Emily’s Resume

EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL — B.S. in Journalism, GPA 3.74/4.00

SEPTEMBER 2016 - MARCH 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE

Big Ten Network & FOX Sports — Sports Broadcaster

JANUARY 2021 - PRESENT

I work as a volleyball analyst, sideline reporter and the Network’s Digital Host. As an analyst, I call women’s indoor volleyball matches on BTN providing in-depth analysis during broadcasts. I was on call for the historic Volleyball Day in Nebraska match where over 92,000 fans set a women’s attendance world record. I have also been on call for the top three most-viewed regular season college volleyball matches of all time including the Wisconsin against Minnesota match on FOX that eclipsed 1.7 million viewers on October 21, 2023. As a Digital Host, I report on all Big Ten athletics where I’ve covered four NCAA Volleyball Championships, two CFB Playoff Semifinals, the NBA and NFL Drafts and much more. I also help spearhead our coverage of Big Ten women’s volleyball teams on digital platforms shooting weekly segments including leading our digital coverage of and helping plan the Big Ten's first ever Big Ten Volleyball Media Days. As a sideline reporter, I provide in-game information on the team and interview coaches and players.

ESPN — Volleyball Analyst

AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT

I call women’s indoor volleyball matches on ESPN’s family of networks where I provide in-depth analysis during broadcasts. I contribute storylines and ideas in biweekly production calls for our talent and graphics teams to build. I called the most-viewed NCAA Tournament Regional matches in 2023 during two Sweet 16 and one Elite Eight matchups in Madison, WI.

VolleyballWorld — Volleyball Analyst

MAY 20223 - PRESENT

I commentate professional indoor volleyball matches on VolleyballWorld’s VB.tv where I provide in-depth analysis during broadcasts. I called the 2023 men’s and women’s Volleyball Nations League tournament where the top 16 nations in the world compete on the highest level traveling to Turkey, Brazil and South Korea. I also report on and provide analysis on Team USA on a semiweekly show on social media.

VolleyballMag.com, Remote — Freelance Reporter and Producer

APRIL 2020 - PRESENT

I cover and produce content on NCAA women’s volleyball where I break down, analyze and preview each week of the season. I also interview student-athletes, alumni and coaches and create all content producing videos with Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop and run all “Big Ten Volleytalk” social media accounts.

The Valley on ESPN, Carbondale, IL — Sideline Reporter

JANUARY 2022 - FEBRUARY 2022

I work as a sideline reporter on ESPN+ for men’s basketball games at Southern Illinois University where I give in-game reports and interview players and coaches pre, mid and postgame.

Athletes Unlimited Professional Sports League, Dallas, TX — Volleyball Digital Host

JANUARY 2021 - MARCH 2021

I worked as a sideline reporter for all live-streamed games during the volleyball season. I was a host for digital content including the weekly Draft and a live-streamed weekly show "First Brew" where I analyzed the matches, recapped the previous weekend’s play and previewed the upcoming week’s matches. I conducted pre and postgame interviews on game days with players and coaches.

Newsy, Chicago, IL — Social Media Coordinating Producer

OCTOBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021

I worked with the live programming and social media teams to promote the content from "Newsy Tonight." I used editorial judgment to choose the top stories from the show to cut, edit and post on various social media channels. I teased segments and content earlier in the day to promote what will be seen later that night.

Big Ten Network, Chicago, IL — New Media Intern

JUNE 2019 - AUGUST 2019

I updated and created social media content to increase the prevalence of women’s sports at the network including BTN’s Top 25 Big Ten Volleyball Games of 2018 series. I interviewed Big Ten football coaches and players during the 2019 Big Ten Media Days.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Northwestern Varsity Volleyball, Evanston, IL — Student-Athlete

AUGUST 2016 - DECEMBER 2019

I balanced full-time academic course load with 20+ hours per week of practices, team meetings, travel against NCAA Division I schools, strength and conditioning, medical treatment and film sessions. I collaborated and creatively problem solved with 20+ teammates in high-pressure situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Video editing

Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok

Adobe: Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Audition

Microsoft: Word, Powerpoint, Excel

Final Cut Pro

iNews

WordPress

AWARDS

2023 Cynopsis Media Award finalist (Overall Social Media Excellence)

Northwestern Alumni Association Award: 2020

Academic All-Big Ten 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20

Big Ten Distinguished Scholar: 2018-19

Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree: 2019

Iron Wildcat Award: 2018, 2019

PROJECTS

Big Ten Volleyball Media Days

Big Ten Network’s ‘The Replies’ weekly football show

Nike “Hot Seat” interviews

Athletes Unlimited’s ‘First Brew’ show

VolleyballMag.com’s ‘Big Ten Thursdays’

Northwestern Athletics’ Green Bandana Project