Daniel Shay

About Daniel Shay

Sports media professional with gameday production, radio, television, and podcast experience. I graduated from High Point University where I received a bachelor\'s degree in sports media. My experience includes being an SNY, Fox Sports, and a New York Islanders intern as well as stage manager for PWHL New York and the New York Red Bulls. I’ve also hosted a sports talk radio program, play-by-play/color broadcasting for ESPN+, and sports anchoring for studio shows in the Nido Qubein School of Communication.

Experience

1. Coordinator, Game Presentation & Operations

   Macon Mayhem

   Aug 2025 — Present · Macon, GA, US

   I currently serve as the Game Presentation & Operations Coordinator for the Macon Mayhem, leading all in-arena game presentation for home games. From scripting and timing to the execution of on-ice promotions, fan cams, intermission games, and theme nights. I coordinate game-night operations across production, entertainment, promotions, and broadcast teams to ensure a seamless show flow that meets league standards. In this role, I hire, train, schedule, and manage all game day staff, including operations crew, camera operators, mascot performers, hosts, and on-ice talent. I oversee run of show documents, PA reads, sponsor integrations, and in-game communication (show calling) while managing real-time problem-solving in a fast-paced live event environment. I also help to execute specialty and themed nights such as Star Wars Night, Disney Night, Wicked Night, Superhero Night, and rebrand nights to drive fan engagement and attendance.

Education

• High Point University

  Bachelor's Degree, Sports Media

• Sachem High School East

  Advanced Regents Diploma

  2015 — 2019