JON VERSTEEG
Education
Syracuse University – Syracuse, New York
B.S. Broadcast Journalism
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Work Experience
America East Conference/Western Athletic Conference/Ivy League Conference
Play-By-Play Announcer: November 2011-present
Live play-by-play for productions of college basketball on the America East and Western Athletic Conference Digital Networks. Additional productions include: college soccer, indoor track and field, and cross country.
ESPN Radio - Bristol, CT
SportsCenter Anchor: September 2012-January 2015
Prepare and broadcast live national SportsCenter updates twice an hour during network programming on over 500+ radio stations. Write compelling headlines and react to breaking news stories in real time to capture the attention of millions of listeners.
Connecticut Tigers - Norwich, CT
Director of Media Relations/Radio Broadcaster: April 2010-September 2010; April 2012-September 2012
Serve as lead play-by-play announcer for approximately 72 games each season on WICH. Prepare and publish, among other items, press releases, blog posts, and podcast entries for the Class “A” affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Serve as main media contact and, in such capacity, assist team in promoting its brand throughout the region. Responsible for website maintenance. Worked as a part-time broadcaster in 2013 and 2014.
IMG College - Winston-Salem, NC
Studio Host/Play-By-Play: November 2008-March 2012
Play-by-Play for the IMG's coverage of the Big East and ACC Women's Basketball Tournaments. Studio producer and scoreboard host for numerous college football and basketball broadcasts, including: Boston College, Northern Illinois (WSCR), University of Oregon, the University of California and Washington State University. Coordinate with on-site producer and make sure sponsorship obligations are met during each broadcast.
North Carolina A&T State University - Greensboro, NC
Play-By-Play Announcer: November 2009-March 2012
Provide play-by-play and color commentary for select Aggie men’s and women’s basketball games on WNAA 90.1 FM.
Burlington Bees Baseball Team - Burlington, IA
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations: March 2011-October 2011
Play-by-play broadcaster for all 144 games on KBUR. Prepare and publish a wide variety of content, while serving as the sole website editor. Responsible for developing and executing on sales and marketing strategies, including negotiating with interested parties regarding sponsorships and advertising.
Comcast Television Network (CN 100) - Elmhurst, IL
Play-By-Play Announcer/Color Commentator/Sideline Reporter: January 2007-April 2008
On-air talent for the “CN 100 High School Game of the Week” telecasts airing in over one million cable homes throughout Chicagoland. Productions include high school football, basketball and lacrosse games.
Joliet JackHammers - Joliet, IL
Radio and Television Broadcaster/Media Relations: April 2006-September 2009
Serve as play-by-play broadcaster for 96-game season on WJOL. Manage all media relations activities. Serve as team representative and speak on behalf of team at multiple public events and engagements. .
WAER Radio 88.1 FM NPR Affiliate - Syracuse, NY
Talk Show Host/Producer: August 2001 – May 2005
Host and produce a post-game talk show after every Syracuse University football, men’s basketball and lacrosse game. Shows aired on a 50,000 watt signal.
Education
Syracuse University – Syracuse, New York
B.S. Broadcast Journalism
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Work Experience
America East Conference/Western Athletic Conference/Ivy League Conference
Play-By-Play Announcer: November 2011-present
Live play-by-play for productions of college basketball on the America East and Western Athletic Conference Digital Networks. Additional productions include: college soccer, indoor track and field, and cross country.
ESPN Radio - Bristol, CT
SportsCenter Anchor: September 2012-January 2015
Prepare and broadcast live national SportsCenter updates twice an hour during network programming on over 500+ radio stations. Write compelling headlines and react to breaking news stories in real time to capture the attention of millions of listeners.
Connecticut Tigers - Norwich, CT
Director of Media Relations/Radio Broadcaster: April 2010-September 2010; April 2012-September 2012
Serve as lead play-by-play announcer for approximately 72 games each season on WICH. Prepare and publish, among other items, press releases, blog posts, and podcast entries for the Class “A” affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Serve as main media contact and, in such capacity, assist team in promoting its brand throughout the region. Responsible for website maintenance. Worked as a part-time broadcaster in 2013 and 2014.
IMG College - Winston-Salem, NC
Studio Host/Play-By-Play: November 2008-March 2012
Play-by-Play for the IMG's coverage of the Big East and ACC Women's Basketball Tournaments. Studio producer and scoreboard host for numerous college football and basketball broadcasts, including: Boston College, Northern Illinois (WSCR), University of Oregon, the University of California and Washington State University. Coordinate with on-site producer and make sure sponsorship obligations are met during each broadcast.
North Carolina A&T State University - Greensboro, NC
Play-By-Play Announcer: November 2009-March 2012
Provide play-by-play and color commentary for select Aggie men’s and women’s basketball games on WNAA 90.1 FM.
Burlington Bees Baseball Team - Burlington, IA
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations: March 2011-October 2011
Play-by-play broadcaster for all 144 games on KBUR. Prepare and publish a wide variety of content, while serving as the sole website editor. Responsible for developing and executing on sales and marketing strategies, including negotiating with interested parties regarding sponsorships and advertising.
Comcast Television Network (CN 100) - Elmhurst, IL
Play-By-Play Announcer/Color Commentator/Sideline Reporter: January 2007-April 2008
On-air talent for the “CN 100 High School Game of the Week” telecasts airing in over one million cable homes throughout Chicagoland. Productions include high school football, basketball and lacrosse games.
Joliet JackHammers - Joliet, IL
Radio and Television Broadcaster/Media Relations: April 2006-September 2009
Serve as play-by-play broadcaster for 96-game season on WJOL. Manage all media relations activities. Serve as team representative and speak on behalf of team at multiple public events and engagements. .
WAER Radio 88.1 FM NPR Affiliate - Syracuse, NY
Talk Show Host/Producer: August 2001 – May 2005
Host and produce a post-game talk show after every Syracuse University football, men’s basketball and lacrosse game. Shows aired on a 50,000 watt signal.