Resume

JAKE APRIL

Floral Park, NY | japril0523@gmail.com | LinkedIn | (516) 477-9782

Objective

Creative sports journalist and disability advocate seeking a broadcasting position in sports media, as well as speaking opportunities to showcase storytelling, communication, and broadcasting skills.

Education

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

M.A. Journalism, December 2022

Mitchell College, New London, CT

B.S. Business Administration, May 2020

 

Professional Experience

Able News at The Viscardi Center, Albertson, NY
Freelance Writer | June 2024 – Present

  • Conduct one-on-one interviews to share personal stories of individuals with disabilities. 

  • Write compelling narratives adhering to strict deadlines. 

NHL: New York Islanders, Elmont, NY
Communications Assistant | September 2023 – May 2024

  • Recorded and reported box score statistics for home games during the 2023 NHL season.

  • Tracked and documented game statistics for home games during the 2023 NHL season.

  • Announced penalties and goals to media outlets in real-time during games.

 

Additional Experience

WRHU FM 88: Radio Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Radio Personality Staff Member | September 2020 – December 2022

  • Produced and edited features covering Hofstra athletics and professional sports.

  • Collaborated on the "Getting to the Root" radio program.

National Lacrosse League: NY Riptide, Uniondale, NY Communications Department Intern | May 2021 – August 2021 

  • Conducted interviews with players, staff, and coaches.

  • Validated and edited team media guide content.

Hofstra Chronicle, Hempstead, NY

Sportswriter | October 2020 – May 2021

  • Published articles and game recaps covering Hofstra Pride athletic teams.

  • Conducted interviews with players, staff, and coaches.

Special Olympics Connecticut, New London, CT
Intern | September 2019 – May 2020

  • Interviewed athletes and authored feature stories for online and print publication. 

  • Provided play-by-play commentary for softball games. 

Radio Mitchell, New London, CT
IT Director & Sports Broadcaster | October 2017 – May 2020

  • Play-by-play announcer for the 2019 NECC Championship Men's Basketball team.

  • Produced and hosted live sports radio shows, including expert guest interviews. 

  • Managed technical systems for live and taped broadcasts.

Sirius XM Radio, New York, NY
Intern | June 2018 – August 2018

  • Analyzed live interviews and documented key points for NFL-related segments.

  • Researched and prepared information for on-air content.

TEDxAmoskeagMillyard, Manchester, NH
Speaker | October 2025

  • Selected as a 2025 speaker and delivered a TEDx Talk about First Impressions

Accredidations & Publications

Recipient, NYS Broadcaster’s Association Excellence in Broadcasting Award (Year TBD).

Contributor, "Unseal Your Worth: Stories to Empower You to Love Your Body and Command Respect."

Contributor, "Unseal Change: Poems That Encourage Us to Better the World."

Contributor, "Unseal Your Gratitude: Poems That Illuminate the Beauty in Life."

 

Professional Development

Member, Toastmasters International