iHeartMedia Portland’s Rip City Radio 620, your home of the Portland Trail Blazers, announced today that acclaimed sports journalist Sean Highkin will join the station as the Portland Trail Blazers Correspondent, effective immediately. He will provide comprehensive coverage of the games, practices, press conferences and everything revolving around the Portland Trail Blazers on their flagship station, Rip City Radio 620.
Highkin brings over a decade of experience covering the NBA, including seven years dedicated to the Portland Trail Blazers. As a trusted voice in basketball, his experience includes contributing to national outlets such as Bleacher Report, USA Today, The Athletic and NBC Sports.
His dedication to providing comprehensive and engaging content has earned him a loyal following among Blazers fans. In 2023, Highkin was named Oregon Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association, a testament to his outstanding contributions to sports journalism. His work has also been honored by the Pro Basketball Writers Association, further solidifying his reputation as a top-tier sportswriter.
“Sean’s knowledge, expertise and impressive track record will elevate and take our Trail Blazers coverage to the next level,” said Marshal Burgess, Metro President of iHeartMedia Portland. “His insightful analysis and in-depth reporting have made him a respected voice in the sports journalism community, and we are thrilled to have him join the iHeartRadio Portland team.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Sean join our team and help grow and enhance our Trail Blazers coverage,” said Rich Moore, Program Director of Rip City Radio 620. “His experience and dedicated following will be a great addition making us the ultimate destination for Trail Blazer fans!”
“When this opportunity was presented to me, it was a no-brainer,” said Highkin. “I’m excited to do more on the radio side in addition to my written coverage of the Trail Blazers and work with the very talented team at Rip City Radio.”
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Portland market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – available across more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.
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