Matthew J. Peterson 847-702-4506; [email protected] Twitter: MatthewPetey; LinkedIn: Matthew Peterson Portfolio website: https://broadcasterpeterson.com BROADCASTING & SPORTS JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE Cook Brothers Broadcasting - MyLocalRadio (Evanston, WY) August 2020 to Present Sports Director • Play-by-play voice for all Rich High Rebels athletics (football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer and baseball) for MyLocalRadio.com (audio & video) and 98.3 FM KADQ, Evanston • Create and execute in-game graphics, social media content and video production of advertise- ments • Co-host a weekly podcast, 307 Baseball, covering Wyoming American Legion Baseball, host a weekly sports talk show, and conduct interviews with coaches and players for a daily coaches’ show Chicago Cubs Double-A Affiliate: Tennessee Smokies 2019 Season Broadcast Assistant • Accepted the position of the No. 2 broadcaster for the 2020 season until being cancelled due to Covid-19 • Assisted in the broadcast production for all games and also filling in for play-by-play and color commentary roles for home and away games along with interviewing players and coaches • Directed the pre- and post-game report from the radio studio while cutting and producing high- lights throughout the game • Created game notes and graphics while running social media accounts NCAA Basketball Gulf Coast Showcase Thanksgiving 2019 Broadcast Assistant • Collaborated in the broadcast of 24 Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball games by delivering play-by-play, color and sideline reporting broadcast roles • Interviewed players and coaches along with creating statistics packets for each team Knoxville Ice Bears- Southern Professional Hockey League 2018-2020 Color Commentator, Play-by-Play Fill-in • Provided color commentary for all home Ice Bears games and filling in for play-by-play duties • Introduced and created game notes for all home games 90.3 FM, WUTK, Knoxville, On-Air Commentator for Rock Solid Sports 2016-2020 Studio Host, Reporter • Covered multiple University of Tennessee athletic events on various broadcasts, digital platforms, and on-line media channels • Hosted a weekly sports talk show while also serving as a board operator Baltimore Dodgers, Cal-Ripken Summer Collegiate League 2018 Season Broadcast Intern • Provided play-by-play and color commentary of Baltimore Dodgers games • Conducted on camera pre- and post-game shows with players • Oversaw the increase in social media engagement and followers Education & Additional Information The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Bachelor of Science in Communication, May 2020 Majored in Journalism & Electronic Media, with emphasis in Sports Broadcasting; Minor in History • Proficient in Adobe programs such as InDesign, Audition, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, as well as, Open Broadcast Software (OBS) • Sigma Nu Fraternity, Epsilon Eta Chapter at UTK. Served as Chapter Recorder/Secretary for two terms • Completed Radio Talent Institute, Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, 2018 • Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts of America, with a bronze palm..