about
lee sanders
Personal Profile
Pleased to meet you—nice to know me. I was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago in the 1980s and made Washington, D.C., my home in 1992. I’ve been in love with the city ever since.
I’m compassionate, detail-oriented, and highly motivated, with a strong foundation in media production, journalism, and digital storytelling. Since 2011, I’ve been producing and editing video and audio content, which led me to launch my own podcast: The RCWR Show with Lee Sanders. This weekly show covers pro wrestling, entertainment, and culture, and has opened the door for press/media access at major events and interviews with prominent figures in entertainment.
My podcast work has been featured on platforms like WRESTLING INC, TNAINSIDER, 411MANIA, and FIGHTFUL. I’m also a contributor at 411MANIA, writing regularly about wrestling, music, film, TV, and local D.C. happenings.
Currently, I’m completing my degree in Media Production at Montgomery College. I'm on schedule to be done in July 2025. From there I'll be transferring the University of Maryland in Fall 2025 to pursue my degree in Journalism with my sights on becoming a radio host, sideline reporter, or TV news anchor. I’m self-taught in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Audacity, and other tools essential to audio/video production and storytelling.
When I’m not behind the mic or camera, I enjoy playing guitar, spending time with my wife, and hanging out with our dogs.
.jpg)
Education
2021-Present
Montgomery College
Majoring in Media Production of Audio, Radio, Video, Television, and News
Excellence in Media Production Award in 2025
Montgomery College Dean's List in 2023 and 2024
Former Member of Student Body Council in 2022.
Recipient of The Laura Hurst Award for Outstanding IERW Student for the year in 2021
1996-2000
Duke Ellington: School of the Arts
I earned my high school diploma with a certificate in Visual Arts and was recognized as the 2000 Most Improved Student of the Year. During that time, I also served as an assistant to professional photographer and instructor Margrett Paris, gaining hands-on experience in creative direction, camera techniques, and mentorship under a working artist.
2025-PRESENT
University of Maryland
Majoring in Journalism beginning Fall 2025
Accepted into the journalism program at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, where I will be majoring in multimedia journalism with a focus on broadcast and audio reporting. I look forward to expanding my skill set in news writing, field reporting, and digital storytelling. Future experiences and accomplishments at UMD will be added as they unfold.
