Andrew Goodrich
Irving,TX
Summary
Driven sports reporter with a proven track record at The Daily Toreador, crafting over 100 AP style articles on various sports. Excelled in relationship building with key sports figures and demonstrated expertise in sports writing and deadline management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
The Daily Toreador
Lubbock, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Beat writer for Texas Tech soccer, baseball, softball, and men's golf.
- Over 100 published articles in AP style.
- Responsible for writing game previews, recaps, press release briefs, and player profiles.
- Attends all press conferences and player availability to attain quotes for written content.
- Cultivated strong rapport with sports information directors, coaches, and players.
- Met hard deadlines after games.
- Pitched story ideas weekly in a newsroom setting.
Shadow Assignment
The Dallas Morning News Inc.
Frisco, TX
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Observed and learned from Dallas Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.
- Gained knowledge of media operations in a professional sports organization setting.
- Created working relationships with other journalists.
Outside Service Attendant
Las Colinas Country Club
Irving, USA
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Responsible for all functions of the golf department in the outdoor setting.
- Staging golf carts for use, cleaning golf carts, and prepping them; supervision and management of the driving range.
- Welcoming the arrival of members and guests with their golf clubs and needs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2026
Skills
- AP style writing
- Sports writing
- News writing
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Layouts
- Fact-checking
- In-depth research
- Story creation
- Deadline Management
References
- Justin Bevier, Director of Golf, Las Colinas Country Club, Justin.bevier@clubcorp.com
- Marianna Souriall, Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Toreador, souriall100@gmail.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shadow Assignment
The Dallas Morning News Inc.
10.2024 - 10.2024
Sports Reporter
The Daily Toreador
10.2023 - Current
Outside Service Attendant
Las Colinas Country Club
07.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Texas Tech University