Ethan Ronan
Altoona
Summary
Proactive professional with strong leadership and communication skills in sports communication. Experienced in coordinating events and crafting compelling narratives to enhance audience engagement and promote team initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant SID
Saint Francis University Athletics
Loretto
06.2025 - Current
- Produced game notes and statistics for football, field hockey, men’s and women’s tennis, and softball.
- Designed website content to maximize user engagement.
- Crafted game stories to improve audience understanding of events.
- Managed social media accounts to enhance visibility and coverage of events.
- Coordinated gameday activities to ensure seamless execution of operations.
Broadcast Assistant/PressBox Intern
Altoona Curve Baseball Club
Altoona
03.2021 - Current
- Served as liaison with umpires to facilitate effective communication during game days.
- Assisted coaches and staff in managing media relations for enhanced visibility.
- Authored blog posts and press releases to promote team initiatives and events.
- Conducted statistical research to support coaching strategies and decisions.
- Performed pitch clock operations and prepared broadcasts on game day.
Assistant SID
Penn State Football Strategic Communications Depa
State College
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Produced game notes and statistics to support football operations.
- Designed and maintained website content for optimal user engagement.
- Crafted game stories to enhance audience understanding of events.
- Managed media relations to promote visibility and coverage of events.
- Coordinated gameday activities to ensure smooth execution of operations.
- Facilitated communications and interviews with networks including CBC, BTN, and CBS.
- Assisted with operations for men's and women's hockey, baseball, softball, and soccer.
Education
MBA - Strategic Leadership
Saint Francis University School of Business
Loretto, PA06-2025
Bachelor of Communications - Sports Communication
Penn State University
University Park, PA05-2025
Skills
- Media relations and social media management
- Knowledge in Genius, Presto, and Sidearm Sports Software
- Content creation and project management
- Statistical analysis and event coordination
- Leadership and broadcasting expertise
- AP writing proficiency
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite knowledge
- Faculty liaison
- Administrative assistance
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Communication strategies
Timeline
Graduate Assistant SID
Saint Francis University Athletics
06.2025 - Current
Assistant SID
Penn State Football Strategic Communications Depa
01.2024 - 05.2025
Broadcast Assistant/PressBox Intern
Altoona Curve Baseball Club
03.2021 - Current
MBA - Strategic Leadership
Saint Francis University School of Business
Bachelor of Communications - Sports Communication
Penn State University