Frank
DeLuca
Media Professional
About Me
I am a media professional with a passion for videography and visual storytelling. I am experienced in all facets of content and multimedia production, including writing, producing and editing in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. I take a tremendous amount of pride in my detail-oriented approach and emphasis on being flexible and operating efficiently in a team setting.
I have worked in local sports television for seven years and have spent the last three years covering Tennessee athletics throughout one of the most eventful periods in program history. I have had the opportunity to tell the stories of so many incredible people and programs in my nearly seven years as a television sports reporter in Knoxville, TN and Burlington, VT. Beyond, that, I love shooting live sports, and it never gets old watching a play develop through a camera lens.
Grateful for the last three years at WBIR!
Feature Stories
Tennessee baseball superfan goes all-out at games
Alcoa softball manager shows unwavering support to the team
Woman and her service dog are inseparable at Lady Vol games
National Drive, Chip & Putt champion honors uncle through golf
Tennessee swimmer Jordan Crooks becomes fastest man in 50m freestyle
Gatlinburg-Pittman football dedicates season in memory of head coach's brother
Cocke Co. football player takes on new role after having to retire due to concussions
Tennessee softball celebrates legendary Lady Vol and Olympian Monica Abbott
Sports Videography
Football
Men's Lacrosse
Basketball
Women's Lacrosse
Hockey
Soccer
Mic'd Up
Halls football head coach Brent Hughes
South-Doyle football head coach Paul Shelton
Knoxville West running back Brayden Latham
Morristown East quarterback Caleb Billings
Grainger linebacker Tucker Gillette
Digital Stories
Work Experience
Sports Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist
WBIR-TV (Knoxville, TN)
March 2022 - March 2025
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Transformed the sports department into a digital-focused team with an emphasis on creating content for our digital platforms and driving viewers to our website
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Revamped our “10Sports Blitz” high school football show to feature dynamic content such as mic’d up segments and plays of the week in addition to highlights
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Spearheaded the creation of a Friday pregame show called “10Tailgate” to emphasize community engagement and showcase the stories of local programs
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Produced a sponsored series on the 1998 Tennessee football national championship run featuring stories with legendary players from that team
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Coordinated across departments to plan efficient and comprehensive coverage on tight gameday deadlines
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Utilized social media and digital content creation skills to maintain a consistent and engaging presence with viewers and local fanbases
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WVNY/WFFF-TV (Burlington, VT)
Sept. 2018 - Feb. 2022
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Created an “Athlete of the Week” segment to highlight local standouts and celebrate their accomplishments on and off the field
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Partnered with the Vermont Lake Monsters for “Monster Minute,” a rapid-fire interview segment with minor league baseball players in the Athletics organization
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Hosted a Friday night “High School Huddle” football show and ensured all scripts and highlights were ready for air under tight deadlines
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Produced, edited and anchored multiple sportscasts each day on our ABC and FOX-affiliated shows
Education
2018/AUG
Syracuse University
M.S. Broadcast & Digital Journalism
Sports Communication Emphasis
2016/MAY
Hofstra University
B.A. Journalism
Minor in Speech Commuication/Rhetorical Studies
