I am the Director of PR/Media Relations and Lead Broadcaster for the Reading Fightin Phils, the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, entering my fourth season with the organization in 2026. In this role, I collaborate closely with our front office on marketing strategy and brand management, oversee all team communications, and serve as the primary liaison between the club, media, and the public. I manage daily media operations — including game notes, stats distribution, press releases, interview requests, postgame press conferences, and digital content — while helping ensure the Fightin Phils’ brand is consistently and effectively represented across platforms.

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As the team’s lead broadcaster, I provide play-by-play commentary on game broadcasts carried through Reading’s WEEU and MiLB TV. I also engineer and produce the broadcasts, set up and manage equipment and streaming workflows, and conduct on-camera and audio interviews with players and coaches.

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Beyond my work in Reading, I also serve as a broadcaster for Villanova University and West Chester University. My play-by-play work with Villanova includes coverage on ESPN+ and FloSports across football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, water polo, lacrosse, baseball, and softball. At West Chester, I am the primary broadcaster for men’s and women’s basketball and contribute to football coverage, while also calling games for additional colleges and high schools throughout the Philadelphia region. My experience spans both television and radio, in roles as a play-by-play announcer and analyst.

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I graduated from Penn State University in December 2022 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, along with a minor in Sports Studies and a certificate from the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. During my time at Penn State, I served as General Manager of CommRadio — overseeing multiple departments and more than 250 student members — while also working extensively as a play-by-play broadcaster and contributing to sports coverage. I also spent the summers of 2021 and 2022 working in summer collegiate baseball with the Saugerties Stallions (PGCBL) and the Cotuit Kettleers (Cape Cod Baseball League), where I gained additional experience in broadcasting and media relations.

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In addition to broadcasting, my background includes extensive work in media relations, writing, reporting, and content production. I’m passionate about telling the stories behind the games and building strong relationships across organizations, teams, and media.

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You can reach me at JakeStarrBroadcast@gmail.com or 610-883-1144 — I look forward to connecting.