Jess Knaster
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Experience
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Harrisburg Senators
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Game Entertainment
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Mar 2021 - Present
- Write daily scripts and PA reads for all games - Create graphics, videos, and animations for use on four video boards - Oversee production crew of 12 (cameras, technical director, replay, graphics operator, music, PA, scoreboard operator, and on-field host) for both in-stadium show and streaming MiLB.TV broadcast - General upkeep of control room equipment - Maintain master list of sponsorship activation and ensure contractual quotas are met - Coordinate development of all theme nights and helping to plan yearly promotional calendar - Lead daily gameday meetings confirming all elements of that night’s game with both the front office staff and a second one with production staff
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Manager, Game Entertainment
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Feb 2020 - May 2020
- General upkeep of all audio/video production equipment for in-house and broadcast production - Oversaw all operations in scoreboard control room on game nights (audio/public address/video board) - Oversaw production of MiLB.TV livestreaming broadcast - Managed game-night staff (control room/broadcast/official scorer/gamecast stringer personnel) - Prepared daily scripts and PA reads for all home games - Created digital assets for in-house and broadcast use as necessary - Assisted in upkeep of team website
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San Jose State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Livestream Broadcaster/Engineer
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2020
- Provided play-by-play, set up, tear down, and engineered online video streams for all SJSU Productions of the Mountain West Network including men and women's soccer, volleyball, softball, and baseball, maintaining live scoring and statistic-based graphics - Provided play-by-play, set up, tear down, and engineered online video streams for all SJSU Productions of the Mountain West Network including men and women's soccer, volleyball, softball, and baseball, maintaining live scoring and statistic-based graphics
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Midland RockHounds
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United States
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Sports Teams and Clubs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Game Production/Video Board Intern
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Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
- Assisted with the building of digital elements (animations, graphics, and videos) for use during Midland RockHounds and Midland Odessa Sockers FC games. - In game, executed one of many game production roles (camera, replay, technical director, game producer, video board) - Assisted with the building of digital elements (animations, graphics, and videos) for use during Midland RockHounds and Midland Odessa Sockers FC games. - In game, executed one of many game production roles (camera, replay, technical director, game producer, video board)
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Saint Mary's College of California
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Livestream Broadcaster
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Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
-Provided play-by-play for Saint Mary's Gaels women's basketball home games -Provided play-by-play for Saint Mary's Gaels women's basketball home games
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San Jose Giants
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Press Box Assistant
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2019
- Created and laid out graphics for use on video board - During games, executed one of many press box roles (game producer, gamecast stringer, official scorer, PA announcer, play-by-play broadcaster, video board operator) - Maintained press box - Created and laid out graphics for use on video board - During games, executed one of many press box roles (game producer, gamecast stringer, official scorer, PA announcer, play-by-play broadcaster, video board operator) - Maintained press box
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Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic
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San Jose, California, United States
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Media Center Assistant
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
- Maintained media room for multiple print, video, and photo journalists - Managed credential will-call for all media members - Wrote daily recaps for tournament website - Prepared notes on players for tournament emcee for public and private events - Maintained media room for multiple print, video, and photo journalists - Managed credential will-call for all media members - Wrote daily recaps for tournament website - Prepared notes on players for tournament emcee for public and private events
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Quad Cities River Bandits
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media Relations Assistant
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
- Broadcasted play-by-play and color commentary for 71 home games and 17 road games 1170 AM KBOB - Aided in the writing of press releases and game recaps - Assembled daily stat packs - Distribution of all press materials (stat packs, game notes, rosters, lineups, press releases) - Used Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to create content and layout for, edit, and publishing of monthly game program for free circulation at ballpark - Aided in maintainance of team website using MLB Homebase - Maintained a clean, professional press box, including coordinating nightly press meal and soda vending machine maintainance - Wrote copy for River Bandits radio spots for in-game and non-game air play - Ran the official Twitter handle during games with in-game updates - Created and distributed credentials to media and others - Maintained press clippings in physical and digital form - Created information and select images for baseball cards sold in the team store - Other duties as assigned by the Director of Media Relations
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BevMo!
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Jun 2011 - Feb 2015
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St. Cloud Rox Baseball Club
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Radio Broadcaster and Communications Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
- Solo Broadcasted all 72 games on AM 1390 The Fan - Conducted daily pre-game coach and player interviews and some in-game interviews - Produced daily audio loop to be played over the public address pregame - Updated team Twitter during games and wrote some post-game recaps - Served as traveling secretary on road trips. - Solo Broadcasted all 72 games on AM 1390 The Fan - Conducted daily pre-game coach and player interviews and some in-game interviews - Produced daily audio loop to be played over the public address pregame - Updated team Twitter during games and wrote some post-game recaps - Served as traveling secretary on road trips.
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KSJS
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San Jose, CA
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Broadcaster/Assistant Sports Director
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Aug 2009 - May 2014
- Broadcasted San Jose State baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and volleyball - Engineered broadcasts from the studio, running breaks and in-studio updates - Broadcasted San Jose State baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and volleyball - Engineered broadcasts from the studio, running breaks and in-studio updates
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Black Dog Enterprises
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Broadcaster
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
Provide play-by-play for youth and college hockey for live Internet streams. Provide play-by-play for youth and college hockey for live Internet streams.
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San Jose Stealth
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Public Relations Intern
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Jan 2008 - May 2009
- Prepared game notes, updated team website with press releases, recaps, and statistics - Maintained press room, and oversaw six statisticians while keeping official box score - Prepared game notes, updated team website with press releases, recaps, and statistics - Maintained press room, and oversaw six statisticians while keeping official box score
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Education
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San Jose State University
Radio, Television, and Film