COMMunity Roar

Perspectives: Olivia Garrison ’18

Olivia Garrison graduated from Clemson University in 2018 with her B.A. in Sports Communication. She currently is a social media specialist for ESPN.

After working for The Clemson Insider, local news stations, and other internships, Olivia Garrison accepted a role at the NCAA as an on-camera host working in digital and social media strategy. From here, she went on to be a production assistant at ESPN before working up to her current position there. Her main roles are to manage ESPN social media accounts, oversee show and talent content and strategy, communicate with social media managers on public relations and marketing tactics, and organize stories for social platforms.

Olivia’s journey both professionally and as a Clemson student has propelled her into the sports world and her career today. She recommends fostering professional relationships to network and encourages current students to “do it scared”. 

Check out the interview below to learn more about Olivia!

Perspectives: Morgan Werth ’18

Morgan Werth graduated from Clemson University in 2018 with her B.A. in Sports Communication. She currently is an associate producer for the UFC, as well a sideline reporter for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs, a professional lacrosse team based in Las Vegas, NV. 

After working for Clemson Athletics in the video department and other sports and media internships, Morgan Werth accepted a role at ESPN as a production assistant where she worked on coordinating live college sports. From here, she went on to her current position at UFC. Her main roles are to interview fighters, tell and organize stories for broadcasts, and edit content. In addition, Morgan’s work as a sideline reporter has her talking to players and coaches, researching, and collaborating with directors and producers to create scripts and questions for the live broadcasts. 

Morgan’s journey both professionally and as a Clemson student has propelled her into the sports world and her career today. She recommends networking as a great way to kickstart job searching and urges students to not be afraid to reach out to connections.

Check out the interview below to learn more about Morgan!