Red Hawk Sports Network

Founded in 2019 with four broadcast interns and a single camera, Red Hawk Sports Network has grown into Montclair State University's student-run multimedia sports broadcasting organization. RHSN now produces approximately 20 live games per semester, led by a student team of six broadcast interns, a social media team, and a production intern, delivering multi-camera coverage of all MSU home athletic events. Through SPTC 390, a credited communications course, students also produce original studio programming including Inside the Nest, Trivia: The Show, and Red Hawk Spotlight.

Red Hawk Sports Network students pose for a group photo on the field.

Broadcast Experience That Translates to the Real World

Red Hawk Sports Network (RHSN) productions are built to ESPN+ standards. For live games, students construct and operate a remote-style control room at each athletic venue, gaining direct, hands-on experience with professional broadcast equipment. That same level of real-world application carries into our studio shows, where students learn rundowns, produce features, and develop the technical and editorial skills that set them apart in the job market. Throughout the semester, students also access internship and industry partnership opportunities that extend their experience beyond the classroom.

Alumni Outcomes

RHSN graduates have gone on to careers at some of the most recognizable names in sports and media including ESPN, NBC Sports, NFL Films, MLB Network, Major League Baseball, NHL Network, the New York Giants, New York Jets and New York Red Bulls. Others have built successful careers as freelance camera operators, editors and videographers. Recent graduates have secured roles at the New York Liberty, ESPN First Take and local news affiliates like WTAJ-TV and WBNG-12 News.

Alum Jon Edmond on air for NY Liberty.

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Student Opportunities

Student interviewing during homecoming game.

On-Air Play By Play and Color Commentating

Student approaches two students on air calling a game on campus.

Producing

Feature Producing, Show Producing, and Field Producing.

Students in control room C working together on broadcasting a show.

Control Room

The following roles you can choose from: Director, TD, Graphics, EVS/Replay, Server, Prompter, Audio, Camera, Stage Manager, and JIB.

Student interviewing subject at homecoming game.

Storywriting and Reporting

Award-Winning Network

College Broadcast Industry (CBI) Awards

RHSN earned first place in "Best Live Sports Broadcast" and third place in "Best Sportscast" at the 2024 College Broadcast Industry Awards, competing against collegiate networks from across the country.

Two awards standing side by side, the one on the left says 2025 CBI National Student Production Award 3rd place for Best Sportscast Video awarded to Montclair State University RHSn for Inside the Nest April 17,2025, and second award says 2025 CBI National Student Production Award Winners for Best Live Sports Broadcast Video 1st place for Montclair State University RHSN for RHSN Live Basketball.

Student Emmys

RHSN received a Student Emmy nomination in 2022 for Teammates, a documentary honoring the life and legacy of Sam Mills.

Screenshot of Teammates documentary graphic. Teammates sits in the middle in white font and behind the text is a jersey that says Red Hawks 62.

Faculty Supervisors

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Get Involved

General Meetings: CCOM Room 2050 Wednesdays 2-3 P.M.

RHSN always has crewing and filming opportunities all year. You don’t need to take the RHSN class to be hands-on in an impactful way. Follow us on Instagram @redhawksn  for all sign up opportunities.