Reel Media Group, a premiere broadcast training agency, has announced that the company’s sports division, Reel Sports, will host an ‘Inside the World of Network Sports Broadcasting’ Workshop on January 30th at Bravo Studios New York City. This one day workshop will provide attendees with access to tips and trainings from key players in the sports broadcast industry about how to land a job as a broadcaster, commentator or analyst on network television.
The one day workshop will be part seminar and part in-studio training. Former ESPN Sr. Coordinating Producer of Planning and Talent Development, Gerry Matalon, will reveal tips from his 27 years overseeing performance development at the network. Matalon’s presentation will focus on what networks look for in broadcast talent and best practices including on and off air roles. Most notably, Matalon coached Tim Tebow, Bob Knight, Lou Holtz, Stuart Scott, Scott Van Pelt, Rece Davis, Sage Steele.
“There are many areas of performance that get overlooked by talent which are critical to know in order to be successful. Some of it is what needs to be done on-air, some of it is what needs to done off-air. I’m excited to share that knowledge with those participating in the Reel Media Group workshop so they can elevate their overall performance,” said Matalon
After the presentation, attendees will have the chance to get in front of a camera and into a green screen studio alongside Reel Sports Senior Vice President Bram Weinstein, who will work one on one with select attendees.
“There are critical fundamentals needed to become an effective sports broadcaster. I’m pleased to share those nuances with attendees to allow them to get a feel for what it is like to be in front of the camera,” said Weinstein. Weinstein will conduct limited on-site coaching and review key disciplines of sports broadcasting such as play by play, highlight segments and anchor reads.
The workshop is open to the public although space is limited. For more information: http://www.reelmediagroup.tv/product/inside-the-world-of-network-sports-broadcasting/.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
