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Jay Alter | |
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| Born | 1994 Darien, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sports broadcaster |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Jay Alter (born 1994) is an American sports broadcaster known for his work with ESPN . Since joining the network in 2018, he has become a versatile voice across multiple sports, including college football, men's basketball, women's lacrosse, and NFL coverage on ESPN Radio..[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Alter was born and raised in Darien, Connecticut. He graduated from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2016 with a degree in broadcast journalism.[2] During his time at Syracuse, he gained extensive experience through student-run outlets, serving as sports director at both WAER and WJPZ-FM (Z89).[3]
Career
[edit]Early Career
[edit]After college, Alter worked as a weekend sports anchor for News 12 Connecticut and called games for the BIG EAST Digital Network.[2]
ESPN (2018–present)
[edit]Since joining ESPN in 2018, Alter has become a versatile voice across several sports:[2]
- College Football: Alter has called games in every FBS conference, from midweek MACtion to the SEC.
- College Basketball: He is widely recognized for his work in ACC men's basketball, calling dozens of games each season. He was on the mic for the first-ever men's basketball broadcast on ACC Network when it launched in 2019. His basketball assignments have also included Feast Week, Champ Week, and the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.[4]
- Lacrosse: A regular voice for men's and women's college lacrosse, Alter has served as the lead play-by-play announcer for the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse National Championship. since 2021.[4]
- Premier Lacrosse League (PLL): He has also called Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) games on ESPN and ABC[4]
- NFL on ESPN Radio: Alter has called select NFL games, most notably the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots that decided the AFC East title.[5]
Other Ventures
[edit]In 2024, Alter launched Rearview Mirror Productions, a creative studio focused on original storytelling projects outside of live game coverage.
Personal Life
[edit]Jay Alter lives in Darien, Connecticut, with his wife, Liz, and their daughter, Ellie. He remains closely connected to his hometown, often participating in local events and community activities.
References
[edit]- ^ https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/jay-alter/ ESPN Press Room Bio
- ^ a b c "Jay Alter".
- ^ Kobland, Keith (December 22, 2015). "Jay Alter '16 Continues University Broadcast Tradition".
- ^ a b c "icdb.tv - Commentator listing for Jay Alter". basketball.icdb.tv.
- ^ "Patriots 24-12 Bills (Dec 23, 2018) Final Score". ESPN.
- Internet Commentator Database
- ACC and ESPN Announce Long-Term Renewed Commitment
- Newhouse to the Airwaves: Jay Alter’s Journey
- ESPN broadcaster Jay Alter stays close to Darien roots
External Links
[edit]- ESPN Press Room Bio
- ESPN broadcaster Jay Alter stays close to Darien roots
- Internet Commentator Database