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

ChatGPT Ranks Best Utah Football Players Of All-Time

ChatGPT, a conversational AI model, ranked the greatest football players that attended the University of Utah.
3 years ago

Former Utah State Linebacker Kyle Gallagher Dies In Car Crash At 33

LOGAN, Utah – Former Utah State football player Kyle Gallagher died in a car crash last week. He was 33. Gallagher played linebacker for the Aggies from 2007-2011. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of former @USUFootball player Kyle Gallagher. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kyle and his family in this […]
3 years ago

Salt Lake Bees Hit Three Straight Home Runs Against Reno Aces

Salt Lake Bees Jo Adell, Trey Cabbage and Kevin Padlo all got in on the home run action against the Reno Aces on Saturday.
3 years ago

Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Hints NHL To Utah ‘In Motion’

Co-founder of Qualtrics and Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said in a Twitter post that the NHL to Utah is 'in motion'.
3 years ago

Utah Warriors Win Streak Snapped By Old Glory DC On Road

The Utah Warriors, 6-2, traveled to Segra Field in Leesburg, Virginia to take on Old Glory DC, 3-5, on Saturday, April 22.
3 years ago

This Day In Utah Sports History: Karl Malone Sets Playoff Record

On this day 23 years ago, Karl Malone set an NBA playoff record when he scored 50 points against the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round.
3 years ago

Utah Royals Head Coach Amy Rodriguez Aims To Bring Championship To Utah

In her introductory press conference, Amy Rodriguez talked about her return to Utah, the transition to coaching, and goals for the season.
3 years ago

Amy Rodriguez To Coach Utah Royals FC In 2024 NWSL Season

Amy Rodriguez will be the head coach for the Utah Royals in the teams reintroduction to the NWSL in 2024, the team announced.
3 years ago

Utah Baseball Sets Pac-12 Era Program Record With 29 Runs Against BYU

In a game that saw 34 hits for 43 runs, multiple records were broken as Utah baseball defeated rival BYU in a game for the ages.
3 years ago

Utah Athletics Announces This Year’s Crimson Carpet Awards Nominees

Utah Athletics announced the nominees for every Crimson Carpet Award ahead of the annual student-athlete awards show on Wednesday, April 19.
3 years ago

Utah Warriors Drop Seattle Seawolves In High-Scoring Win

The Utah Warriors, 5-2, took on the Seattle Seawolves, 6-1, at home in Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday, March 18.
3 years ago

Former Utah Deputy A.D. Resigns From ISU Following Questionable Work Trip

Former Utah Deputy A.D. resigned from his position at Illinois State after questions were raised about a trip he took with potential donors.
3 years ago

Photos: Renderings of MLB Ballpark In SLC Released

Early concept photos of the proposed MLB Ballpark in SLC were released after the LHM group announced their plan to bring baseball to Utah.
3 years ago

MLB To SLC: LHM Group Announces Attempt To Bring Major League Baseball Team To Utah

Steve Starks and Larry H. Miller announced their intent to bring an MLB team to Salt Lake City on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Former Utah Tight End Dalton Kincaid Visiting NFL Teams Following Medical Clearance

Former Utah Ute and projected first-round NFL Draft pick Dalton Kincaid is visiting NFL teams following his medical clearance.
3 years ago

Jenteal Jackson Hired As Next Weber State Wildcats Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Weber State University announced the hiring of Jenteal Jackson to be the next women's basketball head coach for the Wildcats.
3 years ago

Analysis: What’s On The Line For Each Team In 2023 NBA Playoffs

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are around the corner. Here is what each team has at stake on their journey to an NBA championship.
3 years ago

Masters: Tony Finau Makes It Through Second Round Cut

Despite losing ground in round two and round three, Tony Finau made it through the cut at the 2023 Masters Tournament.
3 years ago

Simone Fontecchio Throws Down Two-Hand Dunk On Denver Defense

Against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, Simone Fontecchio caught a pass from Damian Jones and threw down a strong two-hand dunk.
3 years ago

Kris Dunn High-Fives Courtside Jazz Fan After And-One Play

In the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, Kris Dunn took it to the rack, made the layup, and got a foul call.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz Get Off To Blazing Start In Home Finale Against Denver

The Utah Jazz jumped out to a 15-2 lead in the first quarter against Denver on Saturday, putting on a show in the home finale. 
3 years ago

Report: Utah Jazz Sign Free Agent Vernon Carey Jr. Through 2023-2024 Season

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Utah Jazz have signed free agent center Vernon Carey Jr. through the 2023-2024 NBA season.
3 years ago

Masters: Tony Finau Battles Star Golfers, Weather Conditions At 2023 Masters

On a day that saw suspensions of play and trees falling on the course, Tony Finau managed to stay under par through the first two rounds.
3 years ago

Instant Replay: Masters Play Suspended After Two Trees Fall, Nearly Hits Crowd

On the second day of the 2023 Masters Tournament, play was suspended after two large trees were blown down due to high winds.
3 years ago