Live sports production professional with experience leading play-by-play broadcasting, directing multi-camera events, and managing broadcast operations. Skilled in IP-based audio/video workflows, graphics and replay systems, and on-air delivery across collegiate athletics and minor league baseball. Works across the full production lifecycle—from technical direction and live streaming to digital content creation and media relations—leveraging tools like vMix, NDI, Dante, OBS-style live operations, and Adobe Creative Cloud to produce engaging broadcasts and social content.

Joe Pratt

Live sports production professional with experience leading play-by-play broadcasting, directing multi-camera events, and managing broadcast operations. Skilled in IP-based audio/video workflows, graphics and replay systems, and on-air delivery across collegiate athletics and minor league baseball. Works across the full production lifecycle—from technical direction and live streaming to digital content creation and media relations—leveraging tools like vMix, NDI, Dante, OBS-style live operations, and Adobe Creative Cloud to produce engaging broadcasts and social content.

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Live sports production professional with experience leading play-by-play broadcasting, directing multi-camera events, and managing broadcast operations. Skilled in IP-based audio/video workflows, graphics and replay systems, and on-air delivery across collegiate athletics and minor league baseball.

Works across the full production lifecycle—from technical direction and live streaming to digital content creation and media relations—leveraging tools like vMix, NDI, Dante, OBS-style live operations, and Adobe Creative Cloud to produce engaging broadcasts and social content.

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Work Experience

Live Event Production Technical Director at Baylor Lariat
August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Provided live event technical direction and contributed to play-by-play broadcasting, digital content production, media relations, broadcast operations, production leadership, and production workflow development for Baylor Lariat coverage.
Live event production / Broadcast operations / Audio-visual systems (Live OBS Stream Guys, Video and Signal Routing) at Baylor Lariat Radio
March 1, 2025 - Present
Helped launch the Baylor Lariat’s first live radio broadcast in four years by revamping branding and the YouTube channel. Created new branding, produced live streams, and built graphics for all Lariat Radio broadcasts. Broadcast more than 100 NCAA football, basketball, baseball, and softball games over five semesters.
Broadcast and Media Relations Assistant Executive Producer at Baylor Lariat TV / Baylor Lariat Radio
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Served as play-by-play broadcaster and host for New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Baylor Lariat TV news. Produced daily game recaps, press releases, and game notes across the team’s 138-game season. Provided pregame and postgame hosting while delivering play-by-play and color commentary for more than 70 games. Created social media content including game highlight reels and video content. Helped lead a newsroom of 10 reporters and anchors while producing a weekly 30-minute news cast. Oversaw editorial planning, show rundowns, story selection, and overall direction of each show. Managed digital content distribution through YouTube and Baylor Lariat social platforms.
Video Production Manager and Broadcast Director at Cotuit Kettleers (Digital Network and Cape League TV)
August 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Led live broadcast operations for the Cotuit Kettleers, directing multi-camera productions for the Cotuit Kettleers Digital Network and Cape League TV. Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated a six-member broadcast/production staff. Assisted with installation of a new IP-based broadcast system, serving as primary liaison to the vendor. Oversaw camera operations, graphics, replay, streaming audio, and live production using vMix, NDI, Dante, PTZOptics, and Singular Live workflows. Developed operations manuals and established press box procedures. Produced digital content including highlights, YouTube videos, and interviews.
Video Production Manager and Broadcast Director at Cotuit Kettleers
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Led all live broadcast operations for Cotuit Kettleers, directing multi-camera productions for the Cotuit Kettleers Digital Network and Cape League TV. Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated a six-member production team. Oversaw camera operations, graphics, replay, streaming audio, and live production using vMix, NDI, Dante, PTZ optics, and Singular Live workflows; developed operations manuals and press box procedures; produced digital content including YouTube highlights and interviews.
Video Production Manager and Broadcast Director at Cotuit Kettleers (Cotuit Kettleers Digital Network and Cape League TV)
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Led live broadcast operations for the Cotuit Kettleers, directing multi-camera productions for the Kettleers Digital Network and Cape League TV. Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated a six-member broadcast and production staff. Assisted with installation of a new IP-based broadcast system and served as primary liaison to the vendor. Oversaw camera operations, graphics, replay, streaming audio, and live production using vMix, NDI, Dante, PTZ optics, and Singular Live workflows. Developed operational manuals and established press box procedures. Produced digital content including highlights, YouTube videos, and interviews.
Assistant Executive Producer / Broadcast Operations at Baylor Lariat TV / Baylor Lariat Radio
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Produced daily game recaps, press releases, and game notes for the team’s 138-game season. Served as pregame and postgame host while providing play-by-play and color commentary for more than 70 games. Created social media content including highlight reels and video content. Led the news room of 10 reporters and anchors while producing a weekly 30-minute newscast. Oversaw editorial planning, show rundowns, story selection, and overall direction of each show. Managed digital content distribution through YouTube and the Baylor Lariat’s social media platforms.
Broadcast and Media Relations / Producer (Sports) at Baylor Lariat
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Assisted executive producer and served as play-by-play broadcaster, host, and color commentator. Produced daily game recaps, press releases, and game notes; managed digital content distribution via YouTube and social platforms; led a newsroom and anchored a weekly newscast while overseeing editorial planning and show rundown/direction.
Live Sports Production | Broadcast Operations (Broadcast Producer / Play-by-Play Host) at New Hampshire Fisher Cats
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Served as play-by-play broadcaster, host, and producer for daily game recaps and media content as part of the team’s season coverage. Contributed to game hosting and on-air commentary responsibilities.
Live Event Production / Technical Director / Play-by-Play Broadcaster (roles held during Bayor Lariat TV/Radio experience) at Baylor Lariat (TV/Radio)
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Contributed to live event production and technical directing, supporting multi-camera broadcasting and broadcast operations. Worked with signal routing (SDI/HDMI/NDI), graphics workflows, and post-production/editing using Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audacity. Supported live OBS stream operations and digital content creation and publishing to YouTube and web platforms such as WordPress/Wix, where applicable.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism at Baylor University
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism at Baylor University
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism at Baylor University
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025

Qualifications

All-American Honorable Mention (SAAC J im Nantz Awards 2024 - 2nd Place, Broadcast Sports Story)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards (2023)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
All-American Honorable Mention (STAAJ Jim Nantz Awards) — Broadcast Sports Story
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
STAAJ Jim Nantz Awards 2nd Place — Broadcast Sports Story
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
All-American Honorable Mention (STAAt Jim Nantz Awards) — 2024 (Broadcaster Sports Story)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
STAAt Jim Nantz Awards — Place (Broadcast Sports Story)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services