Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Coaching Leadership Experience
Websites
Additional Sports Industry Experience
Broadcasting Media Experience
Timeline
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Taylor Novinger

Taylor Novinger

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Summary

Dynamic sports broadcaster with a proven track record at Columbia International University Athletics, excelling in live play-by-play and audience engagement. Skilled in game analysis and statistical breakdown, I create compelling narratives that captivate fans and enhance coverage. Adept in Adobe Creative Suite, I thrive in collaborative broadcast environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Writer

Air Traffic Control 7v7
05.2026 - Current
  • Evaluate top 14U, 15U, and 18U quarterbacks and wide receivers
  • Publish player rankings and analysis across social media platforms
  • Conduct interviews with athletes and coaches throughout South Carolina

Public Address Announcer

North Central Softball
03.2026 - Current
  • Deliver in-stadium announcing, including lineups and game action
  • Create an engaging and energetic atmosphere for fans

Play-by-Play Announcer

Sumter P-15 American Legion Baseball (JAMZ 92.3/93.3 FM)
06.2025 - Current
  • Called multiple STAA Plays of the Week
  • Conduct on-air interviews with coaches and players
  • Produce supporting content including graphics and social media posts
  • Build strong relationships with team personnel to enhance coverage

Play-by-Play Announcer

Crestwood High School Football (JAMZ 92.3/93.3 FM)
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead live radio broadcasts for varsity football
  • Create engaging, fast-paced game narratives for listeners
  • Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth, high-quality broadcasts

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Columbia International University Athletics
02.2023 - Current
  • Deliver live play-by-play for baseball and men's/women's basketball
  • Provide real-time analysis of game strategy, player performance, and key moments
  • Contributed to 4 NAIA Plays of the Week through standout calls
  • Engage audiences with clear, energetic, and professional storytelling

Game Day Staff / Field Crew

Columbia Fireflies (MiLB)
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supported field preparation and in-game operations
  • Gained professional-level insight into baseball game execution

Statistician

Columbia International University Athletics
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Recorded official statistics for baseball and softball games
  • Provided real-time data to support broadcast accuracy

Scoreboard Operator (Baseball)

Columbia International University Athletics
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed live scoreboard operations during games

Education

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Columbia International University
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Sports Management

Columbia International University
01.2022

Skills

  • Live Play-by-Play Broadcasting
  • Sports Storytelling & Audience Engagement
  • Game Analysis & Strategic Breakdown
  • On-Air Communication & Presence
  • Statistical Analysis (Baseball & Basketball)
  • Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office
  • Content Creation & Social Media
  • Team Collaboration & Broadcast Production

Coaching Leadership Experience

  • Defensive Coordinator / Offensive Coordinator, North Central Middle School Football, 2025, 2027, Helped lead program turnaround, improving from a 1-win season to a 4-4 record in 2025., Coordinated offensive and defensive units while coaching multiple position groups (QB, WR, DB, RB), Conduct film study, opponent scouting, and game planning, Transitioned to defensive leadership role to expand full-game understanding in fall of 2026.
  • Offensive Coordinator / QB / DB Coach, Pelion Middle School Football, 2024, 2025, Designed offensive game plans and coached skill position players, Developed expertise in player evaluation and performance analysis, Apply coaching insights directly to broadcast commentary

Additional Sports Industry Experience

Game Day Staff / Field Crew, Columbia Fireflies (MiLB), 04/22, 2023, Supported field preparation and in-game operations, Gained professional-level insight into baseball game execution

Broadcasting Media Experience

  • Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Columbia International University Athletics, 02/23, Present, Deliver live play-by-play for baseball and men's/women's basketball, Provide real-time analysis of game strategy, player performance, and key moments, Contributed to 4 NAIA Plays of the Week through standout calls, Engage audiences with clear, energetic, and professional storytelling
  • Play-by-Play Announcer, Crestwood High School Football (JAMZ 92.3/93.3 FM), 08/24, Present, Lead live radio broadcasts for varsity football, Create engaging, fast-paced game narratives for listeners, Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth, high-quality broadcasts
  • Play-by-Play Announcer, Sumter P-15 American Legion Baseball (JAMZ 92.3/93.3 FM), 06/25, Present, Called multiple STAA Plays of the Week, Conduct on-air interviews with coaches and players, Produce supporting content including graphics and social media posts, Build strong relationships with team personnel to enhance coverage
  • Public Address Announcer, North Central Softball, 03/26, Present, Deliver in-stadium announcing, including lineups and game action, Create an engaging and energetic atmosphere for fans
  • Sports Writer, Air Traffic Control 7v7, 05/26, Present, Evaluate top 14U, 15U, and 18U quarterbacks and wide receivers, Publish player rankings and analysis across social media platforms, Conduct interviews with athletes and coaches throughout South Carolina
  • Statistician, Columbia International University Athletics, 02/22, 05/22, Recorded official statistics for baseball and softball games, Provided real-time data to support broadcast accuracy
  • Scoreboard Operator (Baseball), Columbia International University Athletics, 2020, 2021, Managed live scoreboard operations during games

Timeline

Sports Writer

Air Traffic Control 7v7
05.2026 - Current

Public Address Announcer

North Central Softball
03.2026 - Current

Play-by-Play Announcer

Sumter P-15 American Legion Baseball (JAMZ 92.3/93.3 FM)
06.2025 - Current

Play-by-Play Announcer

Crestwood High School Football (JAMZ 92.3/93.3 FM)
08.2024 - Current

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Columbia International University Athletics
02.2023 - Current

Game Day Staff / Field Crew

Columbia Fireflies (MiLB)
04.2022 - 01.2023

Statistician

Columbia International University Athletics
02.2022 - 05.2022

Scoreboard Operator (Baseball)

Columbia International University Athletics
01.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Columbia International University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Sports Management

Columbia International University
Taylor Novinger