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 HC’s No. 24 Pick Cole Beaudoin Has Family Connection To Utah Grizzlies

The second draft pick in the history of the Utah Hockey Club, Cole Beaudoin, has a pretty cool connection to the Beehive State.
2 years ago

No. 6 Pick Tij Iginla Says He’s “Honored” To Be Utah HC’s First Draft Selection

The first-ever draft selection made by the Utah Hockey Club, Tij Iginla, made his excitement known shortly after his name was called.
2 years ago

Josh Doan Compares Utah Hockey Club Rebuild To What Jazz Are Doing

Utah HC's Josh Doan joined the KSL Sports Zone ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft to talk about the club's offseason and first year in Utah.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Signs Defenseman Michael Kesselring To Two-Year Contract

The Utah Hockey Club added to its pre-draft signings by inking a two-year contract with defenseman Michael Kesselring on Friday.
2 years ago

Toronto Raptors Sign Utah Basketball’s Branden Carlson To Two-Way Deal

Following the conclusion of the NBA Draft, reports surfaced that Toronto was signing Utah's Branden Carlson to a two-way contract.
2 years ago

No. 29 Overall Pick Isaiah Collier Ready To Show He Belongs With Utah Jazz

Newly drafted member of the Utah Jazz Isaiah Collier gives his initial thoughts on his NBA career starting in Salt Lake City.
2 years ago

No. 10 Overall Pick Cody Williams Looks Forward To Fit With Utah Jazz

After getting selected by the Utah Jazz with the 10th overall pick, Cody Williams joined the KSL Sports Zone for an official welcome.
2 years ago

Weber State’s Dillon Jones Selected By Oklahoma City Thunder In 2024 NBA Draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Weber State Wildcats standout Dillon Jones with the 26th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
2 years ago

Liam O’Brien On New Contract With Utah Hockey Club: “It’s Where I Wanted To Be”

Utah HC's Liam O'Brien (also known as Spicy Tuna) talks about new deal and move to Utah after signing a three-year contract on Wednesday.
2 years ago

Former Utah State QB Jordan Love Announces Engagement On Social Media

Former Utah State Aggie and current Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love announced his engagement on social media on Sunday.
2 years ago

Zach Wilson Shows Off New Number, Hairstyle, Denver Broncos Uniform

It's been the summer of change for Zach Wilson and he has leaned into that trend in his first offseason with the Broncos.
2 years ago

Utah WBB Head Coach Lynne Roberts Signs Contract Extension Through 2030

Utah women's basketball head coach Lynne Roberts signed a contract extension that goes through the 2030 season on Tuesday.
2 years ago

Utah Warriors Play Best Game Of Season In Win Over Dallas Jackals

The Utah Warriors played one of their best games of the season and broke a six-game losing streak with a big 50-46 win over Dallas.
2 years ago

Gymnast Suni Lee Looks To Add To Olympic Medal Collection In Paris

American gymnast Suni Lee had a legendary performance at the 2020 Tokyo Games and looks to find more success at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2 years ago

How To Watch, Stream, Listen To The 2024 NBA Draft

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner. Here is how to watch, stream, and listen to all 60 picks at Barclays Center.
2 years ago

International Olympic Committee Positively Highlights 2034 Utah Bid

The International Olympic Committee released a report that praised the Utah bid to host the 2034 Olympic Games.
2 years ago

Reports: Utah Jazz In Active Trade Talks Surrounding Bulls Guard Zach LaVine

According to Chicago Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson, the Utah Jazz are in active trade talks to acquire All-Star guard Zach LaVine.
2 years ago

Real Salt Lake Hosts LA Galaxy: Streak, Top Spot In West, Redemption At Stake

Real Salt Lake returns home from Kansas City and will look for another three points against the LA Galaxy on Saturday.
2 years ago

Breakdancer Victor Montalvo Looks To Make History At 2024 Paris Games

American breakdancing gold medalist Victor Montalvo is ready to show the world the beauty of his event in Paris this summer.
2 years ago

Real Salt Lake Sets Franchise Record In 4-3 Win Over Sporting KC

Real Salt Lake set a franchise record with the 4-3 win over Sporting KC at Children's Mercy Park on Wednesday.
2 years ago

Matt Crooks Scores First MLS Goal To Put RSL Up Two Late

Matt Crooks scored his first MLS goal at a very opportune time as he gave Real Salt Lake a late 4-2 lead over Kansas City on the road.
2 years ago

Andres Gomez Makes It A Brace After Halftime To Extend RSL Lead

Andres Gomez opened scoring for Real Salt Lake very early and added another goal after half to give his club a 3-1 lead in Kansas City.
2 years ago

Anderson Julio Responds To Kansas City Equalizer With Chip Goal

After an equalizer took some wind out of Real Salt Lake's sails, Anderson Julio stepped up to give the road club another first-half lead.
2 years ago

Andres Gomez Gives Real Salt Lake Early Lead Against Sporting KC

Despite starting without Chicho Arango, Real Salt Lake and Andres Gomez had no problems getting on the board against Sporting KC.
2 years ago