Engage with sports media industry leaders and hands-on experiences when you explore the latest topics in sports journalism, broadcasting, digital media, communication and content creation at Klein College’s 14th annual Sports Media Summit.
Hosted by the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media, come see a panel of today’s sports media pros, a keynote speech from ESPN analyst Tim Kurkjian and even interactive experiences with Klein College’s student media outlets that will immerse attendees in the world of sports media. This event is the perfect kickoff for your sports media career!
Free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
Schedule
8:30 - 9 a.m. Arrival and registration for prospective students
9 - 10:30 a.m. Breakout session tours of OwlSports Update, Temple University Television, WHIP Radio and The Temple News with interactive live broadcasts, newscasts, content creation and more hands-on media experiences!
*The 9 – 10:30 a.m. session is designed for prospective students or current Temple students who are not involved in the sports media major or certificate programs. The purpose of these breakout sessions is to offer students a taste of Klein College’s sports media opportunities.
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Current sports media students and Temple community members arrive for all to enjoy. Hear from a panel of sports media professionals with different roles across the industry.
Noon - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker Tim Kurkjian – ESPN
About Tim Kurkjian
Tim Kurkjian joined ESPN in March 1998 as both a reporter for Baseball Tonight and a senior writer. Known for his passionate storytelling and insight, he continues to provide analysis through his writing and regular appearances on Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter. Kurkjian is also a staple in ESPN’s Little League World Series coverage and has served as a regular analyst in the booth, including for Monday Night Baseball and Wednesday Night Baseball.
Kurkjian was named the 2022 BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner, presented annually to a writer “for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.” He began covering baseball as the Texas Rangers beat writer for the Dallas Morning News where he worked from 1981 to 1985. Kurkjian then covered the Baltimore Orioles for the Baltimore Sun beginning in 1986 before moving on to Sports Illustrated in 1989.
His journalism career began with the Washington Star in 1978 following his graduation from the University of Maryland in the same year. He also worked briefly for the Baltimore News American in 1981 prior to covering the Rangers.
When asked about his favorite childhood sports memory, Kurkjian shares, “1965. I was eight. I was already hopelessly addicted to the game. We just got our first color TV. Willie Mays, who was already my baseball hero from 3,000 miles away, hit a home run to open the 1965 All-Star game. He had the perfect look to a baseball player: so fast, so strong, so good defensively. I was hooked forever.”