Bonnie Bernstein
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Bonnie Bernstein | |
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Years active | 1992–present |
Website | http://www.bonniebernstein.com |
Bonnie Lynn Bernstein (born August 16, 1970) is an American sports journalist and media executive. She has been named one of the most accomplished female sportscasters in history by the American Sportscasters Association, spending nearly 20 years as a reporter and studio host at ESPN, ABC and CBS Sports, covering the NFL, NBA, MLB and college football and basketball.[1] Bernstein is currently the founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions, a multimedia production company specializing in non-scripted sports and entertainment content.
Biography
Early life and education
Bernstein was born in
Early career
Bernstein spent three years climbing the local broadcast ladder, launching her career as the news and sports director at WXJN-FM radio in
ESPN
Bernstein first joined ESPN in 1995 as its Chicago Bureau Chief, where she covered
CBS Sports
Bernstein joined
Upon signing with CBS/Westwood One Radio in 2001, Bernstein often pulled "double duty" during the
In addition to her NFL and college basketball duties, Bernstein hosted the
Return to ESPN
In July 2006, Bernstein rejoined ESPN as the lead college football reporter for ESPN on ABC and the
Radio hosting
In September 2009, Bernstein was named co-host of
Campus Insiders
In April 2013, Bernstein was named vice president of Content and Brand Development for Campus Insiders, a digital partnership between Silver Chalice Ventures, founded by
Walk Swiftly Productions
In January 2017, Bernstein founded Walk Swiftly Productions, where she also serves as CEO. Through WSP and her consultancy, Velvet Hammer Media, Bernstein collaborates with some of sports’ most prominent organizations, including the NCAA and the College Football Playoff (CFP). In 2019, ESPN's docuseries, GOOD GAME: UC Irvine, produced by WSP and executive produced by Bernstein, received the Tempest Award for "Best Esports-Themed Program;"[9], and CMT's Country on Campus received nominations for "Best Music Series" and "Best Sports and Recreation" series at the Cynopsis Short Form Video Awards.[10] Other notable WSP titles include the XFL’s signature series, “For the Love of Football" and the Audible Originals audio series, She Got Game.
Other broadcast work
Bernstein is the only female ever to solo fill-in host for the syndicated radio and TV program,
Outside endeavors
Bernstein's philanthropic efforts focus on two areas: deep vein thrombosis awareness and youth health and wellness. Bernstein has served as the co-national spokesperson for the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis, raising awareness about the blood disorder she was diagnosed with in 2006. In 2010, she co-chaired the coalition supporting congressional passage of the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, which raises private funds for childhood obesity initiatives. From 2012-15, Bernstein was a media strategist and national ambassador for ING KiDS ROCK, one of the nation's largest school-based running programs. Bernstein currently servies as a Celebrity Ambassador for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Co-Chair of the Advisory Board for Every Kid Sports, a nonprofit that provide grants to cover youth sports league registration fees for children in underserved communities (link).
Notes and references
- ^ "ASA Names 'Top 15 Women Sportscasters,' Visser Voted No 1". American Sportscasters Online.
- University of Maryland. Archived from the originalon 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
- ^ "CBS Sports Team: Bonnie Bernstein". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2012-03-13.[permanent dead link]
- ^ CBS Sports TV Team, Bonnie Bernstein, Reporter, "CBS Sports TV Team". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
- ^ Real Life: DVT: Vein Pain Alert, "Real Life". Archived from the original on 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2013-01-28.
- ^ "1050 ESPN New York. About Our Hosts: Bonnie Bernstein and Greg Buttle". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ Ourand, John (April 2, 2013). "Bonnie Bernstein Joins Campus Insiders In On-Camera, Exec Roles". SportsBusiness Daily. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ "Bonnie Bernstein Named On-Air Host, Content and Branding Executive for Campus Insiders". Business Wire. April 2, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ^ "2019 Winners Announced". Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ "2019 Short Form Video Festival". Cynopsis Media. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Edwards, Devon (July 24, 2012). "O'Brien on Dan Patrick Show: I'm Proud To Be Coaching This Football Program". Black Shoe Diaries. Retrieved December 4, 2018.