Josh Hakala

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Freelance broadcaster / Play-By-Play announcer, Creator/Senior Editor - TheCup.us @ Honey Creek Community School
ann arbor, michigan, united states
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, United States
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About Josh Hakala

With more than 20 years of experience in working in broadcasting, I've done everything I can to become involved in every aspect of what goes into creating a high-quality production. My award-winning sports play-by-play work on television and radio, and my vast experience behind the scenes have helped me gain a wide range of experience both in front of and behind the microphone/camera.In addition, my experience in public relations, writing, statistics and website management allows me to be contribute in just about any area of a sports or news media organization.While play-by-play is a passion of mine, my broader goal is to be involved with live events. Whether that be covering, broadcasting, or helping to organize the event, I know that I can contribute in many ways, and variety of skills not only contribute positively to my on-air abilities, but has also prolonged my career.In addition to the variety of experience in broadcasting, I have also developed a passion for journalism and website management. It began in 2003 when I launched the only website dedicated to full coverage of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, one of the oldest continuously running soccer tournaments in the world. Using my journalistic skills, and with the help of a few colleagues, TheCup.us has become the main source for news and historical information about the tournament for fans as well as mainstream media outlets. This experience eventually led me to working for Advance Digital where I help manage a number of websites across the country, as well as helping to create the North American Soccer Reporters organization, and acting as the group's communications director for the first three years.Specialties: * At ease in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.* Outstanding organizational and multitasking skills.* Exceptional work ethic and self-motivation.* Newspaper layout and editing experience.* Digital audio and video editing skills.* Webpage editing and management (HTML, CSS etc.).

Josh Hakala's Current Company Details
Honey Creek Community School

Honey Creek Community School

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Freelance broadcaster / Play-By-Play announcer, Creator/Senior Editor - TheCup.us
ann arbor, michigan, united states
Employees:
23
Josh Hakala Work Experience Details
  • Honey Creek Community School
    Instructional Assistant
    Honey Creek Community School Nov 2023 - Present
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Supporting a variety of teachers with students from Kindergarten to 8th grade, while also acting as an occasional substitute teacher.
  • Michigan Public
    On Air Personality
    Michigan Public Sep 2018 - Present
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Currently working as a fill-in on-air host for Michigan Public, the state's top-rated NPR member station.
  • Thecup.Us (Formerly Usopencup.Com)
    Creator / Senior Editor
    Thecup.Us (Formerly Usopencup.Com) Apr 2003 - Present
    Since 2003, I've maintained the country's premier media outlet specifically dedicated to coverage of the nation's oldest soccer tournament, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In their December 2006 issue, Soccer America magazine called USOpenCup.com one of the top U.S. soccer websites.On September 1, 2009 the site was changed to TheCup.us and has continued to provide fans, media outlets and teams with the latest news and historical information about the tournament.
  • Freelance
    Play-By-Play Broadcaster
    Freelance Apr 2002 - Present
    Performed and produced numerous live radio and television broadcasts for various sports including NCAA championships for Turner Sports, and for soccer teams including the Chicago Fire (MLS), Charleston Battery (USL), New Jersey Ironmen (MISL), Cincinnati Kings (USL), Michigan Bucks (PDL), Hampton Roads Piranhas (PDL) and the Vancouver Whitecaps (W-League).
  • 89.1 Wemu-Fm
    News Reporter
    89.1 Wemu-Fm Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
    Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
    All Things Considered host & general assignment news reporter covering Washtenaw County and surrounding areas
  • Concordia University Ann Arbor
    Play-By-Play Announcer
    Concordia University Ann Arbor Nov 2014 - Apr 2023
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    I performed the play-by-play announcing for Concordia University Ann Arbor's men's and women's basketball programs.
  • Michigan Radio
    Web Producer
    Michigan Radio Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Creating, managing on-air and web news stories for Stateside, Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Acting as a fill-in for on-air hosting for the state's top-rated NPR station.
  • Advance Digital
    Website Producer / Editor
    Advance Digital Mar 2009 - Feb 2015
    Producing, maintaining and updating all of the news websites under the Advance Digital umbrella, including Michigan's No. 1 news website MLive.com, as well as AL.com, Cleveland.com, GulfLive.com, LehighValleyLive.com, MassLive.com, NJ.com, NOLA.com, OregonLive.com, PennLive.com, SILive.com, and Syracuse.com. I was also responsible for dozens of social media accounts for all of those affiliates.
  • Turner Sports
    Play-By-Play Announcer
    Turner Sports Apr 2011 - May 2011
    Various Locations
    I performed the play-by-play duties for a couple of exciting NCAA sporting events for Turner Sports in the Spring of 2011. First, I called all 12 of the matches of the NCAA Division I championships for women's water polo, which was hosted by the University of Michigan. That led to a second event at the NCAA Division III Track & Field National Championships at Ohio Wesleyan University a few weeks later.
  • Big Ten Network
    Announcer
    Big Ten Network Oct 2008 - May 2011
    Freelance play-by-play announcer for a variety of Big Ten Network programming. Since my twins were born, I've been on a bit of a hiatus, so I'm still on their freelance roster.
  • North American Soccer Reporters
    Communications Director
    North American Soccer Reporters Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
    Managed the website and handled all communications for the organization, including the NASR's social media accounts.
  • Ocean City Fc
    Director Of Public Relations / Broadcasting
    Ocean City Fc May 2006 - Jan 2011
    Organized, produced and performed all online radio broadcasts from 2005 - 2007. Also acted as the club's media liaison, writing and distributing all media releases, as well as maintaining the club's website through the 2008 season. Helped the club win a pair of prestigious awards from the United Soccer Leagues. The 2007 PDL Communications Award, recognizing the team with the best public relations department among the league's 63 teams across North America, and in 2008 the club was named the PDL Organization of the Year.
  • Fox Soccer Channel
    Announcer
    Fox Soccer Channel May 2009 - Sep 2010
    Announcer for FSC's American Soccer coverage.
  • Cbs Radio
    Producer / Update Anchor - 97.1 Fm The Ticket
    Cbs Radio Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
    Producing shows and providing on-air updates for 97.1 The Ticket's sports talk programming in Detroit, Michigan.
  • Traffic.Com
    Traffic Producer
    Traffic.Com Oct 2005 - Aug 2009
    Monitored traffic and provided live website updates for every major market across the USA. With the use of scanners, state-of-the-art traffic monitoring equipment, and coordination with local law enforcement, reported traffic conditions to numerous clients including local NBC-TV, The Weather Channel, Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. After working at the National Traffic Operations Center in Wayne, PA (outside of Philadelphia), I moved back to my home state of Michigan and worked out of the Detroit office..
  • Mlive.Com
    News & Sports Website Producer
    Mlive.Com Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
    The state of Michigan's premier news, sports and information website.
  • Electronic Arts
    Managing Editor - Fifa Video Game Series
    Electronic Arts Jan 2004 - Dec 2008
    Utilize my knowledge of American soccer to bring the 2005-2008 editions of the "FIFA" video game series to unprecedented levels of accuracy and realism. Research and evaluate all of the players and teams within Major League Soccer and the United Soccer Leagues. As of the 2009 edition, I've reduced my role, but still contribute as a data reviewer.
  • Philadelphia University
    Play-By-Play Announcer / Producer - Men'S & Women'S Basketball
    Philadelphia University Nov 2007 - Mar 2008
    Perform the play by play for Philadelphia University's online radio broadcasts. Games include the home schedule for both the men's and women's basketball teams. Also includes coordinating the simulcast with the school's online video broadcasts through "Penn Atlantic".
  • 610Am Wip
    Producer
    610Am Wip Oct 2006 - Nov 2007
    Producing for Philadelphia's biggest sports talk station and their various sports talk programming, as well as live Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers broadcasts.
  • New Jersey Wildcats
    Producer / Lead Play-By-Play Announcer
    New Jersey Wildcats May 2005 - Aug 2006
    Coordinated, produced and performed the online radio broadcasts for the 2005 W-League National Champion New Jersey Wildcats as well as the first-ever broadcast of the W-League Semi-Finals.
  • The Sports Network
    Statistician
    The Sports Network Sep 2005 - Jan 2006
    Updated, maintained and organized numerous statistics for every major North American sport for the network's website and database. The Sports Network provides statistics and information to several major media outlets throughout North America.
  • 90.1Fm Wrti
    News & Sports Reporter
    90.1Fm Wrti Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
    Worked in the station's news department covering local news and sporting events in the Philadelphia area. Wrote and produced stories that aired during the hourly news reports.
  • Temple Update
    Tv Sports Anchor, Reporter, Producer
    Temple Update Sep 2004 - May 2005
    Anchored and produced the sports segment, in addition to writing and producing feature packages.
  • National Amusements (The Bridge Cinema De Lux)
    Manager
    National Amusements (The Bridge Cinema De Lux) Dec 2003 - Sep 2004
    Utilized my previous management experience, and familiarity with National Amusements, to work as a projection, concession & safety manager.
  • Michigan Bucks
    Producer / Lead Play-By-Play Announcer
    Michigan Bucks May 2003 - Aug 2003
    Coordinated, produced and performed the online radio broadcasts for the majority of the 2003 schedule for the Michigan Bucks of the Premier Development League. This also included a broadcast of their Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second round victory over the Long Island Rough Riders. I also coordinated a simulcast with the Detroit-based Community Media Networks to broadcast the first Michigan Bucks game on television when the club took on the Metrostars of Major League Soccer in the third round of the Open Cup.
  • Michigan Radio Network
    Producer / Board Operator
    Michigan Radio Network Nov 2002 - Aug 2003
    In charge of the live network feed of the Detroit Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and Michigan State University sports broadcasts. Ensured that the national and local affiliates received a quality signal and troubleshooted in the event of any problems.
  • Soccer Hq
    Sales Associate
    Soccer Hq Jul 2002 - Aug 2003
    Sold various soccer items, such as clothing, shoes, equipment and organizing major uniform orders for local soccer organizations. I also assisted with the organization of Todd Derby's TNT soccer club.
  • The Lookout (Lansing Community College Newspaper)
    Sports Editor
    The Lookout (Lansing Community College Newspaper) Mar 2001 - Aug 2003
    As the Sports Editor, I brought sports coverage at The Lookout to a new level, producing some of the best sports journalism the newspaper has seen in years. I resigned from this position to concentrate on WLNZ sports coverage, but still continued to write for The Lookout when needed.
  • 89.7Fm Wlnz
    Sports Director / Lead Play-By-Play / On-Air Host
    89.7Fm Wlnz Nov 2000 - Aug 2003
    * Revitalized and revamped the sports department at 89.7FM WLNZ* Coordinated, produced and performed live play-by-play broadcasts (home and away) for Lansing Community College athletics (Baseball, Softball, Men's and Women's Basketball and Volleyball)* Organized, produced and performed live television simulcasts of LCC basketball.* Was an on-air host for the station's Jazz and Blues music format.Creator/Co-host - "Soccer Fanatics Radio Show"* Created, co-hosted and produced the show.* Attracted guests that included some of the elite players and personalities in the sport. * Coordinated, produced and performed play-by-play broadcasts for teams in Major League Soccer and the United Soccer Leagues (Chicago Fire, Michigan Bucks, Milwaukee Wave United).* Organized, produced and performed the first television broadcast of Michigan Bucks (PDL) soccer on Community Media Networks when they hosted the Metrostars of MLS in the 2003 U.S. Open Cup.
  • Option 1 Credit Union
    Marketing Assistant, Teller, Financial Services Representative
    Option 1 Credit Union Oct 2000 - Jul 2002
    I worked in numerous positions at Financial Health Credit Union (now Option 1 Credit Union). I used my computer skills, work ethic and positive attitude to effectively help in nearly every department of the credit union. In the end, I acquired a vast knowledge of how credit union’s work and a passion for what they are all about.
  • Super Cinemas - East Lansing And Showcase - Ann Arbor (National Amusements)
    Manager
    Super Cinemas - East Lansing And Showcase - Ann Arbor (National Amusements) 1995 - 2001
    I worked with National Amusements for five years, working in nearly every position possible, from maintenance to management. I managed the concession stand, handled the theater's inventory and worked as a projectionist.

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Journalism Press Releases Media Relations Sports Broadcast Social Media Sports Writing Facebook Editing Public Relations Ap Style Radio Television Storytelling Marketing Blogging Deadline Driven Newspapers Producing Management Marketing Communications Entertainment Microsoft Office Soccer Sales Publishing Research

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Josh Hakala attended Temple University, Lansing Community College, Haslett High School.

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