Joe Stiglich
(949) 648-STAA
On-Camera Reporting ~ Announcing ~ Online/Print Reporting ~ Public Relations
PROFILE
- Versatile journalist with qualifications spanning on-camera TV work, including game coverage, sideline reporting, pregame/postgame studio analysis, and interviews, to hosting podcasts and blogs along with traditional news/print media and contemporary, social media-driven reporting
- Recognized with Employee Excellence Award for 2014 World Series coverage
- Have reported on events including World Series, AFC Championship and Daytona 500
- Extensive writing background, with track record of consistently meeting critical deadlines
- Talent for conducting one-on-one interviews to generate personal narratives and deliver engaging, informative human interest features/stories
CAREER TRACK
RADIO PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER, Vallejo Admirals-Vallejo CA 2018- Independently called games for professional baseball team; shared broadcast with partner
- Conducted engaging daily pregame and postgame interviews with players and coaches
- As “A’s Insider” in multimedia position, delivered on-camera pregame and postgame reporting and hosted weekly A’s podcast as well as wrote online articles about team
- Concurrently managed extensive social media public relations including fan interaction via Facebook Live and Periscope
One of Northern California's largest newspaper chains
Oakland A's Beat Writer; 2007-2012
- Provided expert daily A’s coverage, from breaking news and multiple deadline-driven daily written stories to human interest features on players
- As A’s blog host, additionally offered daily analysis and interfaced with fans
- Successfully reported on broad-range sporting events of national interest, including 2010 and 2012 World Series, AFC Championship Game and 2006 Daytona 500
- Expanded reporting to serve as publication’s primary golf writer and cover varied high school sports; included De La Salle High’s national record 151-game winning streak
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Journalism, Arizona State University-Tempe; 2000
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, University of California-Berkeley; 1997
AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Active Member, Baseball Writers Association of America; 2007-present
Vote for Hall of Fame and various end-of-year awards, including Most Valuable Player
Chaired Bay Area Chapter; 2012
Volunteer Coach, Antioch Little League program; current
Supporter/Donor, Food for the Poor, Feed the Children and Meals on Wheels
REFERENCES
David Koppett, VP of Content, NBC Sports Bay Area
Geoff James, Former digital editor, NBC Sports Bay Area
Larry Kane, Longtime broadcast reporter; media consultant for various news outlets