Evan Closky
Address Upon Request -— Phone: (516) 659-7704 —- evanclosky@gmail.com
Agent: Corey D’Ambra (ICM Partners) -— Phone: (212) 556-6607 —- dambra@headlinemedia.tv
One-Man Band Sports Reporter
Photographer | Anchor | Producer | Editor
OBJECTIVE
I’m a dedicated reporter with a nose for news, a passion for finding stories and reporting them ethically and fairly. I have more than five years of real-world experience in TV and fully understand what it takes to thrive in the deadline-intensive, 24-7 newsroom environment. One day, I will travel the world on journalistic expeditions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Weekend Sports Anchor
KREM-TV (CBS), Spokane, WA Aug 2014 – Present
Ø 2017 Murrow Award winner - Region I "Excellence in Writing"
Ø Four-time EMMY nominated sports anchor
Ø Three-time EMMY nominated sports reporter
Ø Anchor & produce four shows a week
Ø Reporter & photographer three days a week – includes live reporting
Ø Edit & write my own stories, highlights and web copy
Ø Utilize social media on all platforms
Weekend Sports Anchor
KVRR-TV (FOX), Fargo, ND Jun 2012 – Aug 2014
Ø Anchor & produce two shows a week
Ø Reporter & photographer three days a week – includes live reporting
Ø Edit & write my own stories & highlights
Ø Work in a very hyperlocal market
Ø Active on social media
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
AWARDS AND HONORS
Ø 2017 Murrow Award winner - Region I "Excellence in Writing"
Ø Three-time EMMY nominated sports anchor
Ø Three-time EMMY nominated sports reporter
Ø 2011-2012 School of Communication Top Scholar Award Recipient
OTHER EXPERIENCE
WBNS News (CBS), Columbus, OH News/Sports intern Sep 2011 – Jun 2012
CBS News, New York, NY Broadcast marketing intern Jun 2011 – Aug 2011
Big Ten Network, Columbus, OH Student U broadcaster Nov 2010 – Jun 2012
SportsNet New York (SNY), New York, NY Production intern Jun 2010 – Sep 2010
News 12 Long Island (Cablevision), Woodbury, NY Production intern Jun 2010 – Sep 2010
AFFILIAITONS
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, Society of Professional Journalists, Habitat for Humanity
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH Summa Cum Laude GPA: 3.93
B.A in Journalism, 2012 Minor: Media Production & Analysis, History
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Address Upon Request -— Phone: (516) 659-7704 —- evanclosky@gmail.com
Agent: Corey D’Ambra (ICM Partners) -— Phone: (212) 556-6607 —- dambra@headlinemedia.tv
One-Man Band Sports Reporter
Photographer | Anchor | Producer | Editor
OBJECTIVE
I’m a dedicated reporter with a nose for news, a passion for finding stories and reporting them ethically and fairly. I have more than five years of real-world experience in TV and fully understand what it takes to thrive in the deadline-intensive, 24-7 newsroom environment. One day, I will travel the world on journalistic expeditions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Weekend Sports Anchor
KREM-TV (CBS), Spokane, WA Aug 2014 – Present
Ø 2017 Murrow Award winner - Region I "Excellence in Writing"
Ø Four-time EMMY nominated sports anchor
Ø Three-time EMMY nominated sports reporter
Ø Anchor & produce four shows a week
Ø Reporter & photographer three days a week – includes live reporting
Ø Edit & write my own stories, highlights and web copy
Ø Utilize social media on all platforms
Weekend Sports Anchor
KVRR-TV (FOX), Fargo, ND Jun 2012 – Aug 2014
Ø Anchor & produce two shows a week
Ø Reporter & photographer three days a week – includes live reporting
Ø Edit & write my own stories & highlights
Ø Work in a very hyperlocal market
Ø Active on social media
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Linear & non-linear editing • AP ENPS | NewsKing
- Panasonic DVCPRO • Interplay Assist
- Panasonic P2 HD • Soundslides
- TVU Live Backpack • Audacity
- Tagboard • AP Style
- All social media platforms (Twiter, Facebook, Instagram, Etc.)
AWARDS AND HONORS
Ø 2017 Murrow Award winner - Region I "Excellence in Writing"
Ø Three-time EMMY nominated sports anchor
Ø Three-time EMMY nominated sports reporter
Ø 2011-2012 School of Communication Top Scholar Award Recipient
OTHER EXPERIENCE
WBNS News (CBS), Columbus, OH News/Sports intern Sep 2011 – Jun 2012
CBS News, New York, NY Broadcast marketing intern Jun 2011 – Aug 2011
Big Ten Network, Columbus, OH Student U broadcaster Nov 2010 – Jun 2012
SportsNet New York (SNY), New York, NY Production intern Jun 2010 – Sep 2010
News 12 Long Island (Cablevision), Woodbury, NY Production intern Jun 2010 – Sep 2010
AFFILIAITONS
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, Society of Professional Journalists, Habitat for Humanity
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH Summa Cum Laude GPA: 3.93
B.A in Journalism, 2012 Minor: Media Production & Analysis, History
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
