Austin Eckert
Lee's Summit
Summary
Dynamic broadcaster with five years of experience in delivering play-by-play and color commentary at the high school, collegiate, and professional level. Proven ability to engage diverse audiences through effective storytelling. Skilled in researching quality content and adept at crafting stories for broadcasts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Play-by-Play and Color Broadcaster
810 Varsity
Kansas City
08.2023 - Current
- Delivering play-by-play and color commentary for Kansas and Missouri high school sports on 810 Varsity and the NFHS Network
- Broadcasted football, volleyball, soccer, and basketball, enhancing audience engagement on both network platforms.
- Set up and managed broadcast equipment prior to each game, ensuring seamless transmission.
- Compiled and organized relevant notes and stats for each game, supporting informed commentary.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
NCCAA
Kansas City
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Broadcasted 2024 Softball World Series and 2025 Baseball World Series on NCCAA Network, engaging audiences with detailed commentary.
- Broadcasted 2-3 games over three to four days for both tournaments, ensuring comprehensive coverage of key matchups.
- Gathered notes and relevant information for each game, enhancing commentary accuracy and viewer experience.
Sports Staff
KJHK Radio
Lawrence
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Conducted play-by-play and color commentary for KU football, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, and volleyball games on KJHK 90.7 FM.
- Wrote articles for football and basketball games for the KJHK Sports website.
- Operated the board in-studio for broadcasts and running commercials on air with live talk shows.
- Participated in weekly meetings every Monday during the semester to discuss team updates and strategies.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
810 Sports Radio
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Broadcasted an away match for Sporting Kansas City against the Los Angeles Galaxy on 810 Sports Radio.
- Delivered play-by-play commentary.
- Gathered notes and stats prior to the broadcast.
Play-by-Play and Color Broadcaster
Kansas Athletics
Lawrence
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Co-Voice of Kansas Softball for the 2023 season. Broadcasted every home game.
- Served as Color Broadcaster for KU Volleyball and Soccer during 2022 season, enhancing game coverage and audience engagement.
- Conducted interviews with head coaches, gathering stats and stories to enrich live broadcasts and provide insightful commentary.
- Set up and dismantled equipment before and after each game, ensuring seamless broadcast operations.
- Maintain good relationships with SIDS, coaches, and staff
Broadcaster
Mid-Plains Baseball League
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Broadcasted 5-7 games each week throughout the season in various locations, such as Junction City, Sabetha, Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City, and Belton.
- Broadcasted games live on MPL Network, engaging audience through Mixlr.
- Collected data and stats from coaches and live stats during games, enhancing commentary accuracy.
- Arrived early to set up equipment and gather pre-game information, ensuring seamless broadcasts.
Education
Bachelor’s Of Science - General Studies of Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2025
Skills
- Radio broadcasting
- Live streaming
- Audio editing
- Engaging storytelling
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quick thinking
- Organization
- Communication
- On-air presence
Timeline
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
810 Sports Radio
07.2024 - 07.2024
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
NCCAA
05.2024 - 05.2025
Play-by-Play and Color Broadcaster
810 Varsity
08.2023 - Current
Play-by-Play and Color Broadcaster
Kansas Athletics
08.2022 - 05.2023
Broadcaster
Mid-Plains Baseball League
06.2022 - 07.2022
Sports Staff
KJHK Radio
09.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelor’s Of Science - General Studies of Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Kansas