Andy Mathis
Athens
Summary
Sports journalist covering NCAA and pro beats with bylines at AP and USA TODAY; excels in live, deadline-driven game coverage, sharp interviewing and AP-style editing across digital platforms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Newsperson
The Associated Press
06.2023 - Current
- Remote live coverage of MLB and CFB games
- Deadline reporting on 10+ games per shift from box scores and broadcasts
- Turnaround editing of colleagues’ work and collaborating with editors to produce stories
March Madness Coverage Team
USA TODAY Sports Network
03.2025
- One of 16 UGA students selected to travel and provide live coverage of the 2025 NCAA Tournament
- Covered women’s first and second rounds in Columbia and men’s South Regionals in Atlanta
- Wrote 20+ stories in one week, submitting content on deadline as games ended
- Interviewed athletes, coaches and officials to develop unique off-court narratives
Sports Editor, Assistant Sports Editor, Digital Sports Editor, Contributor
The Red & Black
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Led and contributed to coverage of UGA football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and softball
- Edited contributor content under tight deadlines and mentored student reporters
- Attended press conferences, conducted interviews, and traveled for on-site coverage
Staff Reporter
The Oglethorpe Echo
08.2025 - Current
- Field reporting of local athletic events on deadline
- Interviewed athletes, coaches and officials
- Edited peers’ stories and produced digital content to push engagement
Baseball Writing Intern
Baseball Prospect Journal
01.2025 - Current
- Reported on NCAA baseball programs and delivered weekly write-ups
- Wrote feature stories on deadline and conducted interviews with players and coaches
Entertainment and Sports Reporter
E. Mason and Associates
01.2025 - Current
- Attended press events and conducted interviews with clients such as Rick Ross and Funk Fest
- Collaborated with interns on deadline stories and produced timely digital content
Social Media Manager
Sequoia Creative
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted with event planning for conferences and workshops
- Produced social media content to grow brand awareness
- Organized and managed internal databases and spreadsheets
Education
B.A. - Journalism
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2026
Skills
- Premier Pro
- Canva
- Adobe Bridge
- WordPress
- AP Style
- Fact-checking
- Photojournalism
- On-Air Correspondence
- Podcasting
Timeline
Staff Reporter
The Oglethorpe Echo
08.2025 - Current
March Madness Coverage Team
USA TODAY Sports Network
03.2025
Baseball Writing Intern
Baseball Prospect Journal
01.2025 - Current
Entertainment and Sports Reporter
E. Mason and Associates
01.2025 - Current
Newsperson
The Associated Press
06.2023 - Current
Social Media Manager
Sequoia Creative
05.2023 - 10.2024
Sports Editor, Assistant Sports Editor, Digital Sports Editor, Contributor
The Red & Black
08.2021 - 05.2025
B.A. - Journalism
University of Georgia
Awards
Dean’s List, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Member
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