While growing
up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, Doug Eberhart had a passion
for sports and a flair for expressing himself. It was
no surprise, then, that he decided to pursue a career
in sportscasting. The best way to reach this goal, he
was told, would be to involve himself in activities
that required him to “think on his feet.”
So Doug started acting in school plays and joined his
high school forensics (speech & debate) team, where
he enjoyed success early on. By his senior year, Doug’s
speaking skills had become so sharp that he was winning
tournaments in the Persuasive Speaking category
on a regular basis.
After high school, it was on to Ithaca College’s
prestigious School of Communications. A TV/Radio major,
Doug’s mission was to become a sportscaster. The
college had its own radio and TV stations, so Doug went
to work right away to get the “on air” experience
he would need. Opportunities were plentiful at Ithaca,
and Doug made the most of them. After spending four
years perfecting his craft in college, Doug felt he
was ready to put his talents to work in the real world.
Shortly after graduation, he parlayed his broadcasting
skills into a sports anchor/reporter job with KCAU-TV,
the ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa (130th market).
After three years there, he landed a similar position
with WSPA-TV (CBS) in Spartanburg, South Carolina (35th
market). Doug spent four years down south, covering high
school, college, and professional sports. There was plenty
of "behind the scenes" work to do, but he enjoyed
his time in front of the camera the most, and that's
where he felt most comfortable. Seven years in the TV
news business not only helped him develop an engaging
speaking style, but also taught him how to master the
art of the "ad-lib" and how to handle deadline
pressure. As it turned out, those skills would serve
him well in his next venture: as a freelance on-camera
and voice-over talent.
In 1994, Doug returned to his native Pennsylvania, and
began working on a wide range of projects, mainly industrials
and commercials. Gradually, he built up an extensive
and loyal clientele. Today, he is considered one of the
most respected talents in the tri-state area, a consummate
professional who believes that a job worth doing is a
job worth doing well! |