Charlotte Knights Sports Broadcasting Workshop
About this Event
📣 Please join us for the Charlotte Knights Sports Broadcasting Networking Event(presented by TeamWork Online).
This event provides opportunities to get an insiders view of broadcasting and the creative careers around sport. Special guest executives include representatives from local Charlotte sports broadcasters 🎥.
The Charlotte Knights Sports Broadcasting Workshop will happen from 3-6pm ET. All attendees will receive a ticket to see the Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls at 7:05pm that night.
The event will highlight sports executives in sports broadcasting!
Benefits of purchasing a ticket:
- Networking opportunity / Breakout sessions on Broadcasting
- Hear from Sports Broadcasting Executives on the panel
- Ticket to the game, Charlotte Knights vs Durham Bulls at 7:05 PM at Truist Field.
The Who's Who - Executives scheduled to attend:
- , Team Reporter, Digital & In-Game Host, (Charlotte Knights⚾️)
- , Sports Anchor, (Queen City News/WJZY🎙️)
- , Director of Broadcasting & Communications (Charlotte Checkers🏒)
*Executive attendee list to be updated regularly
Agenda:
3:00–3:15 PM | Welcome & Introductions
- Welcome attendees
- Introduce panelists:
- Share workshop goals and explain breakout rotation format
3:15–3:45 PM | Opening Panel: The Road to Sports Broadcasting (presentation)
Topics:
- Career paths and getting started
- The realities of working in sports media
- Building a demo reel and portfolio
- Networking and creating opportunities
- Lessons learned along the way
Audience Q&A (10 minutes)3:45–3:50 PM | Breakout Group Instructions
- Divide attendees into three groups
- Explain rotation schedule
- Each group rotates through a 20-minute session with each broadcaster
Breakout Sessions3:50–4:10 PM | Rotation 1:
Kendall Smith: Sideline Reporting & Hosting
"Creating Connections & Telling Stories: Reporter Edition"
- Preparing for a live broadcast
- Developing interview questions
- Building confidence on camera
- Live hit/standup practice
- Storytelling beyond the scoreboard
Gia Lanci: Sports Anchoring Behind the Scenes
"Inside the Sports Desk"
- Writing a sports story
- How to find stories
- Anchoring techniques
- Finding your voice on camera
- What makes a story compelling
Cristiano Simonetta: Play-by-Play Broadcasting
"Calling the Game"
- Preparation before puck drop
- Building a broadcast sheet
- Finding rhythm and emotion
- Describing the action
- Play-by-play practice tips
4:10–4:30 PM | Rotation 2
4:30–4:50 PM | Rotation 3
5:00–5:35 PM | Interactive Broadcasting Challenge Full Group Activity
Attendees get the opportunity to try their hand at broadcasting:
Potential options:
- Call a highlight clip like a play-by-play announcer
- Deliver a sideline report
- Read a sports update from the anchor desk
- Conduct a mock athlete interview
5:35–5:45 PM | Final Takeaways & Closing Remarks
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Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Broadcasting Workshop
🕑: 07:05 PM
Charlotte Knights vs Durham Bulls
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 43.16 to USD 54.70
