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Radio Play-by-Play
University of Illinois, Fighting Illini Sports Properties, 2016 - present
Lead announcer for Illinois baseball and softball (2016-present)
Fill-in, Illinois men's and women's basketball and volleyball
Past
Sioux Falls Canaries baseball (2010-2014)
Rockford RiverHawks baseball (2009)
Parkland College baseball, softball, basketball (2008-2009)
High school basketball
High school football
Fill-in, Illinois men's and women's basketball and volleyball
Past
Sioux Falls Canaries baseball (2010-2014)
Rockford RiverHawks baseball (2009)
Parkland College baseball, softball, basketball (2008-2009)
High school basketball
High school football
TV Play-by-Play
Big Ten Network +, 2020 - present
Big Ten men's and women's basketball
Big Ten volleyball
Big Ten women's soccer
Big Ten men's & women's gymnastics
Big Ten men's and women's tennis
Big Ten volleyball
Big Ten women's soccer
Big Ten men's & women's gymnastics
Big Ten men's and women's tennis
Past
Midwest Professional Basketball Association
USCAA Small College Baseball World Series
NCCAA Div.-II Volleyball National Championship
Midwest Professional Basketball Association
USCAA Small College Baseball World Series
NCCAA Div.-II Volleyball National Championship
On-Air Host / Operations Manager
News Talk 1400-AM, Champaign, Ill. (2010-present)
- Host, daily afternoon show "SportsTalk with Scott Beatty"
- Host, wraparound pregame and postgame coverage of Illinois football and basketball, "Fighting Illini Gameday."
- Oversight of staff and operations for three-station cluster
- Fill-in host for morning talk show
Past Employment & Experience
Broadcaster/Media Relations Director, Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball (2010-2014)
Broadcaster/Media Assistant, Rockford RiverHakws Baseball (2009)
Sports Director, WPCD 88.7 FM, Champaign, Ill. (2008-09)
Broadcaster/Media Assistant, Rockford RiverHakws Baseball (2009)
Sports Director, WPCD 88.7 FM, Champaign, Ill. (2008-09)
Additional Radio
On-Air Personality / Talk Show Host
News Anchor & Reporting
Sportscasts
News Anchor & Reporting
Sportscasts
Engineering
Fill-in audio engineer, Fighting Illini Sports Properties (Learfield Sports)
Related Skills
Emcee and public speaking
Corporate Sponsorships
Radio Advertising Sales
Radio traffic (Visual Traffic)
Radio automation software
Audio editing and production
Social Media
Adobe Creative Suite software (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Audition, InDesign, etc.)
MS Office
Corporate Sponsorships
Radio Advertising Sales
Radio traffic (Visual Traffic)
Radio automation software
Audio editing and production
Social Media
Adobe Creative Suite software (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Audition, InDesign, etc.)
MS Office
Awards
- News-Gazette Media Employee of the Year 2016
- 1st Place, Best Radio Play-by-Play, 2016 Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Award
- 2015 Finalist for Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Award for Best Radio News Reporter, Best Hard News Story and Best Radio Light Feature.
Affiliations
Education
B.M.E. with High Honors, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
References
- Brian Barnhart, Voice of University of Illinois football and men's basketball
- Luke Reiff, Fighting Illini Sports Properties & Hoosier Sports Properties
- Cassie Arner, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, External, University of Illinois
Scott is a consummate pro. He pays great attention to detail and is eager to help in areas that are outside his direct responsibilities. A true team player and a wonderful representative for his employer both on and off the air.
-Jon Chelesnik, Owner/CEO Sportscasters Talent Agency of America
-Jon Chelesnik, Owner/CEO Sportscasters Talent Agency of America