PROFILE

JOSH HIRSCH

Hometown: Roslyn, NY
Skills: Play-by-play
To reach Josh, call STAA at (949) 215-6713



Resume

EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree, University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

  • Major: Urban Studies, Minor: English, Magna Cum Laude May 2007

EXPERIENCE

San Angelo Colts baseball team, radio announcer /media relations/broadcasting intern May 2008-Present

  • Called three innings of play-by-play, six innings of color for all home games, did several road games solo
  • Hosted daily pre-game and post-game show
  • Responsible for press releases, game notes, program inserts, Web site maintenance, local sales

Shelter Rock Jewish Center, office staffOctober 2007-April 2008

  • Entered payments, reconciled account statements, did much of the work of former office manager
  • Worked with Synagogue board to make programs as efficient as possible for maximized money

Tripcart.com, sports writerWinter 2007

  • Wrote 116 articles on sports venues for travel Web site

SportsNet New York, intern Summer 2006

  • Assist with daily talk show, Daily News Live, hosted by Gary Apple
    • Worked closely with editor and producer to edit hi-lites, research stats, prepare discussion, etc.
  • Assist with production of Mets games in production truck at Shea Stadium
  • Log video and audio clips
  • Perform administrative and other tasks as needed

Flyers Skate Zone, intern Spring 2006

  • Produce press releases, brochures, and other information about the Skate Zone
  • Work at Philadelphia Flyers and Phantoms games giving out information to families
  • Answer customer questions via phone or email

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Senior Sports Writer, Weekly Columnist 2006-2007

  • Responsible for covering most important events, like NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
  • Wrote a weekly sports column for three semesters
Senior Sports Editor 2005
  • Supervise staff of 30 writers
  • Responsible for sports section of a five-day-a-week newspaper with a 14,000 circulation
Sportswriter
  • Beat reporter for m. tennis, w. squash, w. lacrosse, volleyball, football, and m. basketball 2003-2007
  • Cover golf, gymnastics, wrestling, softball, lacrosse as needed
  • Written over 200 published articles in the newspaper
  • Article published in Street & Smith's 50 Greatest College Football Programs of All Time September 2005

UTV 13, Student Television, University of Pennsylvania, sports department

  • Acting sports director Fall 2004
    • Was responsible for two sports shows, coverage of football and basketball games
  • Co-host, Executive Producer, Video editor of weekly sports program, DP Roundtable 2004-2007
  • Game Commentary for University football, basketball, and baseball games 2003-2007
  • Graphics director for University football, basketball, and baseball games2003-2007
    • Revolutionized game graphics: added clock display, changed scoreboard to score bar
  • Technical Director of several individual shows 2004

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Apple Quark CopyDesk and Quark XPress, GlobeCaster TitleWave, Avid NewsCutter, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Quickbooks


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