Hi, I’m Brea Lassek, a Northwestern Medill-trained sports journalist specializing in podcasts, video editing, and sideline reporting. I’ve built a track record of creating engaging content for college softball and baseball, high school and community programs, and national audiences—producing podcasts, editing reels, and coordinating live broadcasts with hosts, coaches, and fans. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition, Descript, Slate, and WordPress, and I love turning insights from interviews into compelling stories that travel across streams, social media, and live events. I’m excited to continue growing with dynamic teams and tell the stories behind the moments that fans remember.

Brea Lassek

Hi, I’m Brea Lassek, a Northwestern Medill-trained sports journalist specializing in podcasts, video editing, and sideline reporting. I’ve built a track record of creating engaging content for college softball and baseball, high school and community programs, and national audiences—producing podcasts, editing reels, and coordinating live broadcasts with hosts, coaches, and fans. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition, Descript, Slate, and WordPress, and I love turning insights from interviews into compelling stories that travel across streams, social media, and live events. I’m excited to continue growing with dynamic teams and tell the stories behind the moments that fans remember.

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Hi, I’m Brea Lassek, a Northwestern Medill-trained sports journalist specializing in podcasts, video editing, and sideline reporting. I’ve built a track record of creating engaging content for college softball and baseball, high school and community programs, and national audiences—producing podcasts, editing reels, and coordinating live broadcasts with hosts, coaches, and fans.

I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition, Descript, Slate, and WordPress, and I love turning insights from interviews into compelling stories that travel across streams, social media, and live events. I’m excited to continue growing with dynamic teams and tell the stories behind the moments that fans remember.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Remote Podcast/Video Intern at D1BASEBALL
January 1, 2026 - Present
Edited reels of engaging moments from three D1Baseball for 158k Instagram followers; produced The D1Baseball Podcast; interacted with hosts and inputting b-roll into StreamYard for play-by-play, sideline reporting, and color analysis.
Freelance Color Commentator at Indy Ignite
January 1, 2025 - Present
Broadcast various sports for Chicago-land colleges and high schools; color commentator for Indy Ignite (Major League Volleyball) games.
Freelance Reporter & Social Media Host at HurrDAT Sports
July 1, 2021 - Present
Create fan-centered interview packages for social media, generating over 2.3 million views and 220k likes.
Social Media Editor at Six PG TV Podcasts
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Edited reels & swipe posts of engaging moments from six PG TV podcasts for 668k Instagram followers; published content during live showcases and events to drive broadcast viewership; developed graphics using Slate for cross-posting across main, youth, softball, and college baseball accounts.
Sideline Reporter & Digital Host
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Delivered sideline reports and interviews at showcases and tournaments.
Sports Director at WNUR Sports
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Oversaw and assigned broadcast teams for 150 live broadcasts of nine Northwestern sports teams; created and co-hosted Northwestern's first women's sports radio show weekly on WNUR 89.3.
Baseball Operations and Analytics Reporter at Hyannis Harbor Hawks
October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Updated statistics (Excel) and analyzed players weekly to evaluate Harbor Hawks' roster during pre-season; created social media content to explain advanced sabermetric analytics to the Harbor Hawks' general audience.
Sideline Reporter & In-Game Fan Experience Host at Cape Cod Baseball League
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Conducted pre- and post-game interviews with players, coaches and fans for YouTube livestream; reported and self-produced on-camera live shots between innings for two 43-game seasons and playoffs; selected as radio sideline reporter for All-Star Game; hosted in-game contests.
Remote Freelance Audio Editor at Pure Athlete Podcast
January 1, 2026 - Present
Remote freelance audio editor; edit audio episodes weekly using Adobe Premiere for distribution on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Editor & Producer
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Remote Podcast/Field Producer & Video Editor for college softball and baseball shows; produced, edited and hosted weekly content; created long-form features highlighting athletes and coaches.
Color Commentator at Indiana Ignite (Major League Volleyball)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided color commentary for Indiana Ignite games; broadcast various sports for Chicago-area colleges and high schools.
Freelance Audio Editor at Pure Athlete Podcast
January 1, 2026 - Present
Edit weekly audio episodes using Adobe Premiere for distribution on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Freelance Reporter & Social Media Host at Hurrd at Sports
July 1, 2021 - Present
Create fan-centered interview packages for social media; generated over 2.3 million views and 220k likes.
Remote Podcast/Field Producer & Video Editor at Perfect Game TV
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Produced, edited and hosted college softball and baseball shows weekly; co-hosted youth-focused show On Deck; produced long-form features highlighting athletes and coaches; created athlete shoots for broadcasts and banquets.
Social Media Editor at Perfect Game TV
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Edited reels & swipe posts for six PG TV podcasts; 668k Instagram followers; published content during live showcases to drive broadcast viewership; developed graphics using Slate across main, youth, softball, and college baseball accounts.
Reporter & Digital Host at Perfect Game TV
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Delivered sideline reports and interviews at showcases and tournaments; reported on-camera live shots between innings for multiple seasons.
Sideline Reporter & In-Game Fan Experience Host at Hyannis Harbor Hawks
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Conducted pre- and post-game interviews with players, coaches, and fans; reported on-camera live shots between innings for 43-game seasons and playoffs; featured in-game fan contests and events.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Medill Dean's List
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
North Western Council of 100 Trailblazer Award
May 1, 2023 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services