(August 22, 2019) The first sportscasting job after college can be the hardest one to get. Mission accomplished for Reily Chestnut. The recent graduate of Texas State University is joining Hub City Radio in Aberdeen, SD as an on-air talent and play-by-play broadcaster.
He learned of the opportunity through STAA. “I called the PD to see if they were still taking applications. I sent in my cover letter and resume with demo pieces and I got a call back two hours later,” Chestnut recalls. “Two hours after that, I was offered me the job.”
Chestnut spent the last two and a half years as sports director for TSU’s campus radio station. He’ll be building upon that experience in Aberdeen. “I get to focus heavily on refining my craft and becoming a better play-by-play broadcaster,” said Chestnut.
At the TSU radio station it was Chestnut’s responsibility to train a team in game coverage, online story creations, live tweeting and broadcasting games. He also worked as a play-by-play broadcaster for The Sun Radio Network in Austin, Texas.
Chestnut joined STAA in May. “Make the most out of all that STAA has to offer,” he suggests to new STAA members. “It’s got too much to not fully utilize the tips that you apply to your work.”