The Sports Career

By The Chapter

Every career stop, chapter by chapter.

Career Timeline

2025–2026
Director of Marketing & Entertainment
Trenton Ironhawks
Founding front office member for a first-year ECHL expansion franchise — built marketing, game presentation, and fan experience functions from the ground up.
Franchise LaunchBrand DevelopmentIntern Program
2023–2025
Director of Game Presentation
Zawyer Sports & Entertainment
Directed game presentation across Zawyer's North American portfolio of teams, leading market launches and ownership transitions while managing Technical Directors across a distributed team.
Multi-MarketPortfolio Oversight
2024–2025
Sr. Director of Business Operations
Gastonia Baseball Club
Led operational transition following an ownership change, establishing stability across the organization and CaroMont Health Park.
Ownership TransitionOperations
2022–2024
Director of Game Presentation & Community Relations
Savannah Ghost Pirates
Founded GPTV, the team's in-house broadcast unit. Directed the 2024 ECHL All-Star Classic and led the department to ECHL awards for Best Game Presentation and Best Theme Night (23/24).
GPTV FounderECHL All-Star ClassicNHL Network
2020–2022
Game Presentation Specialist
Tampa Bay Lightning
Primary backup DJ and artificial crowd sound system operator during the 2021 post-COVID season; managed the in-arena Tagboard display.
NHLLive Audio
2020–2021
Game Audio | DJ & Artificial Sound Sweetener
Toronto Raptors (NBA) — Season Played in Tampa
Live audio production during the Raptors' pandemic-era season based in Tampa, including artificial crowd sound design.
NBALive Audio
2012–2022
PA Announcer
Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
PA announcer for a decade at Amway Center, delivering key game information and promotional content, plus Game DJ duties.
ECHLPA / Game DJ

References

"Initially, Bryan had much to learn about our workflow and team history, working in our fast-moving live production environment. To his credit, he worked hard at improving with every game — seeking input and coaching, while graciously accepting constructive criticism. He became a trusted, professional resource for our team."

John FranzoneSVP, Game Presentation & Production — Tampa Bay Lightning

"In my 20+ years in sports A/V and broadcast, few people have demonstrated the drive to constantly build, improve, and evolve themselves, their work product, and the team surrounding them as much as Bryan. A true professional in every sense — not just for himself, but for the entire organization he represents."

Jeff BallPresident & Co-Founder — 7Point Audio

"Bryan Sklover is a builder. He builds brands; he builds followship; he builds community. Bryan has the perfect balance of leadership for the entire team and creating opportunities for individual growth. His ground-up approach reflects his knowledge of the industry, emphasis on culture, and precision for success."

Jacob NotermannGPTV Production & Talent — Savannah Ghost Pirates (2022–2026)

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