John Morgo

Play-by-Play at Pace Academy
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(386) 825-5501
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States, GE

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James Zeankowski

John never lost focus of the task at hand, which is something I admired greatly in the short time I got to know him and his work. He is great at what he does, and incredibly knowledgeable about the nature of Media.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Play-by-Play
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      The Play-by-Play Announcer for the varsity teams of the Pace Academy Knights on games that are streamed via KnightFlix on the NFHS Network. The Play-by-Play Announcer for the varsity teams of the Pace Academy Knights on games that are streamed via KnightFlix on the NFHS Network.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Play-by-Play Announcer
      • Aug 2013 - Present

      I am the Play-by-Play Announcer for Reinhardt University football. I am the Play-by-Play Announcer for Reinhardt University football.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Traffic Coordinator
      • Nov 2010 - Present

      Ingesting short-form commercials for the CBS Owned and Operated stations. Placing programming into server-based playlist and ensuring they meet broadcast specifications. Ingesting short-form commercials for the CBS Owned and Operated stations. Placing programming into server-based playlist and ensuring they meet broadcast specifications.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Radio Announcer
      • 2010 - Present

      Did play-by-play and for Georgia State women's basketball on their athletic web site and the HD-2 Channel of Star 94.1FM (WSTR). Annnounced softball and baseball for Georgia State's streaming web site. Did play-by-play and for Georgia State women's basketball on their athletic web site and the HD-2 Channel of Star 94.1FM (WSTR). Annnounced softball and baseball for Georgia State's streaming web site.

  • NFHS Network
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • On Air Announcer
      • Feb 2013 - Present

      Worked as play-by-play announcer for Georgia high school tournaments. Did color commentary for the basketball semifinals and called play-by-play for the Class 5A state baseball finals between Pope and Greenbrier. Now working football and basketball for the Rockdale Career Academy, and calling games for their three schools; Salem, Rockdale County, and Heritage. Worked as play-by-play announcer for Georgia high school tournaments. Did color commentary for the basketball semifinals and called play-by-play for the Class 5A state baseball finals between Pope and Greenbrier. Now working football and basketball for the Rockdale Career Academy, and calling games for their three schools; Salem, Rockdale County, and Heritage.

    • Announcer / Reporter
      • Nov 2009 - Present

      Called sporting events for men's basketball, men's soccer, and baseball for Georgia Perimeter College as well as the varsity football, boys and girls basketball, and baseball for Norcross High School on the Internet. Called sporting events for men's basketball, men's soccer, and baseball for Georgia Perimeter College as well as the varsity football, boys and girls basketball, and baseball for Norcross High School on the Internet.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Play-by-Play Announcer/Public Address Announcer
      • Nov 2014 - Aug 2022

      Did play-by-play for Emory University's basketball team. Also made announcements and player introductions for Emory University basketball and soccer. Did play-by-play for Emory University's basketball team. Also made announcements and player introductions for Emory University basketball and soccer.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Announcer
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2015

      Play-by-Play announcer for Georgia Perimeter College. Did games on the Internet for soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball teams. Play-by-Play announcer for Georgia Perimeter College. Did games on the Internet for soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball teams.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Play-by-Play Announcer
      • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

      Filled in as Play-by-Play Announcer and Color Commentator for high school football games streamed on gpb.org. Filled in as Play-by-Play Announcer and Color Commentator for high school football games streamed on gpb.org.

    • Announcer
      • Oct 2010 - Jan 2011

      Do play-by-play announcing for regional group based out of Mobile, AL. My first assignment is anchoring coverage of the NJCAA Region 17 Men's and Women's soccer tournament from Albany, GA, October 29-31. Do play-by-play announcing for regional group based out of Mobile, AL. My first assignment is anchoring coverage of the NJCAA Region 17 Men's and Women's soccer tournament from Albany, GA, October 29-31.

    • United States
    • Media and Telecommunications
    • 400 - 500 Employee
      • Oct 2005 - Apr 2010

      Supervised main programming output of The Weather Channel and quality-checked commercial advertisements and lifestyle features. Directed, Technical Directed and ran Audio and Fonts depending on control room staffing. On occasion, performed all tasks at same time. Proficient with Louth, Airboss, Grass Valley Switcher, and Ross Overdrive.Directed a show, selected cameras, rolled video, adjusted audio, and added fonts ensuring clean broadcast signal.Identified glitch that sent signal to wrong control room, brought it to engineering's attention and to fellow Master Control Operators so they could be watching for it to manually select the proper control room.Brought errors or missing tapes to Traffic's attention during night so problems would be resolved before morning and spots would run in assigned times resulting in protection of advertisers and saving of network revenue.Implemented system where old promos were deleted from Harris server so valuable space was not wasted.Ensured that Master Control forms were plentiful and in proper order so time was not wasted getting extra copies made. Show less

      • Mar 2005 - Mar 2010

      Supervised main programming output for The Weather Channel. Also ingested commercial advertisements and in-house promos.

    • Writer
      • Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

      Collected interviews, taped recaps and bumps, and sent out podcasts on various topics. Produced all elements of these shows and was able to get precise number of views.; Wrote scripts for Leading Off, a preview show streamed daily on MLB.com. Collected interviews, taped recaps and bumps, and sent out podcasts on various topics. Produced all elements of these shows and was able to get precise number of views.; Wrote scripts for Leading Off, a preview show streamed daily on MLB.com.

    • Stats/Spotter/Correspondent
      • 2007 - 2008

    • Master Control Operator
      • Jan 1996 - Jan 2004

      Supervised feed of CNN International, quality-checked commercial advertisements, and adjusted programming based on urgencies of breaking news. Invoked clause deleting all airline ads after plane crash thereby protecting sponsors. Commended for altering commercial break structure when upcoming show was changed at last moment. Switched feed to carry Presidential news conference ensuring responsiveness to current events. Alerted traffic to misspelling in advertisements protecting sponsors. Electronic Graphics Operator 1998 - 2004 Fonted live shows using Trio and VizRT equipment. Corrected misspelling on locator which protected company's reputation. Received excellent performance reviews each year. Recognized as being responsive and flexible to scheduling needs and work assignments of department. Show less

Education

  • Syracuse University
    Master's, Television, Radio, and Film
    1992 - 1993
  • S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
    Masters, Television, Radio, and Fil,
    1992 - 1993
  • Syracuse University
    MS, Television, Radio, and Film
  • Vanderbilt University
    BA, Arts & Sciences
    1988 - 1992
  • Vanderbilt University
    Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
    1988 - 1992
  • Vanderbilt University
    BS, Political Science
  • Marist High
    1984 - 1988

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