Riley Shaak

About

From growing up in a household where sports were always on the screen to playing Division I volleyball at NC State, my love for athletics has always been undeniable. I'm passionate about sports media, with hands-on experience in content creation, interviewing, and storytelling. I bring more than just knowledge; I’ve lived the athlete experience.

Experience

Color Commentator

University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Sep 2025 - Present

Providing in-depth color commentary during live broadcasts of the University of Pennsylvania volleyball games, offering analysis, player insight, and match content. Conducting pre- and post-game interviews with coaches and players, enhancing audience engagement, and storytelling.

UNC Sports Xtra Reporter

UNC-CH Student Media

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Created packages, sports content, and worked in the production room to produce weekly live shows for Sports Xtra.

Volleyball Post Game Interviewer

NC State Student Media

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

Conducted post-game interviews for the NC State Volleyball Team, via social media, to gain experience and exposure in front of the camera.

Volleyball Analyst Associate

NC State Student Media

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

Shadowed ACC Network analysts for NC State Volleyball matches to gain in-depth knowledge and experience in live on-air commentary.

NC State University Media Internship

NC State Athletics

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Responsible for creating and editing interviews with NC State athletes across various sports. Duties included scheduling, researching, and interviewing student athletes for social media outlets.