Lucas Hershberger

Responsible for hosting live monster truck events in arenas all over the country. Delivers event announcements in a clear and concise manner. Keeps crowd energized by doing giveaways and crowd interaction elements. Coordinates event technical specifications with building personnel.

Acted as the primary announcer for a traveling arena-based monster truck show. Delivered messages over arena public address systems in a clear, concise and appealing manner. Coordinated with venue personnel to ensure all appropriate announcements are scripted correctly before show and all AV equipment is working properly before show time.

Operates all technical broadcasting equipment (switchers, audio boards, broadcast cameras, graphics computers, etc.). Responsible for the management and operations of the station's Operations department. Acts as a supervisor to all department employees (full-time and part-time). Coordinates department schedules to ensure proper staffing for newscasts, special broadcasts and master control operations.

Acted as Production Assistant for SPEED Network. Duties included assisting with craft service, running battery packs to camera operators, running notes, scripts, etc. to announcers, event set-up and tear down.

Operated switchers, studio cameras, audio boards, teleprompter equipment and lighting boards for local newscasts and special programming. Directed production crews during live broadcasts.