Grant Dillon is a student at Full Sail University studying sportscasting. He grew up in Portland, Oregon and has always wanted to work in sports. His goals are to initially get an entry-level position at ESPN as a spotter, then become a reporter for ESPN. His long term goal is to become a TV broadcaster for ESPN. He believes focusing on storytelling and facts about players can help audiences enjoy games more.

1. PERSONAL BRAND EXPLORATION
Grant Dillon
Project & Portfolio I: Week 3
January 26, 2020

2. Grant Dillon grew up in Portland, Oregon and attended
Lakeridge High School. He is an avid sports fan with his
favorite being basketball. He has always wanted to be
around sports for a living and is jumping at the opportunity
that Full Sail has given him. He believes that hard work and
dedication can accomplish almost anything. Grant wants to
give basketball fans a more enjoyable listening experience
with his work.
IDENTITY

3. PROFESSION
Potential Job Titles:
• Announcer
• Reporter
• Spotter/Statistician
Guy-Next-Door Archetype - Helping
viewers and listeners understand the game
and players better through stories and
interesting facts in an entertaining way.
Sportscasting for ESPN/NBA

4. • DEMOGRAPHICS: 76% male, 35-54
years of age. Median income of 78K per
year, 48% graduated college.
• PSYCHOGRAPHICS: Enjoys most team
sports and some individual sports as well.
Beliefs all across the board, but mostly
progressive.
• IDEAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Tonya
Cornileus, Vice President of HR. Lee
Fitting, Vice President of Production.
Recruiters & Hiring Managers at PBR,PRCA,and CBR
TARGET AUDIENCE

5. GOALS
Short Term: (Immediately After Graduation, 2021)
• Land an entry-level spotter position at ESPN.
‣Connect with,15 ESPN team members on LinkedIn by
November, 2021.
Mid Term: (2027)
• Become a reporter for ESPN
‣Get on as many games as I can to improve my credibility.
Long Term: (2040)
• Become a TV broadcaster for ESPN
‣Bring knowledge about the games and players to
households world wide in an entertaining way.

6. SKILLS ANALYSIS
Notable Skills & Current
Proficiencies:
Notable Skills REQUIRED in TRADE & Current
Proficiencies:
Microsoft Excel 70%
Adobe Photoshop 55%
Time Management 60%
Public Speaking 50%
SOFTHARD
Microsoft Excel 70%
Avid Technology Pro Tools 10%
Critical Thinking 60%
Public Speaking 50%
SOFTHARD

7. I help the viewers enjoy the game more because they
aren’t only entertained by the sport, but also by the
stories about the players and life around the sport.
PROMISE

8. CREDENTIALS
Work Experience:
• 1 year at Target
• 1 year at Regal Cinemas
Education:
• Sportscasting B.S., Full Sail University (Exp. 2021)
Volunteer Work:
• Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Colton
High School

9. COMPETITION
Brandon Combs
Industry Experience:
• Seemingly no industry experience. Still in
school
Education:
• Current student enrolled in Sportscasting, B.S. at Full Sail University
Leadership Experience:
• Self-employed for four years and eight months
Skills and Proficiencies:
• Being self employed shows discipline
Grant Dillon
Overall Online Presence:
• Only 2 connections, low online profile. Has a professional headshot.
• Grade: Poor, 15 out of 100
Industry Experience:
• 1 year of coaching basketball
Education:
• Current student enrolled in Sportscasting, B.S. at Full Sail University
Leadership Experience:
• High school basketball coach
Skills and Proficiencies:
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
Overall Online Presence:
• Not much online presence, Is difficult to find
• Grade: Low, 20 out of 100

10. COMPETITION
Claudia Trejos
Industry Experience:
• 25 years in the industry
Education:
• No info on education
Noteworthy Experience:
• 8 years and 6 months with ESPN
• 1 year with HBO
Skills and Proficiencies:
• Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and German
• Skilled writer and public speaker
Grant Dillon
Overall Online Presence:
• 155 connections. Professional headshot and the first result on
LinkedIn with a very recently updated profile. Good online presence.
• Grade: Great, 75 out of 100
Industry Experience:
• 1 year of coaching basketball
Education:
• Current student enrolled in Sportscasting, B.S. at Full Sail University
Leadership Experience:
• High school basketball coach
Skills and Proficiencies:
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
Overall Online Presence:
• Not much online presence, is difficult to find
• Grade: Poor, 20 out of 100

11. BRAND POSITION
Entertaining the audience with facts and stories, but I
keep my trap shut when it’s time to focus on the sounds
of the game.
GRANT DILLON

12. NETWORKING &
MARKETING
Industry Events & Organizations
• Oregon Ducks VS Oregon State Beavers
‣ February 27th | Eugene, OR
• Oregon Ducks VS Washington State Cougars
‣ February 28th | Eugene, OR
• Sacramento Kings VS Portland Trail Blazers
‣ March 7th | Portland, OR
Digital Marketing
• Primary Content: Start a sports/basketball podcast where I talk about all
the latest news and give my take and opinions on the world of sports.
• Primary Tools: FB and Instagram - promote podcast through pictures and
quotes that draw people in; LinkedIn - To get in contact with some industry
pros and make important connections.
• Website: Full Sail digital portfolio site to showcase school work; use blog to
embed podcast episodes.

13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mentor
• Seeking senior-level broadcaster/reporter/analyst with at
least 20 yrs of experience in Entertainment/Sports industry
Formal Education
• Complete Sportscasting, B.S. by expected graduation date in 2021
Technical Skills
• Become proficient in all Adobe apps - November 2021
• Get some more coaching experience under my belt - November
2021
Soft Skills
• Writing Formal Business Letters & Emails - Lynda.com,
November 2020
• Regularly attend local sporting events - November 2021
• Public Speaking - September 2021

14. Grant Dillon
You know how a lot of broadcasters can unintentionally
turn the focus away from the excitement of the game and onto
themselves? Well I take pride in my ability to call the game and be a factor in the
audience’s enjoyment of the game, but at the same time, keep the focus on the game,
players, and stadium noise. In fact, my inspiration to be a broadcaster (Vin Scully) perfected
that and he’s who I model my broadcasting after.
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15. REFERENCES
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ESPN Commentator, Anchor and Executive Bios. (n.d.). Retrieved January
26, 2020, from https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/
Network Demographics. (n.d.). Retrieved January 26, 2020, from https://
www.nationalmediaspots.com/network-demographics.php
Angst, F. (2018, November 4). What Are the Careers in Sports
Broadcasting? Retrieved January 26, 2020, from https://
www.thebalancecareers.com/overview-of-sports-broadcast-
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