Andrew Bern joined the Athletic Communication staff at Midwestern State University as their new Assistant Sports Information Director in August of 2019 after completing two seasons as the Broadcast and Media Relations Assistant for the Fort Myers Miracle, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. With the Miracle, Bern called games on the Miracle Broadcast Network, wrote game recaps, and compiled daily stat packs.
At Midwestern State, Bern assists in the communication, marketing, and promotion of the school’s 13-intercollegiate sports and serves as the primary media contact for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, and Men’s and Women’s Tennis. Additionally, Bern serves as the Play-by-Play Broadcaster for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Basketball (road games), and Softball on ESPN Radio 95.5 and the Mustangs Digital Network. Bern is also the host of the Midwestern State Basketball Coaches Show presented by Bud Light.
Prior to Fort Myers, Bern spent two and a half years as the Sports Director at WKVA, WCHX, and WVNW Radio in Lewistown, Pennsylvania broadcasting games, hosting a weekly sports talk show, and anchoring daily sportscasts.
After earning his Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Communication with an emphasis in Radio and Television in 2014 from Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, Bern accepted a News and Sports Anchor position in Miles City, Montana at KATL Radio. Bern was quickly promoted to News and Sports Director and earned an E.B. Craney Award: Runner-Up: Radio News Story of the Year.
Additional broadcasting experiences include Fox Sports Radio in Williamsport, Pennsylvania calling Mansfield Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida calling Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball on the Sunshine State Digital Network.
A native of Manalapan, New Jersey, Bern enjoys cheering on the Yankees, Rangers, Knicks, and Jets while immersing himself in the culture of his new community.
