Eric Sutera

Harvard, Illinois

(847) 287-6879, eric.sutera94@gmail.com

MEDIA EXPIRENCE

Broadcasting/Media Relations Assistant- Charleston RiverDogs (March 2017-September 2017)

Produced articles and feature stories for 20 home series game programs
Prepared game notes for every home game including current statistical trends, team records etc.
Play-by-play for 70 home games on AM 1250 WTMA and MiLB TV
Updated RiverDogs.com on a daily basis with post-game stories and press releases
Served as a media liaison for RiverDogs players and coaches
Managed daily press box operations
Maintained professional relationships with external media and scouts

Rockford IceHogs, Game Operations Intern (October 2016-Present)

Compiled stat packs and helped with the distribution of promotions for all 38 home games
Organized media time out and intermission entertainment
Enhanced fan experience with pre and post-game events

Play-by-Play and Color Commentary, Western Illinois University (August 2013-May 2016)

NCAA Football, Women’s Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Provided coverage on ESPN 3, WIUTV3, and 88.3 The Dog.
Conducted weekly interviews with Leatherneck players and coaches

WIU Athletic Communications Department (January 2016-May 2016)

Wrote and produced feature stories on student athletes
Updated social media accounts during athletic events
Assisted Sports Information Directors with updating game notes and statistics
Exercised NCAA rules and regulations as they related to athletic communications

News 3 Live at 4 Sports Anchor (August 2015-May 2016)

Created, edited and produced content for weekly sports casts on WIU TV Ch3
Produced full screen graphics, video packages relating to local sports, shot highlights of games and conducted interviews with players and coaches

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Broadcasting - May 2016

Western Illinois University - Macomb, Illinois

AWARDS

2016 National Broadcasting Society, Honorable Mention, Video Open Category, “WIU Mock Presidential Election Broadcast"
2015 Best Radio Color Announcer, WIU Department of Broadcasting

SKILLS

MiLB Home Base, MLB Stringer Client, InDesign, Photoshop, Audition, Final Cut Pro, Motion, COMREX Radio Equipment, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, ENG cameras, Social Media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.), Stat Crew, SIDEARM web editing

REFERENCES

Matt Dean- Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting, Charleston RiverDogs

(414)-517-5603

Nate Kurant- Promotions Director, Charleston RiverDogs

(727)-481-1317

Pete Subsara- Community Relations Coordinator- Rockford IceHogs

(815)-489-8250