Joseph Draper
Macungie
Summary
As a passionate sports broadcaster, I began my internship as a freshman at Emmaus High School with D11Sports.com. As a Sideline Reporter, I have reported live, interviewed, documented, and prepared highlight reels. I took the initiative my first year at Penn State-Lehigh Valley to establish a partnership with PSULV Athletics and D11Sports.com to bring live coverage of the soccer and basketball programs to a wider audience via social media. I am eager to learn and continue to create content that engages wider audiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
D11Sports.com (District 11 Sports)
01.2019 - 06.2022
- First student intern for this program that was organized in 2019
- Covered numerous high school sports including football, soccer, track, wrestling, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, softball, and basketball
- Completed play by plays via Twitter and Youtube Live
- Conducted post-win interviews with coaches
- Prepared stories and blogs and published to d11sports.com page (Search “Joey Draper” for my page.)
Sideline Reporter
Penn State Lehigh Valley
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Broadcasted men’s and women’s basketball and soccer programs
- Completed play by play PSUAC Quarterfinal Playoffs at Stabler Arena (February, 2023 & 2024)
- Sideline Reporter PSUAC Women’s Basketball Championship at the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park (March, 2023)
- Completed play by play PSUAC Women’s Basketball Championship at Bryce Jordan Center at University Park (March, 2024)
Reporter
Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference
- Weekly podcast co host recapping games of the week and more.
- Play by play / color commentator for championship games for basketball soccer and volleyball.
Runner
Fox Sports
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Runner- Assisted producers with production for Big Noon Kickoff.
Student Journalist
After The Whistle PSU
01.2024 - Current
- Cover high school sporting events with a group of students collecting film and stats
- Write scripts, edit Voice over packages (VO's) and edit content and create a 40 second package for the live show.
- Responsibilities include being a feature reporter, studio anchor, and journalist responsible.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2026
Skills
- Reliable,
- Dedicated
- Filming, editing, conducting interviews, and ability to create highlight reels
- Teamwork
- Sports expertise
- Adaptability to change
- Public speaking confidence
- Deadline management
- Sports features
- Live reporting
Timeline
Runner
Fox Sports
10.2024 - 10.2025
Student Journalist
After The Whistle PSU
01.2024 - Current
Sideline Reporter
Penn State Lehigh Valley
01.2022 - 01.2024
Student Intern
D11Sports.com (District 11 Sports)
01.2019 - 06.2022
Reporter
Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
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