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Blake Engebretson

Fargo

Summary

Ambitious journalist with a proven ability to cultivate strong relationships within the community, dedicated to crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Expertise in uncovering unique angles and delivering impactful stories that engage and inform. Committed to maintaining high journalistic standards while adapting to the evolving media landscape.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern/Sportswriter

Bison Report
04.2023 - 12.2025
  • Produced promotional content for the website
  • Interacted with incoming recruits using effective storytelling to share their journey
  • Wrote weekly game, feature and news stories surrounding NDSU athletics
  • Completed work for news, games and more content on week-to-week basis
  • Ran website’s social media sites
  • Recorded weekly podcasts on Bison Report Radio Podcast

Contributing Sportswriter/Photographer

Hillsboro Banner
06.2023 - 09.2025
  • Generated weekly articles for oldest weekly newspaper in North Dakota
  • Completed stories on local teams and athletes in concise and timely manner
  • Traveled to contests and interviewing coaches for first-hand experience
  • Photographed games to pair with articles

Youth Baseball Coach

Hillsboro Recreation District
05.2023 - 07.2025
  • Developed and implemented practice plans to enhance player skills and team performance.
  • Mentored young athletes in sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline on and off the field.
  • Evaluated individual player progress, providing constructive feedback to foster skill development.
  • Communicated day-to-day logistics with parents, coaches and program personnel

Sportswriter/Reporter

Spectrum Newspaper
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Covered NDSU football, men’s basketball and softball for student newspaper
  • Attended and recapped press conference
  • Drafted weekly game articles
  • Interviewed athletes postgame and midweek for articles

Contributing Writer

Velva Area Voice
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Wrote game articles for Velva Aggies high school football games
  • Conducted interviews with head coach for weekly article

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

North Dakota State University
Fargo, N.D.
12-2025

Skills

  • Interviewing
  • Feature writing
  • Adaptable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Research

Timeline

Contributing Sportswriter/Photographer

Hillsboro Banner
06.2023 - 09.2025

Youth Baseball Coach

Hillsboro Recreation District
05.2023 - 07.2025

Intern/Sportswriter

Bison Report
04.2023 - 12.2025

Sportswriter/Reporter

Spectrum Newspaper
08.2022 - 05.2023

Contributing Writer

Velva Area Voice
08.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

North Dakota State University

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