John Rooke
Broadcaster, media professional
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Play-by-play.
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Voice-talent.
Professional speaker.
Writer.
Teacher, Instructor, Mentor.
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PR, marketing, development.
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Now in a sixth decade with electronic, print, and digital media experience -
in all market sizes and at the network level -
John is uniquely qualified to help you stand out.
50 years in journalism and multi-media.
John M. Rooke
John Rooke is an award-winning broadcaster, recently named by the National Sports Media Association as the Rhode Island Sports Broadcaster of the Year for 2023. John is also a 2011 inductee into the Rhode Island Radio and Television Hall of Fame.
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35 seasons as "Voice of the Providence Friars"
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32 seasons as Stadium Voice of the New England Patriots
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19 years as a college professor, lecturer, instructor and mentor
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40+ years as a radio talk show and podcast host
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25 years as a television sports anchor and reporter
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Sixth decade as a journalist; current columnist for the Providence Journal
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What They're Saying.
RECENT PROJECTS
Providence Friars
Play-by-play from the 2021-22 college basketball season
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NCAA Tournament vs. South Dakota State
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Highlights; JR on the call!
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Syndication:
This Week in the
Big East
Westwood One Radio
Sirius XM
Local stations
All Podcast platforms
Click the logo above,
or HERE to listen
Patriots Playbook
Kicks off at 2:00 pm ET -
Every Thursday through the NFL season, monthly during the offseason!
Instruction:
Dean Broadcasting
Bachelor of Science in Sports Broadcasting Degree program
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Instruction in:
Play-by-play
Talk Show Hosting
Media Writing
Audio/Video production
News/Sports Reporting
Media Selling
Columnist
Thinking Out Loud
Columnist
Center for Business, Entertainment and Sport Management
Academic Partnerships:
Kraft Sports + Entertainment
Patriot Place/Gillette Stadium
Providence Bruins
WEEI
Learfield
Cape Cod League Baseball
Brockton Rox
Newport Gulls
Providence Hockey Club
Professional Affiliations
