3:15-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 15
Franklin Hall, room 312
Producing, directing, on-air reporting and the fan experience. Explore the many sides of sports media. Panelists include:
Moderator: Associate professor Nicky Lewis
BA'10, deputy editor, The Ringer
Matt oversees NBA coverage at The Ringer. He worked at Sports Illustrated for nearly a decade, rising from summer intern to assistant managing editor. He is also an adjunct professor for The Media School and a member of the Alumni Board.
BA'19, senior account manager, Wasserman
While majoring in sports media at IU, Brittnee Hensley also worked as an intern at the Cuban Center. She has spent the past three years navigating the brand partnership landscape from the agency side, currently managing a brand partnership with Major League Baseball. Previously, Brittnee spent three seasons with FC Cincinnati as a member of their partnerships activation team.
BA'04, retired sports broadcaster
Fred became an Atlanta icon over the course of the 31 years he spent as a sports broadcaster. He reported on every major sporting event in the region, including the Summer Olympics. Over his 44-year career, Fred has won 14 Emmys for Best Sportscaster and was named Georgia Sports Caster of the Year four times. He was inducted into the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame in 2017.
BA'91, director of "Monday Night Football," ESPN
Derek has shaped the viewing of three decades of major sporting events, including Rose Bowls, Wimbledons, Olympics, and many more. He began his 34-year career at ESPN in 1990 and is a six-time Sports Emmy Award winner and 42-time nominee. Derek has run productions on 15 properties at ESPN and was director of ABC's Saturday Night Football package.
