Amelia Hanscom
Andover,MA
Summary
Skilled journalist with a specialty in sports, but wants to build expertise in other areas as well. Has experience working under a well-known New England sports journalism organization and a respectable school newspaper. Devoted to advertising notable events and reporting on significant people within the community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Office Assistant
Colby Women's Basketball Office
01.2024 - Current
- Filmed clips highlighting certain aspects of the team for social media content
- Completed monthly written recaps on the team to be used for recruiting purposes
- Placed in charge of capturing candid team moments with the goal of revamping social media pages
Featured Reporter
The Colby Echo
10.2023 - Current
- Interviewed various sources per week in order to obtain information on events occurring around campus,
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
Apprentice Sports Journalist
HerHoopsNetwork
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Traveled to basketball games, practices, clinics, and camps across New England to create buzz and offer coverage.
- Helped manage social media for the organization by posting updates, statistics, scores, images, and videos throughout the event.
- Assisted in running clinics by overseeing the clock/keeping score.
- Posted top standouts from events on social media.
- Wrote in-depth, post-event player evaluations published in article form on the organization's website.
- Wrote recap articles shouting out exceptional basketball organizations (AAU programs/fundraising groups).
Basketball Lesson Provider
Self-Employed
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Taught young children of varying ages how to improve their basketball skills.
- Created hour-long lesson plans and drove to clients' homes to teach their children more about the game.
- Adjusted lesson plans based on skill level.
- Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on children.
- Crafted fun activities that would still advance basketball ability.
- Practiced patience and careful instruction in order to maintain a positive environment.
Basketball Camp Counselor
Hooptown
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Taught children new basketball skills and challenged them to try new things.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of basketball activities.
- Oversaw campers during break/meal times.
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback at the end of each week.
Education
No Degree - Creative Writing
Colby College
Waterville, ME05.2027
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
Andover, MA06.2023
Skills
- Content Creation
- Opinion Editorials
- Writing and Editing
- Audience Engagement
- Social Media Engagement
- Blog Writing
- Headline Writing
Timeline
Student Office Assistant
Colby Women's Basketball Office
01.2024 - Current
Featured Reporter
The Colby Echo
10.2023 - Current
Apprentice Sports Journalist
HerHoopsNetwork
11.2022 - 08.2023
Basketball Lesson Provider
Self-Employed
08.2022 - 08.2023
Basketball Camp Counselor
Hooptown
07.2021 - 07.2023
No Degree - Creative Writing
Colby College
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
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