David Koier
BROADCASTING
Contact Information
Welcome! I am the Director of Broadcasting and Media for the Austin Bruins in the North American Hockey League. With years of experience calling multiple sports across radio and television streams, I bring my own brand of excitement and passion to the art of broadcasting and to my broadcasts to provide an entertaining experience for fans everywhere.
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My background extends beyond the broadcast booth, with extensive experience in media relations, sales operations, social media management and so much more.
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Here you can find samples of my latest work in broadcasting, writing, graphic design and ways to connect with me.
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I hope you enjoy what you find as you explore my website!
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Work Experience
Austin Bruins
Director of Broadcasting and Media
Austin, Minnesota
July 2024 - Present
Lakeshore Chinooks
Director of Media and Ticket Sales
Menomonee Falls, WI
January 2022 - May 2024
Freelance Broadcaster
UW-Parkside - Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball
Milwaukee School of Engineering - Ice Hockey
Lakeland University - Football
Wisconsin Lutheran College - Soccer
Edgewood College - Basketball and Volleyball
University of Chicago - Basketball, Women's Lacrosse (2024 CCIW Conference Championship, NCAA DIII Tournament Round 1 and 2)
Wisconsin
August 2022 - June 2024
Wichita Falls Warriors
Director of Broadcasting and Social Media
Wichita Falls, Texas
October 2021 - January 2022
Sioux Falls Sunfish
Play-by-Play Broadcast Intern
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
May 2021 - August 2021
Western Illinois University
Athletic Communications Intern
Public Address Announcer
Macomb, IL
September 2020 - December 2021
Western Illinois University
Play by Play Broadcaster
Color Commentator
Camera and Truck Production
Macomb, IL
August 2017 - December 2020
Lakeshore Chinooks
Assistant Marketing and Media Manager
Media and Video Production Intern
Mequon, WI
May 2018 - August 2019
The Western Courier
Sports Writer
Macomb, IL
February 2018- December 2020
Education
Western Illinois University- Macomb, IL
Bachelor of Arts, December 2020
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Major: Sports Broadcasting
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Minor: Marketing
Graduated Magna Cum Laude & with honors
Seven Time Member of of the Dean's List
Master of Science, December 2021
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Graduate Program: Sport Management
Skills and Software
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Play by Play (TV & Radio)
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Graphic Design
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Team Leadership and Collaboration
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Media Relations
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Social Media Management
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Photoshop
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InDesign
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OBS
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Final Cut Pro X
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On-Air Hosting and Interviewing
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Mixlr
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Direction, Producing, and Camera-Work on an ESPN Broadcast and/or Webcast
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Sales and Sponsorship Integration
Achievements and Honors
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Hosted the episode of Leatherneck Insider that won the Illinois News Broadcasters Association award for Outstanding Sports Television Program, 2021
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Finalist for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Award for Best Women's Basketball Play-By-Play, 2021
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Western Illinois University Department of Broadcasting and Journalism "Best Sports Production" award, 2019
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Lakeshore Chinooks Webcast and Media Production Intern of the Year, 2018
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Northwoods League South Division Webcast of the Year, 2018