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.
My background extends beyond the broadcast booth, with extensive experience in media relations, sales operations, social media management and so much more.
Here you can find samples of my latest work in broadcasting, writing, graphic design and ways to connect with me.
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 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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NAHL Top Prospects Broadcaster, 2026
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Broadcasted Two 2026 World Junior Championship Pre-Tournament Games, 2026
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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