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

#LocalsInTheNFL Week Two 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 one win.
2 years ago

49ers LB Fred Warner Forces Second Week Two Turnover Against Vikings

Former BYU Cougar and current 49ers LB Fred Warner prevented a Vikings score with a big hit and forced fumble on the goalline.
2 years ago

49ers LB Fred Warner Grabs First Interception Of Season Against Vikings

In the second quarter against the Vikings, former BYU LB Fred Warner pulled down an interception to give the ball back to the 49ers offense.
2 years ago

Saints WR Rashid Shaheed Makes It Back-To-Back Games With Long TD Catches

For the second straight week, Derek Carr found former Weber State wide receiver Rashid Shaheed for a long Saints touchdown.
2 years ago

Real Salt Lake Suffers Disappointing Result At Hands Of Dynamo In Houston

Real Salt Lake fought hard but still came up short in a 4-1 loss to the Houston Dynamo FC on the MLS's matchday 32.
2 years ago

Utah Football Overcomes Early Deficit To Sweep Nonconference Schedule

The USU Aggies gave Utah Football a good scare but the Utes prevailed in the Battle of the Brothers at Maverik Stadium on Saturday.
2 years ago

Bryson Barnes QB Sneaks Into End Zone To Drop Utah Lead To One Possession

Utah State QB Bryson Barnes called his own number on the goalline in the third quarter to drop the Utes' lead to seven, 28-21.
2 years ago

Isaac Wilson Finds Caleb Lohner As Utah Football Regains Lead Over Aggies

Utah Football quarterback Isaac Wilson had a slow start but eventually found his footing and helped the Utes take the lead before halftime.
2 years ago

Utah State QB Bryson Barnes Leads Second Scoring Drive Against Utes

Utah State QB Bryson Barnes did it all for the Aggies as he led a four-play scoring drive to put USU up 14-3 in the second quarter.
2 years ago

Utah CB Smith Snowden Pulls Down Highlight Interception Off Bryson Barnes Throw

LOGAN, Utah – Utah cornerback Smith Snowden pulled down an insane interception near the goalline off a throw from former Ute QB Bryson Barnes. Midway through the first quarter, Barnes looked to Kyrese White for six. White got his hands on the ball but Snowden ripped it out and got control before hitting the turf. […]
2 years ago

Packers QB Jordan Love Listed As Questionable For Week Two Game Against Colts

Jordan Love was originally expected to miss 3 to 6 weeks with a knee injury but the Packers listed him as questionable for week two.
2 years ago

Real Salt Lake Fights To Stay Afloat In West Against Houston Dynamo

Real Salt Lake will travel to Houston this weekend to face off against the rival Dynamo FC as the final stretch of the MLS season continues.
2 years ago

Utah State Vs. Utah Football Fan Guide: TV Info, What To Wear, Parking

Want to enjoy football instead of worrying about parking and other nuisances? Check out our comprehensive Utah vs. Utah State fan guide.
2 years ago

Three Denver Broncos Locals Questionable To Play Against Steelers In Week Two

DENVER – Three former Utah Football standouts are all listed on the Denver Broncos injury report ahead of the week two matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. OT Garett Bolles, WR Devaughn Vele, and LB Jonah Elliss all have an unspecified game status. Thursday’s #PITvsDEN injury report. 📰 » https://t.co/3H3P9qEL1B pic.twitter.com/ukpWuAiMvj — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September […]
2 years ago

How To Watch Local Players, Coaches In Week Two Of 2024 NFL Season

Here is how to watch the players and coaches with ties to the state of Utah week two of the 2024 NFL regular season.
2 years ago

49ers LB Fred Warner Punches Ball Out, Forces Early Fumble Against Jets

It didn't take long for former BYU linebacker Fred Warner to make his mark in the 49ers' season opener against the New York Jets on Monday.
2 years ago

Utah LB Karene Reid Gives Vague Injury Update Heading Into Week Three

Utah's Karene Reid might not be available as the Utes travel to Maverik Stadium, home of the Utah State Aggies, this weekend.
2 years ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua To Miss At Least Four Weeks With Knee Injury

The Rams and former BYU WR Puka Nacau received unfortunate news regarding the second-year wideouts injury status on Monday.
2 years ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week One 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 one win.
2 years ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua Won’t Return In Second Half With Knee Injury

Former BYU WR Puka Nacua is questionable to return to the Rams' Sunday Night Football season-opener with a knee injury.
2 years ago

Saints RB Jamaal Williams Adds To Blowout With Fourth-Quarter TD

In the 2024 season opener against the Panthers, Saints RB Jamaal Williams tied his last season's TD total in one game.
2 years ago

Bengals RB Zack Moss Scores First Cincinnati Touchdown In 2024 Season

Former Utah RB Zack Moss ran in the first touchdown of the season for the Cincinnati Bengals in the third quarter of the season opener.
2 years ago

Former Utah State QB Jordan Love, Packers Receive Encouraging Injury Update

Packers QB Jordan Love will miss less time than some may have anticipated after going down with an injury in the season opener.
2 years ago

Saints WR Rashid Shaheed Starts Season With 59-Yard Deep Ball TD

It didn't take long for former Weber State WR Rashid Shaheed to get the Locals In The NFL started on the first Sunday of the season.
2 years ago