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Chandler Holt

About

Chandler Holt is a Digital Sports Producer with KSL Sports. Built on a love for basketball, Chandler attended the University of Utah with a career in sports media in mind. He graduated in the fall of 2022 with a Bachelor’s of Communications with a Journalism focus.

Expertise

  • Storytelling and Informing with News Writing
  • Talking sports, specifically the NBA, through radio appearances and podcasts
  • Certified on multiple Adobe platforms
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for News & Sports Media

Experience

Digital Content Producer at KSL Sports (December 2022 – Present)

  • Writes sports articles on various teams in Utah
  • Co-hosts the Jazz Notes podcast
  • Leads the ‘Locals In The NFL’ beat
  • Specializes in Utah Jazz and Utah Utes writing

Digital Producer at KSL NewsRadio (March 2022 – December 2022)

  • Wrote articles about general news in the State of Utah
  • Helped run brand social media accounts
  • Wrote freelance articles for KSL Sports during this time

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a Journalism focus (University of Utah, 2023)

Achievements, Awards, and Coverage History

  • Helped the KSL Sports team introduce the NHL to Utah
    • Attended the Utah Hockey Club’s first game at Delta Center
  • Covered NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City in 2023
  • Covered the NBA, NHL, and NFL drafts in recent years
  • Covered UFC 291 and UFC 307 at Delta Center
  • Attended dozens of NBA, NHL, and MLS games

AP Top 25 Poll: Utah Swaps With Cincinnati, BYU Continues Climb

Both Utah and BYU football continue to trend upward in the week 11 AP Top 25 Poll, which was released on Sunday.
10 months ago

Former Utah LB Cody Barton Puts Titans Up Early With Pick-Six

Former Utah linebacker Cody Barton gave the Titans an early advantage in week 10 with the first pick-six of his career.
10 months ago

Will Hardy Makes Statement As Jazz Drop First NBA Cup Game In Phoenix

The Utah Jazz remain winless on the road after dropping the team's first NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday.
10 months ago

Utah Football Vs. Cincinnati Fan Guide: TV Info, What To Wear, Top Storylines

Want to enjoy football without the added stress? Check out our comprehensive fan guide for Utah football's game against Cincinnati.
10 months ago

Locals In The NFL: Week Eight Player Power Rankings

Each week we order the top ten NFL players with ties to the state of Utah in our player power rankings. Check out our week eight ranking here.
10 months ago

Locals In The NFL: Best Matchups To Watch In Week Nine

NFL week 9 is full of matchups with Utah ties worth following. Here’s a look at the top games — including one that stands above the rest.
10 months ago

Alex Smith To Return To Utah Campus As College GameDay Guest Picker

Former Ute QB and Utah Ring of Honor inductee, Alex Smith, will return to campus this weekend as a guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay.
10 months ago

Utah Jazz Beat Phoenix Suns In Overtime Behind 50 Points From Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz remain undefeated at home through two games, surviving overtime after a late Phoenix Suns comeback at Delta Center on Monday.
11 months ago

Bobby Wagner Grabs First Interception Of Season Against Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Former Utah State LB Bobby Wagner was in the right place at the right time to intercept Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter on Monday night.
11 months ago

How To Watch, Stream, Listen To Utah Utes Football Vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

The No. 24 Utah football team gets to stay in the Beehive State for a fourth straight week as it hosts the No. 17 Cincinnati Bearcats this weekend.
11 months ago

BYU Football’s Tiger, Bear Bachmeier Meet Up With Adam Sandler

BYU football star brothers Tiger and Bear Bachmeier met up with actor and comedian Adam Sandler during his stop in Utah this weekend.
11 months ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week 8 Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Check out our Locals In The NFL weekly roundup for top performances, all stats, and locals who picked up a week eight win.
11 months ago

Jordan Love Leads Packers To Big Sunday Night Win Over Steelers

Former Utah State QB Jordan Love played his best game of the season in week eight's Sunday Night Football as the Packers defeated the Steelers.
11 months ago

Jaxson Dart Records Passing, Rushing Touchdown In Giants Loss To Eagles

Former Roy and Corner Canyon High QB Jaxson Dart had his fourth game with both a passing and a rushing TD in the Giants' loss to the Eagles.
11 months ago

Former Utah QB Tyler Huntley Leads Ravens To Week 8 Victory

Former Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley got his first start of the season in week eight and led the Baltimore Ravens to a 30-16 win over Chicago.
11 months ago

AP Top 25 Poll: BYU Cracks Top Ten, Utah Re-Enters Week Ten Rankings

For the second time this season, both BYU and Utah football find themselves in the AP Top 25 poll.
11 months ago

ESPN’s College GameDay To Feature Utah Vs. Cincinnati In Salt Lake City

Following the week nine blowout win over Colorado, Utah football will host a special guest as they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in week ten.
11 months ago

Utah Football Sets Rivalry History In Blowout Win Over Colorado Buffaloes

Utah football started strong and never looked back as they cruised to a win over the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday.
11 months ago

Byrd Ficklin-Led Utes Steamroll Colorado Buffaloes In First Half

Even with a true freshman under center, Utah football had no issues building a massive first-half lead over the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday.
11 months ago

Byrd Ficklin Takes Off For 63-Yard Opening Score Against Colorado

There isn't a much better way to open your first career start than with a 63-yard rushing touchdown on the second play of the game.
11 months ago

Byrd Ficklin Starting, Devon Dampier Available Off Bench For Utah

Although Utah football's QB1 Devon Dampier is available against Colorado, true freshman Byrd Ficklin will start the game under center.
11 months ago

Utah Jazz Fall Just Short, Drop To Sacramento Kings In First Road Game Of Season

The Utah Jazz fought hard until the final whistle but ultimately fell short in a one-point loss to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Friday.
11 months ago

Utah Mammoth Stay Upbeat, Win Fifth In A Row Over St. Louis Blues

The Utah Mammoth have won five straight after striking the right tune against the St. Louis Blues in the Enterprise Center on Thursday.
11 months ago

Locals In The NFL: Best Matchups To Watch In Week Eight

NFL week 8 is full of matchups with Utah ties worth following. Here’s a look at the top games — including one that stands above the rest.
11 months ago