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My favourite activity has always been just going to a hockey game 🏒 What a blast playing

I'm a journalist, broadcaster and communications professional based in Adelaide, Australia but available for work world wide.
 

Originally from Canada, I've spent almost 15 years working across baseball, ice hockey and softball, helping clubs, leagues and governing bodies tell their stories through broadcasting, journalism and media.
 

I've been fortunate to call World Cups, cover World Baseball Classics, professional leagues and national championships, while also leading communications for major sporting events and organisations.

But some of the work I'm most proud of has been helping smaller sports and emerging athletes receive the coverage they deserve. I believe every sport has stories worth telling. My role is to find them, provide context and present them in a way that informs, entertains and helps audiences connect.
 

Career Highlights

  • Led coverage of two World Baseball Classic Campaigns

  • Three-time Australian Baseball League Broadcaster of the Year

  • Finalist – Australian Sports Commission Media Awards

  • Bachelor of Journalism – Carleton University (Canada)

  • Broadcasts featured on ESPN, Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, NBC Sports Regional Networks and AT&T SportsNet

  • Communications leadership across World Cups, professional leagues and national championships
     

A Little More About Me
 

I didn't move to Australia expecting to build a career in sports media, but that's exactly what happened.
 

Over the years I've worn plenty of hats. From commentator, journalist, communications manager, to operations manager, MC and content producer. They've all been driven by the same goal: helping bring people together connect with sport.


Whether it's broadcasting a World Cup, writing about a local championship or working behind the scenes to help an event succeed, I enjoy telling stories that give athletes, teams and competitions the recognition they deserve.
 

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me hiking, social dancing, travelling, or following the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Bills. I'm also the co-host of the Baseball Expats podcast, where we explore baseball stories from around the world.
 

Featured
 

If you'd like to learn more about my work and journey in sports media, here are a few interviews, profiles and projects.

Let's Connect
 

Whether you're looking for a broadcaster, journalist, communications support or simply want to chat about sport, I'd love to hear from you. Get in Touch via email (eric@ericbalnar.com) or +61 409 294 647.

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