ABSTRACT
Tyler A. Gates
Atlanta, Georgia • 404-772-2218 • tylergates1401@gmail.com
SPORTS ANALYST | TV PERSONALITY | DIGITAL JOURNALIST | COMMENTATOR
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and emerging sports analyst with on-air hosting, reporting, writing, and digital production experience across television, radio, and digital platforms. Skilled in delivering high-energy commentary, in-depth analysis, and engaging storytelling for college and professional sports audiences. Enthusiastic about breaking into sports media as a versatile analyst and on-air personality.
EDUCATION
University of West Georgia — Carrollton, GA
Master of Science in Sports Management (In Progress – Expected December 2026)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communications — December 2023
• Dean’s List (2x)
EXPERIENCE
Social Media /Writer
MLBbro | March 2026- Present
• Deliver high quality content on black and brown baseball players
• Analyze, break-down, write articles about specific baseball players
• Build relationships, collaborate with baseball players, and other media outlets
Analyst / Sports Content Creator
Millions.Co | August 2025 – Present
• Deliver high-energy commentary on trending sports topics • Analyze players, teams, and breaking storylines
• Engage audiences through debates and digital content
Sports Writer / Content Creator
Sidelinr Sports | February 2026 – Present
• Covered the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine as credentialed media • Conducted reporting and analysis of player performance and trends • Built relationships with NFL professionals
Contributor / Sports Writer
YardBarker | May 2025 – August 2025
• Produced content for 3M+ readers
• Covered NBA, MLB, WWE, WNBA, and NHL
• Maintained AP style and strict deadlines
Host & Producer
TAG LIVE! 205 | January 2024 – Present
• Host weekly sports talk show inspired by ESPN/FS1 formats • Develop scripts, rundowns, and coordinate guests
• Edit and distribute content across platforms
Freelance Sports Reporter
UWG WOLF Radio | 2023
• Produced on-air reports and interviews
• Covered college and professional sports teams
• Created multimedia content under tight deadlines
Sports Production Experience
ESPN Headquarters | November 2025
• Shadowed College Football production team
• Observed live broadcast preparation and analysis
Sports Production Assistant
TAG LIVE! 205 | 2024 – Present
• Assist with production planning and research
• Edit and distribute sports content
SKILLS
Writing & Reporting: AP Style, Interviewing, Breaking News
On-Air: Commentary, Debate Hosting, Analysis
Multimedia: Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Riverside, OBS Studio
Digital: WordPress, Google Analytics
Professional: Collaborative, Creative, Detail-Oriented
MEDIA LINKS
Demo Reel: Tyler A’s Demo Reel
YouTube: TAG LIVE! 205 Talk Show
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
• National Society of Leadership and Success
• Atlanta Association of Black Journalists’
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.