Sophia Minnaert

American journalist

Sophia Minnaert (born July 23, 1987) is an American journalist and the broadcast and digital features content director for the Milwaukee Brewers.[1]

Fox Sports Wisconsin

In 2012, Minnaert was hired by Fox Sports Wisconsin (FSW) to work in their social media department.[2] Starting in 2013, she began as an on-air sideline reporter for FSW. During her time at the network, she worked both Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks telecasts.[3] However, following her hire by the Brewers in June 2018, Minnaert's role with the Bucks ended.[4]

Accolades

She won an Emmy in 2013 for the documentary Baseball in the Dominican Republic.[1]

Personal life

Minnaert is from Madison.[2] In 2009, she graduated from Marquette University, where she studied Spanish and journalism. Her mother is from Costa Rica and her father, Al Minnaert, is a well-known former Madison Edgewood High School football coach.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Personnel News: Milwaukee, Green Bay". Ballpark Digest. 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  2. ^ a b "Going pro: Former Catholic Herald intern is sideline face of Brewers, Bucks". www.madisoncatholicherald.org. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  3. ^ Stewart, Josh (2017-02-14). "The Voice of Wisconsin Sports: Sophia Minnaert". Cream City Central. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  4. ^ "Milwaukee Brewers hire Fox Sports Wisconsin's Sophia Minnaert". Milwaukee Business Journal.
  5. ^ University, Marquette (2018-12-04). "Marquette alumnae open up about their careers as women in sports journalism". We Are Marquette. Retrieved 2019-05-28.

External links

  • Sophia Minnaert – Brewers Broadcasters at MLB.com
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