Reels
Below are some of my on-air samples that include PxP demo reels,
on-air postgame interviews, studio shows, and much more!
*Head over to my YouTube @Griffin Della Penna
for additional content!*
Sports Broadcasting Reel (2025-26)
The 2025-26 academic year was filled with valuable lessons as I continued to navigate my way through the sports broadcast industry.
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This reel offers a glimpse into my versatile skillset as an on-camera host, play-by-play broadcaster, and sideline reporter.
I viewed creating this reel as a challenge to portray my best work across multiple sports to show employers that I can rise to the occasion in any role!
Sideline Reporter Reel (2025-26)
Over the past year, I continued my freelance relationships with Canisius University Athletics, the Rochester Americans, and Knighthawks on top of my CAA responsibilities.
This reel features a variety of live hits, interviews, and in-depth stories. ​I continue to challenge myself to ask insightful questions and sharpen my storytelling abilities!
Rochester Americans Rinkside Reporter Reel (2025-26)
This reel showcases some of my on-camera intermission hits, interviews, and coach reports from the 2025-26 season.
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When looking back at my third full season with the Amerks, I saw continuous growth as the year went on.
My role in the broadcast grew during the game for more drop-ins with additional interviews compared to years past. I saw a higher quality interview answers because of the comfort level the players had with me!
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Basketball TV PxP Reel (2025-26)
While the majority of my time is spent in front of the camera as a reporter, I do still have a passion for calling games.
This reel showcases Men's and Women's College Basketball Play-by-Play during the 2025-26 season. This year, I continued to be the voice of Canisius Basketball for the Men's and Women's programs while also covering multiple games throughout the CAA Championships in Washington, DC.
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Multimedia/Digital Reporter Reel (2025-26)
In my first full year with the conference, I continued sharpening my skills as a one-man band. All of my content with the CAA is written, shot, edited, and posted on our social media accounts by me!
This reel features nine different sports that I reported on-site at our CAA Championships or remotely. The nature of the position has forced me to think outside the box for creative pieces of content that include championship previews, recaps, podcast series, postseason award releases, top plays, and vlogs.
Sports Anchor/MMJ Reel (September 2024)
An area where I didn't have any experience prior to coming to Syracuse was making packages like a local TV reporter.
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During my final semester in Cuse, I got daily repetitions to boost my storytelling abilities as a Sports MMJ and calling highlights in the studio.
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My internship with WPRI-TV allowed me to create packages daily throughout New England Patriots training camp, resulting in better efficiency and creativity.
Syracuse/ACC Network Play-By-Play Reel (2023-24)
During my time at Syracuse, I called over 45 games across seven different sports. Having the opportunity to have my voice paired with historic moments like Dyaisha Fair scoring her 3,00th point or passing Brittney Griner on the NCAA all-time scorers is something I will never forget.
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Doing additional broadcasts at Colgate and Canisius provided more opportunities to improve in sports like lacrosse.
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If you would like to see a continuous segment of a specific sport, head over to my YouTube channel!
Syracuse/ACC Network Studio Host Reel (2023-24)
Due to my involvement with Syracuse Athletics and our ACC Network productions, I was awarded plenty of opportunities to be a studio host.
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Having the reins for pregame, halftime, and postgame shows was an honor that I didn't take lightly. With hosting being the area in the industry that I would like to be in long-term, my time at the desk was my favorite part about being at Syracuse.
2023 STAA Jim Nantz Award Submission
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The Jim Nantz Award is presented annually by the STAA to the nation's top undergraduate student sportscaster. My submission is the first ever to come from a Canisius College student in the history of the prestigious honor.
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It has been my main priority throughout my senior year to showcase my talents on the biggest stage. I am fortunate to have been selected for the honorable mention list for the award.
It is extremely validating to help promote Canisius and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on the national stage, but I am hungry to continue my development because I know that I'm just scratching the surface!
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