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Hi, I’m Menno Schilder, a passionate sports commentator and journalist based in Utrecht. With over a decade of experience in live sports broadcasting, I specialize in football, tennis, and various other sports, providing engaging live commentary and in-depth reporting. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love capturing the action as it unfolds.
I have a strong background in multimedia journalism, having worked with multiple news and sports outlets like ESPN, NH Nieuws, Omroep West, and RTV Utrecht. Whether it’s producing detailed reports, conducting interviews, or creating specials on football players, my goal is to bring stories to life through both words and visuals.
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Language
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Work Experience
Live-commentator/verslaggever at ESPN
November 1, 2024 - PresentProviding live TV commentary and reporting for matches from the Azerion Women’s Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
Freelance camjo, radio- en tv verslaggever at NH Nieuws/Sport
August 1, 2023 - PresentDelivering live radio commentary of professional football matches involving clubs like Ajax, AZ, and FC Volendam; working as a camjo during matches; producing video items for NH Nieuws and NH Sport.
Freelance camjo, radio- en tv Verslaggever at Omroep West
August 1, 2023 - PresentProviding live radio commentary for football matches in the second and third divisions; creating video items and reports using camjo for TV and online platforms of Omroep West.
Freelance sportverslaggever and camjo at RTV Utrecht and FC Utrecht TV
June 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025Live radio commentary for the sports program Namen en Rugnummers covering various sports including football, tennis, water polo, handball, motocross, rugby, hockey, fierljeppen, table tennis, and volleyball. Produced weekly video items for FC Utrecht TV during the football season including previews, background stories, goal clips, and special reports.
Beeldredacteur at FOX Sports
August 1, 2015 - July 29, 2025Preparing, inputting, and producing all titles during football matches from the Dutch Eredivisie and KNVB Beker.
Redacteur/verslaggever (stage) at NOS Langs De Lijn
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Editorial duties including pre-producing items, writing texts, editing Sunday top 5, selecting interviews, producing and editing radio reports, on-location assistance, and writing website articles.
Voorlichter at Hogeschool Utrecht
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Providing information and enthusiasm to secondary school students about the Journalism program; giving presentations, organizing tours, and contributing to open days.
Sportverslaggever (stage) at RTV Rijnmond
December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025Editorial duties including pre-producing items, writing sports blocks, website articles, live football match reporting, recording and editing radio reports, and conducting television interviews.
Presentator/interviewer at Intacto Media
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Freelance preparation and presentation of corporate media interviews and reports.
Redacteur at HET Sportmagazine
June 30, 2012 - July 29, 2025Conducted portrait interviews with former professional footballers and had an own magazine column 'voetbalzaken'.
Commentator op de blindentribune at AZ and Feyenoord Eredivisie clubs
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025Live match commentary for Eredivisie, European, and Cup matches for visually impaired spectators.
Verslaggever en interviewer at RTV Alkmaar
January 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025Live match commentary for amateur football, interviews, previews, and radio/TV reporting.
Telemarketeer at Callcenter Search en results
December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025Calling Dutch companies to inform them about the T-Mobile network and offers.
Interviewer at LeF bonusprogramma School voor Journalistiek Utrecht
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025Interviewing notable guests from journalism for large student and faculty audiences, including various well-known personalities.
Verslaggever at West Friesland Radio
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025Live football commentary for amateur matches.
Stagiair at Regio22 Televisie
June 19, 2009 - July 29, 2025Developing reports, writing web texts, planning and preparing reports for cameramen/presenters, contacting involved parties, and content checking.
Stagiair at Noord Hollands Dagblad
January 15, 2006 - July 29, 2025Supporting interviews, writing short column notes, and reacting to current events.
Live-commentator / Verslaggever at ESPN
November 1, 2024 - PresentProviding live TV commentary and reporting on matches in the Azerion Vrouwen Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
Freelance Camjo, Radio- and TV-verslaggever at NH Nieuws/Sport
August 1, 2023 - PresentConducting live radio coverage of professional football matches in Noord-Holland, working as camjo for match coverage, and producing items for NH Nieuws and NH Sport.
Freelance Camjo, Radio- and TV Verslaggever at Omroep West
August 1, 2023 - PresentDelivering live radio coverage for Radio West Sport program, covering football matches from second and third divisions, and preparing items and reports for TV and online.
Freelance Sportverslaggever and Camjo at RTV Utrecht and FC Utrecht TV
June 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025Live radio reporting on various sports during the weekend, producing two weekly items for FC Utrecht TV including previews, background stories, goals highlight clips, and specials on players and topics.
Beeldredacteur at FOX Sports
August 1, 2015 - July 29, 2025Preparing, entering, and producing titles during Eredivisie and KNVB Beker football matches.
Redacteur / Verslaggever (internship) at NOS Langs De Lijn
November 30, 2013 - July 29, 2025Editing and preparing items, writing texts, producing and editing radio reports, assisting on location, and writing website articles during a three-month internship.
Voorlichter at Hogeschool Utrecht
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Informing and motivating secondary school students about the journalism program, organizing presentations and tours, and supporting open days.
Sportverslaggever (internship) at RTV Rijnmond
November 30, 2012 - July 29, 2025Editing items, writing sports blocks, live football coverage, recording and editing radio reports, and conducting interviews during a three-month internship.
Presentator / Interviewer at Intacto Media
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Preparing media-related reports, presenting and interviewing for company videos as a freelancer.
Redacteur at HET Sportmagazine
June 30, 2012 - July 29, 2025Conducting portrait interviews with former professional footballers, managing a football affairs column in an online magazine.
Commentator on Blindentribune at Eredivisieclubs AZ and Feyenoord
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025Live match commentary for visually impaired spectators during Eredivisie, European, and Cup matches.
Sports Reporter at RTV Alkmaar
January 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025Live match coverage, interviews, previews, reportages for radio and TV, and writing website texts.
Live-commentator/Verslaggever at ESPN
November 1, 2024 - PresentProviding live TV commentary and reporting for matches in the Azerion Vrouwen Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
Freelance Camjo, Radio- en TV-verslaggever at NH Nieuws/Sport
August 1, 2023 - PresentConducting live radio commentary on professional football matches on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons for clubs like Ajax, AZ, and FC Volendam. Producing video items through camjo for NH Nieuws and NH Sport.
Freelance Camjo, Radio- en TV-verslaggever at Omroep West
August 1, 2023 - PresentDelivering live radio commentary for football matches in the second and third divisions on Saturdays for Radio West Sport. Producing items and reports through camjo for TV and online platforms.
Freelance Sportverslaggever / Camjo at RTV Utrecht & FC Utrecht TV
June 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025Providing live radio coverage of various sports including football, tennis, water polo, handball, motorcross, rugby, hockey, fierljeppen, table tennis, and volleyball. Producing twice-weekly video items during the football season for FC Utrecht TV encompassing previews, background stories, goal clips, and specials.
Beeldredacteur at FOX Sports
August 1, 2015 - July 29, 2025Preparing, inserting, and producing all possible titles during Eredivisie and KNVB Beker football matches.
Redacteur/Verslaggever (Stage) at NOS Langs De Lijn
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Editing, producing radio reports, writing articles for the website, assisting on location, and preparing content during a three-month internship.
Voorlichter at Hogeschool Utrecht
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Informing and motivating secondary school students about the Journalism program, giving presentations, organizing school tours, and assisting with open days.
Sportverslaggever (Stage) at RTV Rijnmond
December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025Producing sports items, writing sports blocks, reporting live football commentary, and filming TV interviews during a three-month internship.
Presentator/Interviewer at Intacto Media
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Preparing and presenting reports and interviews for company films as a freelancer.
Education
HBO Journalistiek at Hogeschool Utrecht Faculteit Communicatie en Journalistiek
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014Commercieel Medewerker Marketing en Communicatie MBO niveau 4 at Horizon College locatie Hoorn
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Vmbo Gemengde Leerweg at Scholengemeenschap Tabor locatie D'ampte
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Bachelor of Arts at Hogeschool Utrecht, Faculteit Communicatie en Journalistiek
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014MBO level 4 Diploma at Horizon college locatie Hoorn
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009VMBO Diploma at Scholengemeenschap Tabor locatie D’ampte
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007HBO Journalistiek at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014MBO Commercieel Medewerker Marketing en Communicatie at Horizon college locatie Hoorn
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Vmbo Gemengde Leerweg at Scholengemeenschap Tabor locatie D’ampte
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Qualifications
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