demo Reel
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Combat Sports Commentating Demo Reel
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TELEVISION BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE
2022 - Present
Broadcast Television Commentator - Active Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
• Blow by Blow Commentator for Boxing and MMA events airing on Outlaw Network TV and UFC Fight Pass/UFC TV.
2018 - 2019
Broadcast Television Commentator
Final Fight Championship, Las Vegas, NV
• Blow by Blow Commentator for FFC "Fight Dome Las Vegas" combat sports events and television programs broadcast on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN).
• On Camera Host/Reporter for Tuff-N-Uff MMA.
2017 - 2018
Sports Director/Host/Producer
"The Sports Desk", Torrance CitiCABLE, Torrance, CA
• Anchored, Reported, Wrote, Edited & Produced a weekly 'hyperlocal' sports news program for Torrance CitiCABLE.
* Managed, coached and mentored a staff of six reporters/editors.
* 1st Place Winner for "Best Sports Show" and "Best News Story" at the 2018 SCAN NATOA STAR Awards.
2009 - 2018
Anchor/Host/Reporter - Active Freelance
Various States/Regions (CA/FL/NY/MA/RI)
• Sports anchor, host and play-by-play commentator for high-profile television, radio and internet programs.
• Reporting and commentating for NBA.com and various radio broadcasts including ESPN Radio.
• Personality sports commentating for MAV TV, Main Event TV and Fight Now TV.
* Reporting for #1 Rated Consumer Reports Program in Southern California, "Best Deals TV Show" on KCAL 9 and KDOC TV.
AJ successfully managed the following three opportunities simultaneously over multiple years:
2005 - 2011
1994 - 1996
Reporter
"Real to Reel," Springfield, MA
• Sports and News Feature Reporter for “Real to Reel” that originated from WWLP-TV (NBC).
• Created specialized sports features and segments.
• Programs aired in Boston, Orlando, Hartford and Springfield.
• Covered the 2009 NBA Playoffs (Bulls vs. Celtics).
2002 - 2011
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WRGB-TV (CBS), Albany, NY
• Anchor, report and produce sportscasts and special segments on a fill-in basis.
• Personality coverage of Boston Celtics games during the 2004/2005/2006 seasons.
• Live reporting from the America East Championship Tournament in Boston (covering University of Albany Basketball).
2002 - 2006
Sports Anchor/Host/Reporter
COX Sports Television (New England), Providence, RI
• Popular, personable anchor on the desk and in the field.
• Conducted compelling, live sports interviews that created headline news.
• Host of highly rated sports news and talk program, “Sports Page Live.”
• Exclusive field reporter for Boston Celtics, New England Patriots and Professional Boxing.
• Regularly reported live from the following: NBA (playoffs), NFL, MLB ALCS, AHL, PGA, WNBA, NCAA (March Madness) and US Open.
* Served as Sideline Reporter for games involving URI Men's Basketball, URI Football, Brown University Football, Providence College Hockey and High School Sports.
AJ successfully managed the above three opportunities simultaneously over multiple years.
1996 - 2001
Sports Director/Anchor/Reporter
WENY-TV (ABC), Elmira, NY
• Creative anchor and reporter, producing standout segments and field reports.
• Covered 2000 World Series (Yankees vs. Mets).
• Covered the following major sporting events on a regular basis: (NASCAR) Bud at The Glen, (PGA) B.C. Open and (LPGA) Corning Classic.
• Personality sports radio coverage on WENY-AM/FM radio.
** Other Highlights **
Produced and Hosted the following broadcast programs; "Jim MacMahon GSE Celebrity Golf Invitational", "A Night To Remember" (The retirement ceremony special honoring 5-Time World Champion Boxer, Vinny Paz), "East Coast Pride: The Battle of New England" and "Common Joe".
Conducted post fight interviews and ringside celebrity interviews during the Broadcast of the 'CES Boxing Series' appearing on CN8's 'Prime Time Fights'.
EDUCATION
B.A. Communications
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
2022 - Present
Broadcast Television Commentator - Active Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
• Blow by Blow Commentator for Boxing and MMA events airing on Outlaw Network TV and UFC Fight Pass/UFC TV.
2018 - 2019
Broadcast Television Commentator
Final Fight Championship, Las Vegas, NV
• Blow by Blow Commentator for FFC "Fight Dome Las Vegas" combat sports events and television programs broadcast on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN).
• On Camera Host/Reporter for Tuff-N-Uff MMA.
2017 - 2018
Sports Director/Host/Producer
"The Sports Desk", Torrance CitiCABLE, Torrance, CA
• Anchored, Reported, Wrote, Edited & Produced a weekly 'hyperlocal' sports news program for Torrance CitiCABLE.
* Managed, coached and mentored a staff of six reporters/editors.
* 1st Place Winner for "Best Sports Show" and "Best News Story" at the 2018 SCAN NATOA STAR Awards.
2009 - 2018
Anchor/Host/Reporter - Active Freelance
Various States/Regions (CA/FL/NY/MA/RI)
• Sports anchor, host and play-by-play commentator for high-profile television, radio and internet programs.
• Reporting and commentating for NBA.com and various radio broadcasts including ESPN Radio.
• Personality sports commentating for MAV TV, Main Event TV and Fight Now TV.
* Reporting for #1 Rated Consumer Reports Program in Southern California, "Best Deals TV Show" on KCAL 9 and KDOC TV.
AJ successfully managed the following three opportunities simultaneously over multiple years:
2005 - 2011
1994 - 1996
Reporter
"Real to Reel," Springfield, MA
• Sports and News Feature Reporter for “Real to Reel” that originated from WWLP-TV (NBC).
• Created specialized sports features and segments.
• Programs aired in Boston, Orlando, Hartford and Springfield.
• Covered the 2009 NBA Playoffs (Bulls vs. Celtics).
2002 - 2011
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WRGB-TV (CBS), Albany, NY
• Anchor, report and produce sportscasts and special segments on a fill-in basis.
• Personality coverage of Boston Celtics games during the 2004/2005/2006 seasons.
• Live reporting from the America East Championship Tournament in Boston (covering University of Albany Basketball).
2002 - 2006
Sports Anchor/Host/Reporter
COX Sports Television (New England), Providence, RI
• Popular, personable anchor on the desk and in the field.
• Conducted compelling, live sports interviews that created headline news.
• Host of highly rated sports news and talk program, “Sports Page Live.”
• Exclusive field reporter for Boston Celtics, New England Patriots and Professional Boxing.
• Regularly reported live from the following: NBA (playoffs), NFL, MLB ALCS, AHL, PGA, WNBA, NCAA (March Madness) and US Open.
* Served as Sideline Reporter for games involving URI Men's Basketball, URI Football, Brown University Football, Providence College Hockey and High School Sports.
AJ successfully managed the above three opportunities simultaneously over multiple years.
1996 - 2001
Sports Director/Anchor/Reporter
WENY-TV (ABC), Elmira, NY
• Creative anchor and reporter, producing standout segments and field reports.
• Covered 2000 World Series (Yankees vs. Mets).
• Covered the following major sporting events on a regular basis: (NASCAR) Bud at The Glen, (PGA) B.C. Open and (LPGA) Corning Classic.
• Personality sports radio coverage on WENY-AM/FM radio.
** Other Highlights **
Produced and Hosted the following broadcast programs; "Jim MacMahon GSE Celebrity Golf Invitational", "A Night To Remember" (The retirement ceremony special honoring 5-Time World Champion Boxer, Vinny Paz), "East Coast Pride: The Battle of New England" and "Common Joe".
Conducted post fight interviews and ringside celebrity interviews during the Broadcast of the 'CES Boxing Series' appearing on CN8's 'Prime Time Fights'.
EDUCATION
B.A. Communications
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
TELEVISION SPORTS COMMENTATING & SIDELINE REPORTING
2022
UFC FIGHT PASS / UFC TV
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat Series - MMA
2018 - 2019
CBS Sports Network
Final Fight Championship "Fight Dome Series" - MMA, Boxing & Kickboxing
2014
MAV TV
"Common Joe", King of The Cage MMA
2011
Fight Now TV
Extreme Challenge MMA
Main Event TV
Celebrity Boxing
Rise of The Warrior MMA
2009 - 2011
NBA.com / ESPN 1450 AM "The Hall" (Radio)
NBA G-League, Springfield Armor (Brooklyn Nets) Basketball
2005 - 2006
FOX Sports Network / 1510 AM "The Zone" (Radio)
New England Ringside Boxing Series
2004 - 2005
CN8 The Comcast Network
CES Boxing Series
2002 - 2004
COX Sports Television
University of Rhode Island Men's Basketball
University of Rhode Island Football
Brown University Football
Brown University Men's Hockey
Providence College Men's Hockey
Rhode Island High School Sports
UFC FIGHT PASS / UFC TV
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat Series - MMA
2018 - 2019
CBS Sports Network
Final Fight Championship "Fight Dome Series" - MMA, Boxing & Kickboxing
2014
MAV TV
"Common Joe", King of The Cage MMA
2011
Fight Now TV
Extreme Challenge MMA
Main Event TV
Celebrity Boxing
Rise of The Warrior MMA
2009 - 2011
NBA.com / ESPN 1450 AM "The Hall" (Radio)
NBA G-League, Springfield Armor (Brooklyn Nets) Basketball
2005 - 2006
FOX Sports Network / 1510 AM "The Zone" (Radio)
New England Ringside Boxing Series
2004 - 2005
CN8 The Comcast Network
CES Boxing Series
2002 - 2004
COX Sports Television
University of Rhode Island Men's Basketball
University of Rhode Island Football
Brown University Football
Brown University Men's Hockey
Providence College Men's Hockey
Rhode Island High School Sports
