CHRISTOPHER ADAMS
Prospect,KY
Summary
I am a versatile, out-of-the-box journalist/content creator who will enthusiastically contribute to a team or produce independently and a resourceful sports reporter offering expertise in maintaining a steady stream of quality sports coverage to an audience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
The News-Enterprise
Elizabethtown, KY
12.2023 - Current
- Wrote articles for newspapers and websites about sports topics.
- Collaborated with editors and other reporters in the newsroom environment.
- Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events.
- Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
Sports Reporter
Emporia Gazette
Emporia, KS
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Wrote articles for newspaper and website about sports topics.
- Collaborated with editors in the newsroom environment.
- Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
- Analyzed game statistics to create compelling content.
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events.
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
CONTENT CREATOR
IMMEDIAIT.
10.2016 - 10.2017
- I generated digital media storytelling content for blogs, websites, and social media posts
- I also developed social media video scripts and produced social media videos for commercial use
- Please see www.facebook.com/immediait for multimedia samples.
Education
B.S. Criminal Justice -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT SACRAMENTO
M.S. Sport Science -
UNITED STATES SPORTS ACADEMY
Skills
- Journalism news and feature writing
- Knowledge of AP Style Guidelines
- Press release writing
- Script writing
- Sports photography
Writingskills
- Journalism news and feature writing
- Knowledge of AP Style Guidelines
- Press release writing
- Copywriting
- Script writing
- Blogging
Personal Information
Title: FREELANCE WRITER
Timeline
Sports Reporter
The News-Enterprise
12.2023 - Current
Sports Reporter
Emporia Gazette
09.2021 - 12.2023
CONTENT CREATOR
IMMEDIAIT.
10.2016 - 10.2017
B.S. Criminal Justice -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT SACRAMENTO
M.S. Sport Science -
UNITED STATES SPORTS ACADEMY
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