Social Media Associate Producer

ZACKERY HANDY

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Broadcast & Sports Media Professional Emmy Award-Winning Associate Producer

Accomplished media professional with over six years of experience in live sports broadcasting, on-air commentary, and multimedia content production. Skilled in camera operation, AP style writing, radio hosting, and live event production. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure broadcast environments and deliver compelling content. Two-time Emmy Award recipient for excellence in postseason coverage. Passionate about sports journalism and storytelling.

EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY 2020- PRESENT

FOX SPORTS — PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

produce and assist in the creation of content for live sports broadcasts, including bumps, features, and music videos.

support field production for media days, video and photo shoots.

collaborate with producers and editors to deliver high-quality sports content across college football, mlb, and college basketball.

AUGUST 2019- 2021

PREP SPORTS NET — BROADCASTER

play-by-play commentator for high school football and basketball games.

deliver engaging live coverage and expert analysis of sporting events.

MAR 2019 – 2021

ESPN / BIG WEST CONFERENCE — PRODUCTION INTERN

operate cameras and provide live production support for college sports broadcasts.

prepare live graphics and statistical information for use during broadcasts.

assist in production crew responsibilities and technical operations.

FEBRUARY 2019 – JULY 2019

LA SALSA FC — BROADCAST INTERN

managed livestream camera operation and in-game content updates.

delivered live play-by-play commentary and assisted in broadcast production.

OCTOBER 2017 – 2020

22 WEST MEDIA (CSULB) — RADIO HOST / PLAY-BY-PLAY BROADCASTER

hosted weekly sports show "beachcenter" and pre/post-game coverage for lbsu men’s basketball.

broadcasted various lbsu sports including softball, baseball, soccer, and water polo.

JANUARY 2018 – MAY 2018

DAILY 49ER (CSULB) — STAFF WRITER

beat writer for Long Beach State men’s volleyball national championship team.

authored game stories, tournament previews, and player features.

covered final four and broke the championship game story.

EDUCATION

2016-2019

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM

contributor: Daily 49er, 22 west media

2011-2015

ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN GENERAL EDUCATION

staff writer, AVC Navigator (football section)

SKILLS

AP Style Writing

Live Broadcast Production

On-Camera & Radio Talent

Audio/Video Editing

Public Speaking

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Soundboard & Technical Setup

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Two-time Sports Emmy winner

. Awarded for best postseason coverage for the 2022 NLCS and the 2023 ALCS

Grant Burger Media award winner

. Award for best student journalist during the 2018 Men’s Volleyball season

Pinnacle Award Winner

. Award for best game story of the year. National Championship game story won the award

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