ABOUT ME
Hello, I'm Brad Klein. Thanks for visiting my site! Like most sports broadcasters, I'm behind the mic because I was behind on every fastball I saw as a player. Now I'm livin' the dream, and I hope my joy and passion shows in the work you will see here. Feedback is appreciated. Feel free to email me at bradklein44@gmail.com.
BRAD KLEIN
Sports Broadcaster
(973) 234-2800
TV and Radio Broadcasting Experience
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball
EXPERIENCE
Broadcast USL Championship and USL League One soccer on ESPN+. Calls featured on league social media accounts.
Play-by-play broadcaster for Cape Cod Collegiate Baseball. Worked with NESN and WEEI crews. Produced and hosted creative social media promotions and segments such as Pitch of the Week. Interviewed some of the nation's most elite players before and after games.
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Voice of the Lady Toppers for Western Kentucky women's basketball, volleyball, softball, and soccer on radio and ESPN+. Also filled in on men's basketball and baseball radio broadcasts. Hosted weekly coaches shows on the Varsity Network and terrestrial radio. Co-hosted Talkin' Tops, a weekly interview-based show, on WBKO. Helped develop and sustain corporate partnerships through social media and radio content.
Road Play-by-play broadcaster for the AA White Sox in the Southern League. Managed media relations by interacting with the local TV stations and newspapers. Created social media content to highlight promotions and special offers.
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Play-by-play broadcaster for televised Syracuse athletic events airing on ESPN3, including Orange women's basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, men's soccer, women's soccer, and volleyball. Served as studio host, analyst, and reporter on broadcasts as well.
Executive sports staff member at Syracuse University's NPR affiliate radio station. Play-by-play broadcaster for men's basketball, football, and lacrosse. Hosted, produced, and engineered broadcasts, while also creating radio packages. Wrote and delivered weekly sports updates for air. Host of The Double Overtime, a postgame call-in talk show. Reporter for Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
ON-AIR WORK
Basketball Play-by-Play (radio)
Interactive Player Interview (TV)
Baseball Play-by-Play (radio)
Football Play-by-Play (radio)
Basketball Play-by-Play (TV)
TV Play-by-Play Sizzle Reel
Greg Collins Show (radio/web)
Talk Radio
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION
I produced and voiced radio spots for various Hilltopper Sports Properties partners. Click on the "play" icon for the recordings, as heard on every WKU football and basketball broadcast.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
I have used social media either to expand a team's reach or to add sales inventory to corporate partnerships.
Schedule Graphic
We sold corporate partner mention in radio broadcast schedule announcements at Hilltopper Sports Properties.
Hill at Home / Play of the Game
WKU fans and student athletes loved the chance to re-live the biggest moments from each game.
Pregame Post
This post became a staple of our social media presence, attracting more listeners to our live broadcast while selling mention to corporate partners.
Free Shirt Friday
Gerald Printing was one of our prized partners at Hilltopper Sports Properties. As part of their package, they purchased Free Shirt Friday naming rights, with various partners hosting the event every week.
Partner Announcements
Whenever we signed or renewed a partner at Hilltopper Sports Properties, this would be posted on all of our platforms, including Linkedin.
Tracker Posts
This is just one example of multiple tracker posts we ran during the basketball season. Houchens Industries donated $10 to the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation for every WKU free throw.
Todd Stewart
WKU Athletic Director
“Always prepared, asked good questions, and presented himself very well. Brad has the attributes to reach the pinnacle of the profession."
Greg Collins
WKU WBB Coach
"I valued his role in presenting our product to the fans, keeping them informed, and generating interest in the team. I think Brad is going to continue to be highly sought after and a highly successful sports broadcaster."
Chris Bolt
WAER General Manager
“Motivation can take someone a long way in any endeavor. I witnessed some rare motivation in Brad.”
SKILLS
Microsoft ExCel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Proficient
Adobe - Advanced
Final Cut Pro - Proficient
Avid Media Composer - Proficient