Benji Kaufman
ABOUT BENJI KAUFMAN
I am in my final year at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, studying journalism. Passionate about sports and news reporting, I thrive as an anchor, reporter, live broadcaster and graphic designer, with strong skills in video editing and design. I bring a unique blend of on-camera presence, field reporting, and creative visual production to my work. With hands-on experience across multiple areas of journalism, my dedication to delivering impactful, visually engaging stories sets me apart. Whether reporting from the field or crafting dynamic visuals behind the scenes, I am driven by a passion for telling the stories that matter in sports and news. I interned with Prince George’s Community TV in the summer of 2025. In the fall, I served as an on-air broadcaster and reporter for Capital News Service, a student-powered news organization run by the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
TERRAPIN SPORTS CENTRAL
I have steadily worked my way up at Terrapin Sports Central, a student-run media outlet dedicated to covering University of Maryland athletics. I began my TSC journey as a freshman working as a crew member and quickly established myself as an on-air presence with early reporting experience. By my sophomore year, I was named Creative Video Director, taking charge of designing graphics and producing dozens of hype videos across a wide range of Maryland sports.
In my junior year, I expanded my role further—anchoring several times for The Left Bench, TSC’s flagship weekly studio show that highlights Maryland athletics through features, highlights, and original segments. I continued to lead content creation for TSC’s Instagram and X platforms, and I also wrote, shot, and edited a longform enterprise story on sibling athletes at Maryland, combining reporting and visual storytelling to showcase my skills beyond daily coverage.
Now in my senior year, I serve as Creative Content Director for TSC, overseeing the organization’s visual identity across all platforms. In this role, I continue to lead TSC’s creative direction—developing graphics, editing hype videos, and driving a consistent and engaging social media presence. My commitment to combining sports journalism with design and multi-platform storytelling has given me valuable experience in the field of broadcasting.
BIG TEN PLUS, STUDENT U
I have contributed across multiple live production roles for Maryland Athletics broadcasts through BTN’s StudentU program, which offers hands-on experience in sports television production. As an on-air talent, I have served as a play-by-play announcer for Maryland men’s and women’s basketball and softball on Big Ten Plus, providing live analysis, narration, and real-time context for viewers. For each broadcast, I prepare detailed multi-page documents with statistical and biographical information on both teams to ensure informed coverage.
In addition to my on-air work, I have experience as a scorebox operator for Maryland baseball, managing live score graphics during broadcasts. I have also worked as a camera operator for men’s soccer broadcasts, focusing on framing, anticipating plays, and maintaining steady visuals in live settings.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY TV (PGCTV)
During the summer of 2025, I spent eight weeks as a news intern at Prince George’s Community TV (PGCTV), a long-standing local news station serving Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. While my official title was intern, I functioned as a full-fledged news reporter—pitching, writing, and editing stories under tight same-day deadlines. Over the course of the internship, 12 of my stories aired on television, covering topics ranging from county government to community sports leagues.
Working in a fast-paced, professional newsroom, I filed multiple stories a day, conducted interviews, selected soundbites, and cut footage for the daily afternoon newscast using Adobe Premiere Pro. On non-air days, I stayed active by writing scripts, gathering interviews, and collaborating with assignment editors to maintain PGCTV’s broadcast standards. The experience sharpened my on-camera presence, news writing, and editing under pressure, while also deepening my appreciation for local news and reinforcing my versatility beyond sports.