Jared Barton

Jared Barton

Public Address Announcer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sports Producer at KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh

  • Education

    • Canon-McMillan School District

      2009 - 2013
      High School
    • S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Broadcast and Digital Journalism
    • Syracuse University

      2013 - 2017
      BS Broadcast and Digital Journalism 3.7 GPA

      S.I. Newhouse School of Public CommunicationsBroadcast and Digital Journalism MajorSport Management Minor

  • Experience

    • Lil Macs Youth Football Association

      Sept 2009 - Nov 2012
      Public Address Announcer

      Public Address Announcing duties for the youth football gamesNotable games including the Greater Route 19 Football League Championship Series in November 2010.

    • PONY Baseball and Softball

      Mar 2010 - Aug 2016
      Umpire

      Umpire Youth Baseball ages 5-18 years old for the Canon Mac Youth Baseball Association and Pittsburgh Outlaws.

    • Canon-McMillan Senior High School

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

      Public address announcing duties for the varsity baseball program at Canon McMillan High School Play-By-Play announcing for Varsity Hockey Team. Morning announcements and morning program at Canon-McMillan High School

      • Public Address Announcer

        Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
      • Play-By-Play Broadcaster

        Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
      • Lead Anchor

        Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
    • Lindenwood Golf Course and Banquet Facility

      Jun 2013 - Dec 2018
      Grounds Crew

      Greenskeeping on a daily basis in the summer, maintenance of facilites and equipment. Duties including mowing, hole cutting, cup resetting, sand trap maintenance and servicing, weed whacking, cleaning of ponds, dirt removal, washing of equipment, tree and bush trimming, line painting, pegging, and custodial services.

    • Syracuse University

      Sept 2013 - May 2017

      Play by Play and Color Commentator for the Cuse TV broadcasts of Syracuse Athletics. Heard on ESPN 97.7 Syracuse and seen on ESPN 3. I have worked Women's Volleyball, Women's Ice Hockey and Women's Lacrosse broadcasts. Run the Information Desk at the two student centers on campus. Work in the back office of the Schine Student Center to schedule events for student, academic and administrative organizations in different locations on campus. Also open and close the buildings that are in operation, while setting up for events and breaking past events down. Run the Information Desk at the two student centers on campus. Work in the back office of the Schine Student Center to schedule events for student, academic and administrative organizations in different locations on campus.

      • Play-by-Play Broadcaster

        Oct 2015 - May 2017
      • Venue Manager | Event and Technical Services

        Apr 2015 - May 2017
      • Shift Manager | Reservations and Building Operations

        Jan 2014 - May 2017
      • Information and Event Scheduling

        Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
    • CitrusTV

      Aug 2014 - May 2017
      Sports Staff, Anchor, On-Air Talent, Producer
    • WJPZ Radio

      Nov 2014 - May 2017
      Sports Staff, Play-by-Play Broadcaster, On-Air Talent, Producer

      Morning Sports Update Anchor, host of "The Sunday Morning Pregame"​ on Sundays from 8-10am, host and associate producer for live broadcasts of Women's Basketball, women's lacrosse and High School Football, Social media coordinator for live broadcasts. Play by play broadcaster for broadcasts.

    • WERW Radio

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Radio DJ/Host

      Host of an hour sports talk radio show called the Sports Guys. The show discusses both local and national topics within the big four sports as well as collegiate athletics.

    • KDKA-TV

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
      Sports/News Intern
    • Pikewood Creative

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
      Stage Manager

      Stage Manager for the online production of the Pony League World Series on MLB.com.

    • WAER

      Sept 2015 - May 2017
      Sports Staff, Play-By-Play Broadcaster, On-Air Talent, Host, Producer

      Morning and Afternoon Sports Update Anchor Producer of content for pregame shows (SU Football, Basketball and Lacrosse)Studio Host of Syracuse Athletics broadcastsEngineer and Producer of Syracuse Athletic Broadcasts

    • NBC Sports

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      Shot Selector/Logger - Rio Olympics
    • KDKA-TV

      Jun 2017 - now
      Sports Producer

      Producer of 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm sportscasts. Producer of Steelers Kickoff, Steelers Extra Point, Steelers Camp Shows, Steelers Playoff Specials, Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call, #1 Cochran Sports Showdown as well as other ancillary programming.

    • WJPA Radio

      Jun 2017 - Nov 2023
      News Anchor/Reporter/Sports Broadcaster

      Part-time/Fill-in News Anchor/Reporter working weekends, holidays and vacations.

    • Pittsburgh Crewing Company

      Dec 2017 - now
      Stage Manager, Spotter

      Provide Stage Managing and Spotting for Television Sports Broadcasts around the area. Broadcasts include Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason Games and ESPN's coverage of the NCAA DII Football Playoffs.

    • PAC Sports Network

      Jan 2018 - now
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Sales Associate

      Provide Television Play-by-Play, commentary and conduct interviews for Presidents' Athletic Conference Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer and Lacrosse. Also work roles such as producer and camera operator when needed.

    • North Allegheny School District

      Mar 2018 - now
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Public Address Announcer

      Play-by-Play and Color Commentator for football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball and wrestling on the North Allegheny Sports Network

    • Pittsburgh's CW (WPCW-TV)

      Oct 2019 - Nov 2021
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster

      Television Play-by-Play duties for WPIAL High School Football on Pittsburgh's CW. Games included regular season, playoffs and the conference championships at Acrisure Stadium.

    • Big 56 Conference

      Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster

      Radio Play-by-Play duties for WPIAL 5A and 6A Girls and Boys High School Basketball on the TribLive High School Sports Network

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      Sept 2021 - now
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Public Address Announcer

      Provide Television Play-by-Play for Carnegie Mellon University Football, Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (Football) and UAA (Basketball/Volleyball.)

    • Chatham University

      Mar 2022 - May 2023
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Public Address Announcer

      Provide Television Play-by-Play/PA for Chatham University Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball in the Presidents' Athletic Conference

    • Bethany College

      Jun 2023 - now
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Public Address Announcer
    • Pittsburgh Steelers

      Nov 2023 - now
      Play-by-Play Broadcaster

      Television Play-by-Play duties for the WPIAL High School Football Championships presented by the Pittsburgh Steelers on KDKA+ (WPKD) and NFHS Network. District championships take place at Acrisure Stadium.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse

      University of Pittsburgh
      Mar 2018
    • Umpire

      PONY Baseball and Softball
      Mar 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      Excellence in Video/Broadcast Sports Journalism The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania - 59th Annual Golden Quill Awards May 2023 Coverage of Franco Harris' death in December of 2022 including the "Immaculate Reflection" hour-long special on the play and Franco's legacy in Pittsburgh.
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      Marie Torre Memorial Award for Video/Broadcast Journalism The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania - 59th Annual Golden Quill Awards May 2023 Coverage of Franco Harris' death in December of 2022 including the "Immaculate Reflection" hour-long special on the play and Franco's legacy in Pittsburgh.
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      Syracuse Press Club Award Syracuse Press Club May 2017 1st Place for best Radio Sports Show 2nd Place for best Radio Sports Story
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      Newhouse School of Public Communications Dean's List Syracuse University May 2015
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      Newhouse School of Public Communications Dean's List Syracuse University Jan 2015
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List Syracuse University May 2014
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      National Society of Collegiate Scholars: Syracuse University Chapter The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List Syracuse University Dec 2013
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      Outstanding Citizenship Award Pittsburgh Tribune Review Apr 2013
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      National Honor Society - May 2012
    • Awarded to Jared Barton
      C.H.A.M.P.S. Award Canon McMillan School District Jun 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • 4th Degree Knight

      Issued by Knights of Columbus on Jan 2013
      Knights of ColumbusAssociated with Jared Barton
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Holy Rosary Church Youth Group on Jan 2007
      Holy Rosary Church Youth GroupAssociated with Jared Barton
    • Ice Attendant/Promotions Volunteer

      Issued by Syracuse Crunch on Jan 2016
      Syracuse CrunchAssociated with Jared Barton