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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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JAYDEN RIECKEN

Chandler

Summary

Emerging sports broadcaster with extensive experience in live play-by-play and multi-sport coverage. Known for clear, engaging storytelling and strong attention to detail during broadcasts. Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to contribute to and grow within a collegiate media program. Brings solid on-air communication, real-time analysis, and a strong work ethic.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
10.2025 - Current
  • Play-by-play broadcaster across five CGCC athletic programs.
  • Prepared game research, storylines, and spotting charts for collegiate broadcasts.
  • Delivered multi-sport commentary with consistent analysis and storytelling.

Play-by-Play, Color & Livestream Operator

UreppTV
02.2024 - Current

Seton Catholic Prep, Chandler High School & Saint Mary’s High School

  • Delivered play-by-play and color commentary for multiple high school sports across three campuses.
  • Managed livestream operations including cameras, graphics, audio, and on-site troubleshooting.
  • Worked with UrepTV staff and athletic departments to ensure smooth, high-quality broadcasts.

Play-by-Play Broadcaster & Livestream Director

BigShowProductions
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Provided play-by-play commentary for all Westwood varsity football broadcasts.
  • Directed livestream operations, including cameras, graphics, and audio.
  • Coordinated with production staff and athletic departments to ensure smooth broadcasts.
  • Consistently received positive feedback from listeners regarding the quality and accuracy of play-by-play commentary provided during games.

Play-by-Play Broadcaster & Program President

BashaBearNetwork
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Served as play-by-play broadcaster and commentator for football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and Esports.
  • Directed livestreams, managed cameras, graphics, audio, and overall technical setup for school broadcasts.
  • Led the Basha High School Media Program, overseeing weekly news, sports coverage, podcasts, and digital content.
  • Hosted Table Talk interview podcast and Next LVL sports debate show.
  • Trained and coordinated a student production team; managed workflow, story development, fundraising, and campus media initiatives.
  • Developed engaging scripts for pre-game and post-game shows to captivate audience interest.

President – Basha High School Media Program

BashaBearNetwork
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Led the school’s full media operation: weekly newscasts, live sports, podcasts & special projects.
  • Hosted Table Talk podcast and Next LVL sports debate show.
  • Managed editorial planning, content workflow, and a student production team.
  • Oversaw fundraising, leadership development, and quality control for all video content.

Education

B.A. - Sports Journalism

Arizona State University – Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Skills

  • Play-by-Play & Color Commentary
  • On-Camera Hosting & Podcasting
  • Livestream Directing & Technical Setup
  • Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro – Certified)
  • Scriptwriting, Research & Interviewing
  • Social Media Content & Branding
  • Leadership & Project Management
  • Quick decision making
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Deadline-driven mentality

Accomplishments

  • Rocky Mountain Student Production Awards (NATAS)
    Winner: High School Talent
    Winner: Sports Story
    Winner: Feature Story
  • SkillsUSA – Video News Production
    1st Place Regionals: 2024, 2025
    1st Place State: 2025
    1st Place Nationals: 2025
  • Student Television Network (STN) – National Awards 2025
    1st: Human Interest Story
    1st: Vlog
    1st: Sports Podcast
    2nd: School Promo
  • STN Challenge Competitions
    1st: Sports Story
    1st: Morning Show (West Region)
  • STN Convention – Tampa 2025
    2nd: Sports Commentary
    Host: Excellence Award Show (2025)

Certification

  • Adobe Premiere Pro Certified Professional
  • Java Programming Certified

Timeline

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
10.2025 - Current

Play-by-Play Broadcaster & Livestream Director

BigShowProductions
08.2025 - 11.2025

Play-by-Play, Color & Livestream Operator

UreppTV
02.2024 - Current

Play-by-Play Broadcaster & Program President

BashaBearNetwork
01.2022 - 05.2025

President – Basha High School Media Program

BashaBearNetwork
01.2022 - 05.2025

B.A. - Sports Journalism

Arizona State University – Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication
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