Blake DeVine is a sports broadcaster who recently graduated from Florida State University. This summer, he worked in local television as a sports reporter for WDAY in Fargo, ND.
Throughout college, Blake served as the sports editor for the FSView along with reporting on stories for Fox Sports Sun. He also interned with the NBA in New York City and NFL Network in Los Angeles.
Throughout his incredible journey, he's been credentialed at over 100 sporting events. This includes the NBA Draft in Brooklyn, NY., NCAA Tournament in Orlando, FL. and Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Eagan, MN.
During his senior year, DeVine earned the "Best Sports” award from Florida's AP Broadcasters and placed 9th in the Jim Nantz Award while being honored as one of the top collegiate sportscasters in America.
Blake has experience with an array of assignments, including anchoring, reporting, writing, video editing and photography.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WDAY
Fargo, ND June 2019 – August 2019
Sports Reporter
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Daily one-man band for local stories while reporting live, writing scripts, creating graphics and producing sportscast
Seminole Sports Magazine (Fox Sports Sun)
Tallahassee, FL August 2016 – May 2019
Reporter
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Produce, script and broadcast compelling feature stories that air statewide for Fox Sports Sun’s weekly TV show
FSView & Florida Flambeau
Tallahassee, FL December 2016 – May 2019
Sports Editor
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Direct team of 10 student reporters while writing, editing and publishing at least seven relevant articles each week
National Basketball Association (NBA)
New York, NY
Emerging Media Intern June 2018 – August 2018
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Directed graphic design for NBA’s various social media accounts and updated daily content on NBAmoji
WCTV
Tallahassee, FL
Intern August 2017 – December 2017
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Assisted reporters with live shots, contributed story ideas, observed control room operations and edited packages
National Football League (NFL)
Los Angeles, CA
Digital Media Production Intern June 2017 – August 2017
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Produced and edited themed video content while posting clips from numerous NFL Network shows to NFL.com
Noozhawk
Santa Barbara, CA
Sports Reporter May 2016 – August 2016
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Penned features, profiles, previews and game recaps on every athletic event in the local area seven days a week
Presidio Sports
Santa Barbara, CA
Sports Reporter August 2014 – June 2015
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Authored game recaps each week, regularly contributed original photography and managed social media accounts
EDUCATION:
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL August 2015 – May 2019
Major: Sports Management
Minor: Communication
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London Study Abroad Program, Spring 2018
EXTRA CURRICULAR & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
PlayByPlay Sports Broadcasting Camp
Los Angeles, CA
Counselor August 2016 – Present
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Instructed kids ages 10-18 on delivery techniques and skills during week-long overnight summer camp at UCLA
The Forge
Santa Barbara, CA
Sports Editor August 2013 – June 2015
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Edited stories, provided photos and constructed layout for Santa Barbara High’s 100-year-old student newspaper
Feel free to reach out and I’d enjoy answering your questions regarding my experience!