CHRIS LINNEY
SPORTS MEDIA PROFESSIONAL
Final year HOFSTRA student studying sports media.
Presenter / Reporter / Producer at WRHU College Radio for Ice Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer.
Looking to make my start in professional sports media
MEDIA
JAKE GADON
CBS 13 Sports anchor Jake Gadon talks to me about the Sacramento Kings off season
KEVIN JOHN
ABC 10s sports anchor Kevin John discusses the Oakland A's relocating to Sacramento
SPORTSBEAT
NHL panel on HOFSTRAs Sportsbeat show discussing the upcoming 2022 / 23 season
KIRSTEN KELLAR
FOX 40 Sports Reporter Kirsten Kellar talks about women in professional sports
DAN RUSANOWSKY
My discussion with veteran Sharks media reporter Dan Rusanowsky concerning the 2024 NHL Draft
RESUMÉ
Contact: clinney1@pride.hofstra.edu I 408-621-7224 I https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-linney/
Accomplished Sports Media major at Hofstra University with radio and TV production skills entering senior year. Passionate about developing a career in sports broadcasting and production to communicate the excitement and atmosphere of live sporting events to audiences. Excited for any opportunity to learn and gain experience in Sports Media.
Education
Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Bachelor of Science, Sports Media, Graduating May 2025
Related Experience
The New York Islanders Radio Network Hempstead, NY
Radio Engineer and Producer 10/2022-present
● Engineer New York Islanders radio broadcasts for 88.7 WRHU and 1050 ESPN
● Cut and send highlights to broadcasters Chris King and Greg Picker
● Produce live game broadcasts from the WRHU studios 88.7FM WRHU - Radio Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
Radio Engineer and Producer 4/2022-present
● Assisted with live radio broadcasts for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
● Engineer New York Islanders broadcasts
● Provide live sports updates on Newsline and for Hofstra Men’s and Women’s Basketball
● Play-by-play and Color for Women’s Soccer and Men’s Basketball.
● Engineered for the weekly Long Ireland Show
KOVR CBS13 Sacramento, CA - Shadow with Sports Anchor Jake Gadon January 2024
● Toured the CBS13 Studios.
● Sat in for a broadcast of the Evening News.
San Jose Sharks Radio Audio Network San Jose, CA - Shadow with Play-by-Play Broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky January 2023
● Assisted broadcasters with game prep providing opponent analysis.
● Spotter for the broadcasters during the game.
Hofstra University - Ice Hockey Freeport, NY - Play-by-play Broadcaster 2/2022-2/2023
● Provide color analysis and play-by-play during live-streamed hockey games
● Serve as graphic’s operator during live streams, including scores and game updates
● Helped set up equipment for the Black Dog Hockey broadcast
408 Feet YouTube Channel Hempstead, NY - Social Media Manager 11/2023-present
● Give updates on X regarding NFL and MLB Free Agency
● Notify followers whenever a new video is released
Hofstra University - HEAT TV Network Hempstead, NY - On Air Talent 9/2021-present
● Provide on-air analysis of games and game previews for Hofstra Athletics and professional hockey
● Provided technical support for the sketch comedy show on the HEAT Network
● Participated in a live Panel for SportsBeat during their Halloween NHL Special
California’s Great America Santa Clara, CA - Ride Operator Summer 2022/23
● Responsible for ensuring the rides are safe to operate for guests.
● Gave safety instructions on the PA speaker at rides.
● Provided a fun experience for all guests.
Skills
Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Audacity, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Sony A7Siii, FX3 video cameras.