About
Jake Shapiro is a sports analyst for denversports.com and an adjunct professor of sports media at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
A Boulder native now based in Denver, Shap has worked for the Denver Post, covering everything from the Rockies and Rapids to breaking news.
Whether it’s NBA, NFL, NWSL or NCAA, Jake is on it—reporting on major stories across Colorado. When Shap is not working, they enjoy music, art, food and the mountains.
Expertise
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- Colorado Buffaloes
Experience
Jake has spent over a decade in Colorado media, beginning in high school covering prep sports. Reporting for the Associated Press, the Denver Post, from being on the Colorado Rockies beat to editing the premier Colorado Rapids blog, Burgundy Wave, Shap has gotten around town. When not writing, Jake has also been a podcast host, radio voice and play-by-play announcer, VP of Media for the Boulder Collegians and a board member for North Boulder Little League. From freelance hustling to newsroom leadership, Jake has covered Colorado’s top sports stories with unmatched depth.
Education
B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and History, University of Colorado-Boulder (2018)
Boulder High School (2013)
Achievements & Awards
- Second-Best Rockies Twitter Account by Fan Vote (2018)
- South Stands Denver’s Best Rockies Beat Writer (2017)
- DNVR’s Heisman for Best Staff Writer (2015)
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