Matt Farago Email & Phone Number

Creative Marking Manager for PPG Paints Arena, operated by Oak View Group.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Public Address announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Froggy Morning Show sports anchor / Play-by-Play announcer for HS Football Game of the Week for 92.1 The Pickle.Reoccurring guest on the Danger Show on Froggy Radio (As myself and celebrity Impersonations)

Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States

The Athletics Advancement & Communications Manager oversees the communications, publicrelations, and brand identity functions in athletics at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School. - Oversee the production of all web streaming athletic contests on the OLSH Sports Network - Promote OLSH Athletics through various forms of media (print, social and digital) - Manage content on the OLSH Athletics Website and official social media platforms - Seek Sponsorship opportunities for athletics both in arena, online, and on air - Manage OLSH Athletics Fundraisers - Manage OLSH Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet and Chargers Choice Awards

Moon Township, Pa

The voice of the OLSH Sports Network - broadcasting over 70 games a year calling Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball. Also handled Public Address Announcer duties.

The voice of the NBA.FM from MSCHF - the company who revived the lost NBA 2020 season. MSCHF simulated each remaining game on the national networks' original schedule as a hyper-realistic audio gameplay broadcast. Where over 5 million people tuned in around the world to remember what normal felt like before the Covid 19 pandemic.Players Andre Iguodala, Boban Marjanović, CJ McCollum, Duncan Robinson, Grant Williams, Harrison Barnes, Kyle Lowry, Moritz Wagner, Stu Jackson, Tacko Fall, Tobias Harris, and others were apart of the broadcast, and "in-game interviews".

- In arena voice of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters in over 25 countries and across the United States, including venues like Madison Square Garden, Staples Center, and The o2.- Directed in-game event cues with house A/V staff to insure proper videos and sponsor cues were made. - Managed and explained "Run of Show" to venue directors, while making last minute decisions to keep show on schedule.- Live reading of announcements following prewritten scripts, along with live adlib, while working with marketing team to incorporate advertisers and products into shows in innovative ways.- Worked cohesively with Stage Manager to ensure successful meet and greet requests, VIP appearances, and pregame/halftime performances. - Created a fresh new preshow routine while serving as emcee. - Voice for special events including; Sweet Lou Dunbar and Tex Harrison jersey retirements, ESPN TV Special, and memorial of Meadowlark Lemon and Marques Haynes.

Piitsburgh, Pa

Pre-Game / Post-Game Analyst and In-Game Color Commentator for 2018 WPIAL ChampionshipsSideline and Halftime show host for 2019 WPIAL Championships(Air on KDKA and Pittsburgh CW)

Beaver Falls

Public Address and Play-by-Play Announcer of Golden Tornado's Athletics

- USA Football - US National Team (2019)- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (2007-Present)- Geneva College (2015-Present)- All American Bowl (2009-2019) - Penn State Greater Allegheny (2013-2015)- USA Bowl (2013-2016)- Youngstown Phantoms (2015)- Western PA Fall Ball League (2012-2015)- Pittsburgh Pirates - PNC Park (High School & College Games) (2012-2014)- Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (2014)- USA Hockey National Championships (2013)- USCAA National Championships (2013)- Johnstown Generals (2012)- Western PA Wildcatz (2012)- West Virginia Lightning (2008-2010)- Western PA Warhawks (2007)

Pittsbugh, Pa

Fill-In Traffic Reporter on News Radio 1020 KDKA

Clinton, Pa

- Implemented new state-of-the-art press box and Daktronics video board equipment to sports facilities. - Operated video board, scoreboard and sound system simultaneously during sporting events, also serving as Announcer and DJ- Created interactive google calendar for all sporting events, and coordinated schedules with teams and leagues for facility use- Creator of videos and graphics for in-game use on video board and for social media.- Created a minor league atmosphere for games that became recognized as the most entertaining youth sports venue in the area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Founded the multimedia sports network in 2009, expanding what was formerly Pittsburgh Sports Weekly (2006-08).- Created and oversaw operations of multimedia regional sports network that produced over 150 sports broadcasts a year for web, TV and radio.- Devised and implemented overall business strategies and operating budget that strengthened productivity and revenue stream development. - On-Air Talent recruitment of experienced NFL and College players like ; Charlie Batch, Ashton Gibbs, Major Harris, and Franco Harris.- On-Air Talent recruitment of college students and young up and coming talent- Overseeing a group of part-time employees, including content manager, and social media - Created and still coordinate the ALL WPIAL "Best of the Batch Preseason Team" program that partnered with Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011.- Sold high dollar sponsorships for naming rights and presenting sponsors like Panera Bread, McDonalds, Nike, and the US Marines. - Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.- Spearheaded expansion strategies to go beyond just high school sports to increase business market share, drive growth and bring in more than 800,000 visitors to the website.

Spokesperson, producer and photographer for America's Source for High School Sports MaxPreps.com National Guard Tour of Champions Series.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Media Relations Director for All American Bowl, USA Bowl, Aztec Bowl • Manage international sporting events with Team USA and Team Mexico• Coordinate week-of-event schedules for teams and media• Oversee all broadcasts and game coverage • Work directly with major venues for event coordination

Johnstown, Pennsylvania Area

• Media relations and gameday operations duties for member of United Indoor Football League• Managed social media and team website • Responsible for coordinating in-game entertainment, music, contests, singers etc.• In-game host and public address announcer

Bridgeville, Pa

Content producer for USA TODAY High School Sports platform. Responsible for daily content collection, research, reporting and for the day-to-day social media objectives as well as staff writing duties.

Reporter, editor for online and on-air high school sports content.