1. MATTHEW R. JOHNSON 218.464.2140 • mattytheole@hotmail.com
723 Kenwood Ave., Apt. 104 • Duluth, MN 55811
BROADCASTER/JOURNALIST
Highly skilled, enthusiastic, and energetic Journalist with 14+ years of
experience in live sports television and radio, managing fellow broadcasters
and board operators, and establishing loyal viewers/listeners. Proven
capability to successfully attract core audiences, work fast under pressure, and
perform live with virtually no errors.
Valuable team player recognized for accepting new challenges, delivering
timely information, and conducting in-depth interviews. Dedicated reporter
with superb writing ability, exceptional computer expertise, strong sense of
initiative, high activity level, and outstanding work ethic.
EXPERTISE
• News Writing & Editing
• Sports Analysis
• Play-By-Play Announcing
• Color Commentary
• On-Air Interviews
• Remote Broadcasting
• Print & On-Line Articles
• Website Maintenance
TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO
Microsoft Word • QuarkXPress • Adobe Photoshop • WordPress
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & VALUE
 Demonstrated ability to multitask numerous responsibilities and assignments for broadcast, print,
and web tasks, creating superior materials both “off-the-cuff” and within tight deadlines.
 Served as the voice of broadcasts of University of Wisconsin-Superior men’s and women’s
basketball games for 91.3 FM KUWS, Superior, WI, from 2010-15. Performed memorable commentary
of University of Wisconsin-Superior’s first-ever women’s basketball conference championship during the
2014-15 season.
 Conducted interviews with numerous NCAA Division III sports personalities for radio/television
broadcasts and newspaper publications, including two USA Men’s Gymnastics athletes competing at the
2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
 LinkedIn.com profile: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?
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CAREER TIMELINE
DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE, News/Sports Assistant 2015-Present
BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM, National College Basketball Columnist 2015-Present
RANTSPORTS, Irvine, CA, Big Ten Basketball Writer 2014-2015
91.3 FM KUWS, Superior, WI, Sports Broadcaster 2010–2015
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR, Superior, WI 2007–2015
Staff Sports Writer (2010–2015)
Radio Play-by-Play Announcer (2010–2015)
Television Color Analyst, MY 9 Sports Network (2007–2008)
ESPN / WEBC AM 560, Superior, WI, Radio Color Commentator 2010–2015
ASHLAND DAILY PRESS, Ashland, WI, Sports Writer 2001–2008
EDUCATION
MA in Speech/Communications, 3.96 GPA, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR, Superior, WI, 2012
BA in English, ST. OLAF COLLEGE, Northfield, MN, 2001