About Me
My name is Alex Schoenfeld and I’m currently a junior at The University of Alabama, majoring in news media with a concentration in sports broadcasting and a minor in communication studies. My passion for sports and storytelling began when I was eight years old and had the opportunity to visit the press box at a Washington Redskins game. From that moment, I knew I wanted to be part of the sports media world.
Sports have always been a defining part of my life. I played varsity field hockey all four years of high school and made history my senior year by joining the boys’ ice hockey team, where I played every game and logged significant ice time. I’ve also been a dancer since age two, competing nationally in both dance and cheerleading. I was a proud member of the Washington Redskins junior dance competition team that won a national title in 2019.
The University of Alabama has given me a great opportunity to hone my news and sportscasting skills. In May 2025, I began my internship at Alabama's NPR station where I quickly learned to investigate research and report news and sports stories on a wide variety of topics.
All of these experiences have given me a unique athlete’s perspective that I bring to my work as a broadcaster. My goal is to make sports more accessible and exciting for every viewer by blending my on-the-field experience with strong communication and storytelling skills.
While my ultimate dream is to become an NFL Sideline reporter, I am very passionate about all sports and could see myself contributing as a color commentator or player interviewer. I could also see myself working in a variety of media roles, given my extensive experience in editing packages, creating social media posts, and writing. I know success in this field takes time, hard work, and adaptability- and I am ready for it. Whether I am on camera, researching and writing stories, or behind the scenes supporting production, I bring perseverance, creativity, and a deep commitment to excellence to every opportunity.
“You can make anything by writing.”
C. S. Lewis