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Bella Black

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

Driven college sophomore with a results-oriented mindset, looking to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry. Interested in building personal and professional relationships, supporting athlete-focused events, and igniting conversation and visibility to campus outreach efforts.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Athletic Communications Student Assistant

Ohio State Athletics
08.2024 - Current
  • Support media relations and event operations across multiple sports. Manage live social media updates, compile stats, coordinate press conferences, capture photography, and assist with postgame interviews.
  • A primary SID for the women’s golf team, help lead social media, website content, player interviews, and media outreach to promote team success.
  • Monitor engagement and maintain consistent voice across social media platforms.

Social Media Content Intern

Naismith Awards/Atlanta Tipoff Club
07.2025 - Current
  • Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook to promote award finalists and nominees.
  • Attend key college basketball games featuring watchlist players to capture real-time content and enhance coverage.
  • Collaborate with communications and design teams to highlight top talent and increase audience engagement during peak award season.

Director of Brand Partnerships

Run With Christ - Nonprofit Organization
02.2025 - Current
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local and national companies to drive collaborations, sponsorships, and brand initiatives.
  • Coordinate and network with vendors to organize community events aligned with organizational mission and values.
  • Travel nationwide to support new branches, ensuring consistent culture, mission execution, and operational standards.

Brand Ambassador/Model

09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with local and international apparel brands by receiving and showcasing their products on personal social media platforms, serving as a brand representative through authentic and engaging content.
  • Partnered with brands including WEAR by Erin Andrews, Nickel & Suede, The Wild Collective, Stone Armory, 4One Apparel, Betty Joe’s Boutique, and Royal Factory

Education

Undergraduate - Sport Industry, Strategic Communications

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Influencer outreach
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Social media experience
  • PR experience
  • Media relations experience
  • Multimedia writing

Timeline

Social Media Content Intern

Naismith Awards/Atlanta Tipoff Club
07.2025 - Current

Director of Brand Partnerships

Run With Christ - Nonprofit Organization
02.2025 - Current

Brand Ambassador/Model

09.2024 - Current

Athletic Communications Student Assistant

Ohio State Athletics
08.2024 - Current

Undergraduate - Sport Industry, Strategic Communications

The Ohio State University

Experience

  • Big Ten Men's Soccer Championship Assistant — The Ohio State University

November 2024

  • Big Ten Football Championship Volunteer — Lucas Oil Stadium

December 2024

  • Big Ten Men’s Tennis Tournament Social Media Coverage — The Ohio State University

April 2025