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

Utah Valley Baseball Shocks Oregon, Picks Up First NCAA Tournament Win

Utah Valley Baseball stunned Oregon in the NCAA Tournament opener, knocking the Ducks into the losers’ bracket on Friday.
1 year ago

Giants Officially Sign QB Jaxson Dart To Four-Year Fully Guaranteed Contract

Former Corner Canyon star QB Jaxson Dart put pen to paper today to officially sign his four-year rookie contract with the New York Giants.
1 year ago

BYU, Bears QB Jim McMahon’s Former Illinois Estate Hits Market

NFL legend and former BYU quarterback Jim McMahon's former Illinois estate is listed on the market and could break a local sales record.
1 year ago

Utah Mammoth Sign Defenseman Nick DeSimone To One-Year Contract Extension

The Utah Mammoth announced that they have agreed on a one-year contract extension with defenseman Nick DeSimone on Thursday.
1 year ago

Jazz Notes Mailbag: Should Utah Trade Out Of The Fifth Pick?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we explore the prospect of trading out of the fifth pick in the draft if trading up falls through.
1 year ago

Fred Warner Played On A Broken Ankle – And You’d Never Know It

Former BYU linebacker Fred Warner played the grittiest season of his career in 2024, and it flew almost entirely under the radar.
1 year ago

Real Salt Lake Bursts Out Gates With Two Goals In Four Minutes

Can't ask for a better start. Real Salt Lake scored two goals in the first four minutes of the match against Vancouver on Saturday.
1 year ago

Barbra Banda Hat Trick Dooms Utah Royals FC In Home Defeat

The Utah Royals put up a good fight, but were ultimately no match for Barbra Banda and the Orlando Pride in a 3-1 loss at America First Field.
1 year ago

Brecken Mozingo Equalizes Early For Royals Against Orlando Pride

Utah Royals forward Brecken Mozingo scored her second goal in two games to equalize early in the match against the Orlando Pride on Friday.
1 year ago

Dolphins QB Coach Gives Zach Wilson High Praise Off First Impressions

Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson is in the thick of the offseason with his third NFL team and is impressing both on and off the field.
1 year ago

Real Salt Lake Star Diego Luna Called Up For USMNT June Training Camp

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino unveiled the 27-player roster for June training camp, with RSL star Diego Luna earning a spot.
1 year ago

San Francisco 49ers, Fred Warner Agree On Three-Year Contract Extension

Fred Warner just became the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL. Again. Warner and the 49ers came to terms on a three-year extension.
1 year ago

NBA Draft History: The Best Players Taken At No. 5 Overall

Although it was always the most likely individual pick, Jazz fans were still stunned when Utah landed the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
1 year ago

Big 12 Conference To Move Baseball Championship From Texas To Arizona

The Big 12’s push westward now includes baseball. Starting in 2026, the conference tournament is moving from Texas to Arizona.
1 year ago

Tony Finau Finishes T-19 At PGA Championship After Final Round Slip

Utah native and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau made some headway before ultimately falling to T-19 on the final day of the 2025 PGA Championship.
1 year ago

NBA Expansion: What Adam Silver’s Latest Comments Could Mean For League’s Future

With the playoffs in full swing and draft season ramping up, talk of NBA expansion has flown somewhat under the radar.
1 year ago

Real Salt Lake Held Scoreless, Drops Opening Rocky Mountain Cup Clash

Real Salt Lake was bested by its rival Colorado Rapids in the first installment of the 2025 Rocky Mountain Cup on Saturday.
1 year ago

Gina Kim Battles Wind, Overcomes Adversity In Copper Rock Championship Win

Gina Kim put it all together when it mattered most to claim her third Epson Tour victory at the Copper Rock Championship on Saturday.
1 year ago

Former Ute Caleb Lohner Has Impressed In First Looks With Broncos

Former Utah tight end Caleb Lohner has turned some heads in the Mile High City at the Denver Broncos' rookie mini-camp.
1 year ago

Melanie Green Contests Top Spot After Second Round At Copper Rock Championship

Epson Tour rookie Melanie Green played near picture-perfect golf in the second round of the Copper Rock Championship on Friday.
1 year ago

Tony Finau Climbs To T-17 At PGA Championship Heading Into Weekend

Utah native and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau climbed 12 spots into the top 20 of the PGA Championship to slot in at T17 heading into moving day.
1 year ago

Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy Apologizes to Lawn Guys — He’s One Of Them Now

Former BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy took to social media to issue a confession and apology to a certain demographic of people.
1 year ago

Former BYU Center Aly Khalifa Has Eligibility Request Denied By NCAA

Former BYU center Aly Khalifa requested a one-year eligibility extension to play his fourth collegiate season, but the NCAA denied his request.
1 year ago

What’s Next For The Utah Jazz After Falling In NBA Draft Lottery?

The Utah Jazz draft dreams didn't come to fruition as they fell down to fifth. Now looking forward to the summer and next season, what's next?
1 year ago