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Rich Rivera is a seasoned broadcasting professional with extensive experience in radio, podcasting, and sports journalism. He has worked as an On-Field Host & Announcer for the Somerset Patriots and New York Yankees Double-A Baseball, and has also served as an Executive Producer for various podcasts, including "Leading Off" and "The Rich Rivera Show". Rivera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Arts from St. John's University and has received certifications in Building Rapport with Customers and Soft Skills for Sales Professionals from LinkedIn.

Credentials

  • Building Rapport with Customers
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Soft Skills for Sales Professionals (2018)
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • On-Field Host & Announcer
      • Aug 2022 - Present
      • Somerset, New Jersey, United States

  • Twitch
    • New York City Metropolitan Area
    • Executive Producer
      • Mar 2021 - Present
      • New York City Metropolitan Area

      Moderating the major aspects of podcast production including creative writing and researching. Providing the on-air commentary and booking guests for the below podcasts:“Leading Off”March 2021 - March 2022“Savages in the Bronx”March 2021 - March 2022“Empire State of Baseball”April 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Inside Sales Account Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Present

    • Inside Account Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

    • On-Field Host & Announcer
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2018
      • Bridgewater, New Jersey

      Provided in-game announcing for the ALPB (Atlantic League of Professional Baseball) team. Promoted team's sponsors through midgame activities and fan interaction. Wrote, organized, and delivered promotions for team business partners.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Coordinator
      • Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

      Facilitated the studio audience arrangement for YES Network's CenterStage with Michael Kay. Monitored all guest-lists to validate the correct attendance of audience members. Organized the seating of 100-150 audience members, including VIPs and special guests. Provided instruction and coaching to all Production Assistants.

    • Production Assistant
      • Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

      Assisted in studio audience management for YES Network's CenterStage with Michael Kay. Accompanied audience members to their seats and instructed them on policies and protocols.

    • Administrative Coordinator
      • Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
      • Greater New York City Area

      Managed schedules, organized office functions, and oversaw daily operations. Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding process of new security guards. Served as key personnel for administrative and operation-related functions.

  • It’s Your Radio
    • Staten Island, New York, United States
    • Executive Producer
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
      • Staten Island, New York, United States

      Moderated the major aspects of podcast production including creative writing and researching. Provided the on-air commentary and booked guests for the below podcasts:“Hit Talkers”January 2016 - December 2017“3Count”February 2017 - November 2017

  • Keeping It Real Sports LLC
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Writer
      • Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
      • Greater New York City Area

      Gathered research and produced written material pertaining to Major League Baseball and WWE.

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Promotions Assistant
      • May 2013 - Aug 2015

      Executed in the promotional functions for WCBS-FM, WWFS-FM, 1010 WINS, WCBS-AM, and WFAN as the senior Promotions Assistant, providing leadership and mentoring the team. Facilitated all aspects of prize distribution for the completion of a successful promotion. Promoted the respective brands through marketing and public interaction to guarantee a valuable connection between station and its prospective listeners.

    • Promotions Intern
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      Facilitated the contest prize distribution process for WCBS-FM, WWFS-FM, 1010 WINS, and WCBS-AM for the completion of a successful promotion.

  • CBS Interactive
    • New York City Metropolitan Area
    • Assistant Producer
      • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
      • New York City Metropolitan Area

      Provided production assistance to Brad Blanks, an on-air radio personality for WCBS-FM's Scott Shannon in the Morning, for the Sydney Morning Herald series “Shooting Blanks.” Filmed all interview content at film premieres and various events, and further ensured the successful documentation of Blanks' experiences by contributing ideas in pre-production.

  • TalkShoe
    • New York City Metropolitan Area
    • Executive Producer
      • Apr 2009 - Apr 2014
      • New York City Metropolitan Area

      Moderated the major aspects of podcast production including creative writing and researching. Provided the on-air commentary and booked guests for the below podcasts:“Leading Off”April 2009 - September 2010“The Rich Rivera Show”October 2009 - May 2010“Discussion at Mid Night”December 2010 - April 2014

  • Dollar Tree Stores
    • Staten Island, New York
    • Sales Associate
      • Sep 2010 - May 2013
      • Staten Island, New York

      Organized and arranged every store aisle, case stack, and impulse section. Interacted with store customers on the public address system to provide information on sales. Responsible for all aspects of cashiering including counting money in register tills at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure corresponding amounts are correct, receive payments by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits, and issued receipts, refunds, credits, and change due to customers. Trained to open and close the retail store, collect cash register pick-ups, log financial information in store documents, and organize the contents of the store safe.

Education

  • 2010 - 2014
    St. John's University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication Arts
  • 2006 - 2010
    St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School
    Advanced Regents Diploma

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