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

Matthew Greiner Sets Up Chance For Medal In Olympic Debut

Park City native Matthew Greiner made his Olympic debut and impressed, making it past the first run in the Luge Singles event.
7 months ago

Three Locals Qualify For Final In Men’s Freeski Slopestyle

In the Men's Freeski Slopestyle qualification, four local athletes put on a show in front of the Olympic crowd on Saturday.
7 months ago

Jessie Diggins Finishes Top Ten In Skiathlon, Two Other Locals Follow

Three athletes with local ties competed in the Cross-Country Women's Skiathlon at the Winter Olympics, with one finishing inside the top ten.
7 months ago

Three Local Skiers Attack Alpine Downhill Course At Milano Cortina Games

Three Team USA athletes with local ties sped through the Alpine Skiing Men's Downhill event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday.
7 months ago

Two Utah Utes Open Olympics With Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Qualifiers

Two University of Utah alums opened the 2026 Olympics on the Livigno Olympic course for the Freestyle Skiing Women's Freeski Slopestyle.
7 months ago

Bobby Wagner Named Walter Payton Man Of The Year

Former Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner was named the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year at NFL Honors on Thursday.
7 months ago

Utah Jazz Take Jock Landale, Atlanta Hawks To Final Horn On Road

The Utah Jazz took the Atlanta Hawks to the final buzzer but ultimately fell just short in the team's first game since the NBA trade deadline. 
7 months ago

WAC Removes UVU Games From Broadcast Schedule Amid Exit Fee Dispute

The Western Athletic Conference has pulled all Utah Valley University basketball games from its broadcast schedule, effective tonight.
7 months ago

Utah Jazz Trade For All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Utah Jazz decided to shake things up in a big way, acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. from Memphis for young players and draft capital.
7 months ago

Every Goal From Utah’s Dominant Win Over Vancouver At Delta Center

The Utah Mammoth hosted the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and got a big momentum boost with a 6-2 win at home.
7 months ago

Utah Mammoth Stampede Vancouver, Net Six Goals In Big Win

The Utah Mammoth were firing on all cylinders in a big 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks at the Delta Center on Monday.
7 months ago

How To Watch Super Bowl LX, Important Information, And More

It is officially Super Bowl LX week! Find information on how to watch, the halftime show, ties to the state of Utah and more right here!
7 months ago

Utah State Basketball To Sell Custom Shoes, Proceeds Going To Young Cancer Survivor

Utah State basketball will be selling custom shoes, with all proceeds going to 12-year-old cancer survivor Xander Gunnell.
7 months ago

Utah Jazz Losing Streak Extended Up North By Toronto Raptors

The Utah Jazz opened their five-game road trip with a narrow 107-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.
7 months ago

Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George Left Off 2026 All-Star Rosters

The 2026 NBA All-Star reserves were announced, and the two Utah Jazz players in contention for a spot found themselves on the outside looking in.
7 months ago

Utah Mammoth Comeback Falls Short At Home Against Dallas Stars

The Utah Mammoth made a late push, but ultimately came up short to start their homestand with a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday.
7 months ago

Utah Jazz Homestand Ends With Loss To Brooklyn Nets

The Utah Jazz look to get back in the win column as they end their homestand against the Brooklyn Nets tonight. Stay caught up with our live blog!
7 months ago

Former BYU Guard Egor Demin Sets NBA Rookie Record Against Utah Jazz

Former BYU standout Egor Demin returned to familiar territory Friday night to claim his piece of NBA history.
7 months ago

Third Period Storm Dooms Utah Mammoth Against Carolina Hurricanes

The Utah Mammoth conceded three goals in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes made a full comeback to win 5-4 on Thursday.
7 months ago

Tony Finau Drains Hole In One In Farmers Insurance Open First Round

Utah native and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau ended strong in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open, thanks to a hole-in-one on 16.
7 months ago

Ryan Smith, Will Hardy, Jazz Players Attend BYU Vs. Arizona Game

As No. 13 BYU basketball hosted the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats on Monday, a handful of notable local figures were in attendance to see the action.
8 months ago

Utah Mammoth Winning Streak Struck Down By Lightning In Tampa Bay

The Utah Mammoth fought hard for the whole 60, but ultimately came up short on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.
8 months ago

Locals In The NFL Championship Round Recap: Stats, Highlights, And More

The second-to-last weekend of the NFL season is done. See how players with ties to the state of Utah performed in the conference championships!
8 months ago

Puka Nacua Hauls In Big Touchdown Catch In NFC Championship

Former BYU WR Puka Nacua came up big in an even bigger moment, catching his first TD to pull LA within one score in the third quarter.
8 months ago