Spencer Davidson Email & Phone Number

Utica, Ny, Us

-On-air talent for sports reports on nightly TV news productions, including highest-rated weeknight broadcasts-Anchor, host, report, narrate live in-studio or in-field at high school, collegiate, and pro athletic events-Conceptualize & produce sports block - coordinating with anchors, news producers, and reporters - to produce content within formatted constraints of timed linear broadcasts -Write, proofread, and edit broadcast-style scripts using news production software (e.g.: AP ENPS) -Develop daily coverage plans utilizing 'Three R's': research, relationships, and resourcefulness-Coordinate, conduct interviews with local athletes, coaches, and other personnel using interpersonal skills-Shoot video utilizing JVC digital video cameras. Edit video using non-linear editing software (e.g.: Edius, AVID)-Write, proofread, and edit AP-Style multimedia articles for online publishing via CMS (e.g.: Blox, Clickability) and VMS (e.g.: Blackbird, Field 59, ForScene)-Maintain department's social media presence with regular posts, shared links to articles to drive traffic to station's website-Host, provide color-commentary for live broadcast of Utica Univ. men's ice hockey's annual Teddy Bear Toss game-Serve in supervisory role for multi-person sports team-Use technical & problem-solving abilities to navigate, troubleshoot, and execute within high-pressure, deadline-driven environmentExperiences/Awards:-Earned NYS Broadcasters Association's Excellence in Broadcasting Award for "Outstanding Sportscast"-Cover Utica Comets (AHL hockey), and other CNY minor league pro sports teams-Cover annual National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, NY-Cover Syracuse & Colgate U. NCAA Div. I athletics-Covered 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship in Utica, NY-Covered 2018 Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL preseason game between Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets in Clinton, NY-Covered 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Final Four in Houston, TX

Utica, Ny, Us

-Produced, edited, and anchored the sports segment during the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. "NEWSChannel 2 Weekend"​ shows on Saturday and Sundays-Co-Anchored, co-produced "Sports Express"​ specialty sports show airing live at 11 p.m. every Friday night-Shot, edited, wrote, and read local high school and college sports highlights from around Central New York for air during "Sports Express,"​ weekday and weekend shows-Maintained the Sports section of the station's website, as well as, the sports departments social media accounts to keep them up to date with the latest scores and news surrounding local sports-Wrote game stories/recaps for the station's website for publication following on-air appearances-Covered Buffalo and New York major professional sports teams-Covered Utica Comets AHL hockey, and other Central New York minor professional sports teams-Covered Syracuse University sports-Filled-in as the sports anchor during the weekday shows-Served as photog., MMJ during the week when extra help is needed around the news department-Promoted from within after one year

Utica, Ny, Us

-Responsible for posting news/sports stories as web content for WKTV website-Posted instant updates to the station's social media accounts-Oversaw web content and social media operations to keep the station's online presence strong and current-Monitored new trends in social media and online journalism to remain knowledgeable of where industry is headed-Wrote and maintained blog covering AHL's Utica Comets professional hockey team-Shot highlights, and conducted player post-game interviews following Utica Comets hockey games-Conducted post-practice interviews with Utica Comets players and coaches for air as VO/SOTs-Shot, wrote, and edited local sports game highlights for Friday night "Sports Express" show

Syracuse, New York, Us

Co-hosted a daily sports talk radio show from 2-4 p.m. discussing major pro sports, local minor league sports and Syracuse University athletics. 'Exit 31' aired in two markets on ESPN Utica-Rome & ESPN Syracuse, and was simulcasted on cusesportstalk.com.

Lyndonville, Vt, Us

Hosted and provided solo play-by-play, commentary for college game broadcasts in various NCAA sports.

-Wrote articles covering the New York Yankees of the MLB for the Rant Sports website.

St. Lambert, Qc, Ca

-Wrote articles covering the New York Rangers of the NHL for publish on The Hockey Writers website-Wrote articles covering the New York Islanders of the NHL for publish on The Hockey Writers website

Hempstead, New York, Us

Conducted multiple one-on-one interviews with Islanders/other NHL players for air during New York Islanders broadcasts on 88.7FM WRHU.

Hempstead, New York, Us

Participated in New York Islanders NHL broadcasts• Reported on-site during games, conducted intermission/post- game player interviews, and participated in post-game coach’s press conference• Conducted one-on-one feature interviews with players for air during games• Provided live in-game updates with scores/news from around the league• Engineer for multiple games• Cut in-game highlights for placement in NHL.com FTP-Play-by-play/Color Commentary/Studio Host & Panelist for Hofstra Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball, and Basketball games-Beat Reporter for Hofstra Field Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse teams -Conducted player/coach interviews to create PKGs, player profiles for air-Performed live in-studio segments on-air to provide expert analysis of team-Bi-weekly Sports Anchor for WRHU News show, Newsline

Panelist on live sports talk show, Sports Beat •Discussed timely and important news/events surrounding Hofstra sports teamsSports Anchor/Producer for Hofstra News Now

Utica, Ny, Us

•Edited tape for PKGs, VO/SOTs, and highlights for air during sports segment of news•Wrote & edited stories for on-air sports segments using AP ENPS, as well as for publication on WKTV.com•Controlled station’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Storify) for Boilermaker 2012•Photographer for station’s online galleries during multiple events throughout the summers•Assisted shooting footage/stand ups during multiple events•Covered the 2011 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and assisted in interviews with various Hall of Fame players •Covered 2012 New York Jets, New York Giants Training camps, assisted in post-practice player interviews, and attended Tom Coughlin & Rex Ryan press conferences