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Caleb Lynn

Caleb Lynn

Evansville,Indiana

Summary

Hard-hitting Sports Editor with a strong editing background and expertise in covering multiple sports at all levels. Devoted to promoting sports and increasing news audience engagement with proactive strategies. Expert in social media promotion and content development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Editor

Perry County News
08.2021 - Current
  • Managing calendar with emphasis of week's sports content for sports section
  • Generating video highlights to social media
  • Edit photos of live sports action
  • Collaborating with community members for story ideas
  • Redesigned Perry County News sports' social media website
  • Headline writing for Perry County News sports section.
  • Fact-checked statistics for 16 stories per week and assisted in statistical analysis.

Writer and Reporter

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Interacted with NCAA and IUPUI's Sports Directors to obtain content
  • Researched approximately 20 websites to ensure accurate information
  • Focused on content being unique to provide creative insight.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.

Sports Clerk

IndyStar
11.2016 - 04.2021
  • Recorded and reported statistics for sporting events
  • Packaged video highlights from assigned games and then posted via social media
  • Deciphered research for games by analyzing players and coaches
  • Connected with athletic directors to interview players and coaches post-game.

Sports Reporter Internship

Evansville Courier and Press
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Produced video highlights from sports games and posted on social media
  • Provided youthful perspective about sports reporting via digital and social media.
  • Utilized storytelling skills to provide vivid descriptions of live events, creating immersive experience for readers who could not attend games themselves.
  • Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism (Sports and Public Relations)

IUPUI
Indianapolis
08.2021

Skills

  • Passionate about making positive impact
  • Communication and organization with coworkers for best product
  • Meet and exceed deadlines and expectations
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Other Relevant Experience

Writer and Reporter, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, 03/21, 04/21, Interacted with NCAA and IUPUI's Sports Directors to obtain content, Researched websites to ensure accurate information, Focused on content being unique to provide creative insight

Cover Letter

Dallas Morning News, I am applying for this position as my career experience makes me ready to be a sports digital producer. My work background has included working in Indianapolis, experiences with ranging audiences, and currently leading the sports section at Perry County News. I am someone who believes that my skillsets will allow me to strategize and constantly look for better ways to connect with audiences for Dallas Morning News. Being able to join the team at Dallas Morning News would be an experience that I would appreciate every day. I am eager to learn and be part of a prestigious outlet as Dallas Morning News. Furthermore, being the digital producer for this company will be something I strive to be excellent at. I am anticipating a time to discuss this position.

Timeline

Sports Editor

Perry County News
08.2021 - Current

Writer and Reporter

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
03.2021 - 04.2021

Sports Reporter Internship

Evansville Courier and Press
01.2018 - 06.2018

Sports Clerk

IndyStar
11.2016 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism (Sports and Public Relations)

IUPUI

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