Hi there!
I'm Grace Piatko
Sports Broadcast Portfolio
Graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2025 from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, one of the nation’s top communication schools.
My professional goal is to work in sports broadcasting as a reporter for a highly reputable sports network or team/league, while also strategically utilizing social media platforms to enhance audience engagement and deliver captivating sports content.
01 ABOUT ME
MY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
SPORTS BROADCASTING
VIDEO EDITING
WRITING
PUBLIC SPEAKING
SOCIAL MEDIA
SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS
INTERVIEWING AND RESEARCH
02 REEL
03 EXPERIENCE
July 2025-Nov 2025
KEYC- Sports Reporter/Anchor
• Produce daily sports coverage for broadcast and digital
platforms, focusing on local high school teams and
collegiate athletics including Minnesota State, Bethany
Lutheran, and Gustavus Adolphus.
• Self-shoot, write, edit, and voice highlights, feature stories,
and enterprise packages across a wide range of sports
(Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Baseball, Cross
Country, Tennis).
• Anchor sports segments in the 6PM and 10PM newscasts;
write VO’s, SOT’s, teases, and on-air scripts with tight deadlines.
• Publish game recaps, feature articles, and athlete profiles
for the station’s website and social platforms.
• Covered Minnesota Vikings Training Camp: conducted player
interviews, shot practice footage, and produced VO/SOTs and
feature packages for broadcast.
Jan 2025-May 2025
WSTM - CNY Central (Sports Intern)
• Edited and produced content for The Orange Zone Podcast, identifying and clipping the most compelling moments from raw footage.
• Added captions and graphics using Avid and Adobe
Premiere Pro, then distributed clips on Instagram and
Twitter (X), each with over 200 followers.
• Assisted in writing and cutting video for sports segments
for live broadcasts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and
engaging storytelling for the sports anchor.
• Shot and delivered standups both in the field and
in the studio.
May 2024 - Aug 2024
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
(Broadcast and Communications Intern)
• Contributed to pre-game and post-game radio shows on
ESPN690, working alongside lead play-by-play
broadcasters to provide analysis and insights.
• Conducted multiple player interviews, one of which I
transformed into a feature article called “Troy Johnston
discovers his 'why'” published on MiLB.com
• Led on-field post-game interviews with the player of the
game, delivering real-time reactions and insights.
• Wrote and edited post-game recaps and press
releases for MiLB.com.
• Managed social media content across Instagram, Twitter (X),
and TikTok during and after games, contributing to
platforms with over 56K followers.
• Assisted play-by-play broadcasters by providing key facts
and stats during games and preparing detailed statistical
sheets on previous games, interviews, and players.
Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
Syracuse Athletics
(Communications Intern)
• Wrote player bios for the official Cuse.com website,
focusing on achievements and background information.
• Conducted weekly interviews with football players
for the stadium programs.
• Assisted the communications staff at football and
basketball games, providing statistics and distributing
materials to the media.
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Jan 2024-May 2025
Syracuse ACC Network (Reporter)
• Reported live on Syracuse sports for pregame, halftime, and
postgame shows as part of ACC Network coverage at
Syracuse University.
• Delivered halftime reports on ACC Network and contributed
to pregame and postgame coverage on Cuse.TV and
Cuse.com, providing in-depth analysis and game recaps.
• Served as a sideline reporter for Syracuse women’s ice
hockey, providing live in-game updates, interviews, and
analysis.
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Jan 2024-May 2025
WKBW Channel 7 Buffalo (Intern)
• Produced engaging social media content in the field
alongside reporters, creating Instagram Reels for an
account with over 20K followers.
• Shot stand-ups to refine on-camera reporting skills.
• Covered Buffalo Bills Training Camp (Day One), assisting
with interviews and capturing fan content for sports
segments and social media platforms.
Sept 2021 - May 2025
Syracuse CitrusTV (Sports Reporter)
• Syracuse University student-run television station.
• Reported for News Live at 6, producing and presenting
3-minute segments on Syracuse and New York sports teams
• Edited sports clips using Avid and Adobe Premiere Pro
to create high-quality, engaging content.
• Operated cameras for live sports broadcasts,
ensuring smooth and professional coverage.
• Collaborated with the social media team to post
compelling content on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and
CitrusTV’s website.
• Acted as Social Producer for On The Bench Podcast,
taking photos of talent, posting engaging content,
and creating videos for platforms with over 1,000 followers.
• Hosted the On The Bench Podcast, delivering insights
to engage and inform the Syracuse sports audience.
CONTACT
Thank you for your interest in my work. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a potential project, please feel free to contact me.
704.441.3631
