SETH BERGER
4151 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60613 | [email protected] | (773) 899-2075
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin | Bachelor of Journalism | Moody College of Communication
Honors Program | Sports Media Minor | Graduation Expected May 2025 | GPA: 3.97/4.0
Relevant Coursework:
Journalism Fundamentals, Media Studies, Digital Storytelling, Reporting,
Sports Media, Media Law
Achieved Honors: Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society, Kappa Tau Alpha National Journalism
Honor Society, UT College Scholar, Dean’s List, Moody Honors College
Organizations: Zeta Beta Tau, KVRX 91.7 FM, Business of Sports Summit Programming Committee,
Texas Business Leaders, The Corral Core Team
WORK EXPERIENCE
Weigel Broadcasting Co., Chicago, IL | News Intern, On The Block | Summer 2024
• Produced stories and appeared on air
• Wrote episode descriptions, assigned scripts and web posts
• Filmed B-roll/MOS, transcribed interviews and conducted Zoom interviews
• Assisted producers with scheduling guests and developing stories
• Coordinated with the legal department and updated content trackers
• Attended learning and networking events with leadership executives
Synergy Sports, Chicago, IL | Baseball Video Scout | Summer 2023 and Summer 2024
• Organized and categorized data for college baseball games
• Analyzed game footage and assisted coaches/scouts with film and data distribution
• Managed production and filming for MLB underclass showcases
Audio Up Media, Los Angeles, CA | Intern | Summer 2022
• Organized and cataloged songs by artist and project
• Managed IMDbPro content and podcast catalogs
• Scouted talent for podcasts and wrote descriptions for Lipps Service with Scott Lipps
• Attended production meetings and assisted with event planning in New York City and Los
Angeles
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The Full-Court Press | Founder | Fall 2023 and School Year 2024-2025
• Founded a weekly sports radio show on KVRX 91.7 FM
• Developed content, engaged listener and managed sound equipment
• Applied knowledge of FCC regulations
Texas Longhorns Athletic Department | Volunteer | 2024-2025
• Assist with gameday setup in the press box and administrative work
Texas Business of Sports Summit 2024
• Researched and invited speakers, coordinated event format, collaborated with committees
The Walk-On Podcast | Founder | 2020-2021
• Hosted a bi-weekly sports podcast, interviewed athletes, edited and promoted content
Top Tier Baseball National Travel Team and Walter Payton College Prep Baseball Team
• Team Member and Key Player | 2017-2021
• Awarded Chicago Public League All-City first baseman title
PROFICIENT SKILLS
Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, iNEWS, Garage Band, Twitter/X, Instagram
LinkedIn