SVG Students To Watch: Chloe Gosk, Monmouth University

The New Jersey native is honing her skills as a replay operator

In the live sports video industry, the future is bright. Our new series, SVG Students To Watch, highlights the next generation of live–sports–production professionals. Across campuses nationwide, students are playing a pivotal role in bringing their schools’ games to fans — from running cameras and graphics to sitting in the producer or director’s chair and everything in between. This series shines a light on the young talent making an impact today and preparing to shape the future of sports video production.

Chloe Gosk

College: Monmouth University
Academic Year: Senior
Hometown: Manville, NJ
Roles: Replay

What drew you to live sports production, and how did you get started?
I grew up watching sports instead of playing them. I loved going to my younger siblings’ games and sitting around the TV with my dad during football and hockey season. I also developed a big passion for digital media, such as photography and video editing. I combined these interests for the first time in high school when I worked as a student photographer and covered sporting events for my school’s yearbook and newspaper. This really kickstarted my drive to pursue a career in sports media.

One of the biggest reasons I committed to Monmouth was the opportunities it offered for students to get involved with athletics, like broadcasting. I began working with the Monmouth Digital Network (MDN) my sophomore year, and after getting my first few broadcasts under my belt, I knew I had found my place. I love the fast-paced environment that’s constantly engaging and keeps you on your toes. I also love how every broadcast is different, yet there’s always a routine to follow with recording opens, running commercial breaks, airing graphics, and more.

Are there any “aha moments” where you realized you really loved a particular role on the crew?
I always thought I was going to be a camera operator because I was used to doing camera-related work in high school and figured those skills would translate well. I was a little discouraged when I first started working broadcasts because I was getting assigned to everything but camera. Everything changed when I got assigned to replay for the first time. I got the hang of it very quickly, and after a few broadcasts, I absolutely fell in love with the position. My desire to be a camera operator quickly disappeared — so much so that when I finally did get assigned to work a camera, I was upset that I wasn’t doing replay.

What’s the most challenging aspect of working in live sports production as a student?
The most challenging aspect of working in live sports production as a student is learning to recover from mistakes. Broadcasting is very technical and requires precision from everybody behind the scenes. Live TV does not hide mistakes well, which can be daunting when you’re just learning the ropes. It’s not fun when you mess up on air, but you can’t dwell on it or make a big scene — that just makes it worse. Don’t worry about what you did wrong; worry instead about how fast you can fix it and move on. Establishing that mindset definitely took some time but has significantly changed my workflow in the production room for the better.

What are your career aspirations after graduation?
After graduation, I want to continue working in sports broadcasting. I hope to transition into major/minor league sports as opposed to collegiate, preferably hockey or women’s basketball. I plan on getting certified in EVS and potentially learning other replay systems to expand my skill set. My dream is to one day crew a broadcast of the Olympics, so my sights are set on LA 2028.

What advice would you give to your freshman self?
I would tell her to join MDN immediately! Every day I regret not joining this team until my sophomore year. I wish I had another year to work with this incredible team and grow as a replay operator. Otherwise, I would tell my freshman self not to worry so much about the future. It’s OK to be unsure about where you want to end up in this industry — there are so many different incredible paths to explore. Just trust the process and eventually you will find your niche, but you won’t know it until you try it.

If you run video production at a college athletic department and would like to recommend a standout student from your crew to be featured in SVG Students to Watch, please email SVG’s Director of Digital Brandon Costa at brandon@sportsvideo.org.