I'm Ben Root

Skilled in

About Me

I was born and raised in southern California. After obtaining an engineering degree, I had a change of heart and followed mine into the world of radio. I continued my college career and earned a broadcasting degree with a sports emphasis and took my first full-time on-air gig in Washington in 2006. I’m currently the Sports Director at Hub City Radio in Aberdeen, South Dakota. I love to be active when I have free time – whether it’s competing in volleyball, playing disc golf, venturing out on a hike, hitting the bowling alley, or walking the dog.

Skills

Sports Play-by-Play

Complete coverage of teams from the NCAA DI level to Legion Baseball in numerous sports

On-Air DJ

Bringing entertaining, informative, and thought-provoking ideas to the airwaves across many genres of music

voiceovers

Speedy turnaround time in a very professional manor, customized to the clients' needs

ad copy creation

Creating ad campaigns with the sales team, writing copy for clients, and contributing contest ideas

Website Updates

Daily website updates of local & regional sports, news, and more

leadership

Skilled in managing a team of multiple sports broadcasters

Experience

SPORTS DIRECTOR & ON-AIR TALENT at Hub City Radio

From 2010 - Present

  • Morning Show Host (Country)
  • NCAA DII & High School Play-by-Play
  • Host & Produce Daily Sports Talk Show
  • Manage Team of Sports Announcers
  • Daily Website Updates
  • Build Community Following on Social Media
  • Record News & Sports Report for Eight-Station Cluster

ON-AIR TALENT at Live 95/1420 KITI

From 2009 - 2010 and 2006 - 2007

  • Evening Show Host (AC)
  • Commercial Production
  • Voicetracking (Oldies)
  • Board Op
  • Remote Sales Broadcasts

SPORTS DIRECTOR & ON-AIR TALENT at Wayne Radio Works

From 2008 - 2009

  • Morning Show Host (Hot AC)
  • NCAA DII & High School Play-by-Play
  • Manage Team of Sports Announcers
  • Commercial Production

NEWS DIRECTOR & PLAY-BY-PLAY at The Radio Network

From 2007 - 2008

  • Provide Live Morning News Updates in Morning & Afternoons
  • Record News Report for Four-Station Cluster
  • High School Play-by-Play
  • Remote Sales Broadcasts

Awards

NATIONAL SPORTS MEDIA ASSOCIATION

South Dakota Sports Broadcaster of the Year, 2016

90.1 FM KBPK

Wall of Honor Inductee, 2016

Audio

Play-by-Play Highlights
NSU MBB vs Bemidji State - 2021-2022
NSU FB vs Southwest MN State - 2021
NSU VB vs NM Highlands - 2021
NSU Baseball vs Winona State - 2017
Music DJ Demo
Production Demo
Interview with Coach Chad Walthall - 2022
Pregame Interview with Coach Saul Phillips - 2022
MN Twins Story with MLB Writer Do-Hyoung Park - 2022
Two-Minute Sports Update
Two-Minute News Update
Sports Talk Segment

Contact Me

(605) 228-1459

718 8th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD, 57401