Colby Guy
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
I am an accomplished, young journalist with a wealth of experience covering a variety of sports. Most recently, I have spent the last four seasons covering the Florida Panthers for Florida Hockey Now and The Palm Beach Post. I also have four years of experience covering collegiate sports at Florida Atlantic University.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Sports Writer
The Associated Press
10.2024 - Current
- Reported on Florida Panthers and collegiate athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Interviewed opposing players and coaches, and transcribed quotes, for The Associated Press' NHL staff during the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
Founder, Publisher and Writer
PucksAndPalms.com
08.2024 - Current
- Provided daily coverage of the Florida Panthers via game stories, game previews and features.
- Ran a weekly podcast talking about the Florida Panthers and the happenings around the National Hockey League.
- Edited stories from other contributors and provided mentorship and real industry advice to interns.
Freelance Sports Writer
The Palm Beach Post
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered game stories, player features and detailed series previews during each of the Panthers' playoff runs from 2022 to 24.
- Helped provide high school sports coverage in Palm Beach and Martin County.
Florida Panthers Beat Writer
Florida Hockey Now
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Found, wrote and distributed compelling content in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Florida Atlantic Sports Reporter
FAU Owls Nest
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided daily coverage on Florida Atlantic football and baseball.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
Staff Writer and Editor
FAU University Press
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Worked my way up the ladder at Florida Atlantic's student newspaper from a staff writer to the Features Editor (May 2020) to the Editor in Chief (December 2020).
- Developed as a sports journalist, a leader, and an editor keen on publishing pristine copy and delivering the news in a timely manner.
Sports Blogger and Editor
FanSided
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Published blog posts and articles about various professional sports teams, including the NHL's New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators; and the MLB's New York Mets.
- Edited articles, managed a staff of 10 writers and ran the social media pages for FanSided's Nashville Predators website, Predlines.com.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Journalism
Florida Atlantic University
05-2022
Skills
- Sports Coverage
- Unbiased writing
- Podcast production
- Search engine optimization
- Deadline management
- Writing and editing
- Communication
Timeline
Freelance Sports Writer
The Associated Press
10.2024 - Current
Founder, Publisher and Writer
PucksAndPalms.com
08.2024 - Current
Freelance Sports Writer
The Palm Beach Post
02.2022 - Current
Florida Panthers Beat Writer
Florida Hockey Now
09.2021 - 07.2024
Florida Atlantic Sports Reporter
FAU Owls Nest
02.2021 - 04.2021
Staff Writer and Editor
FAU University Press
08.2018 - 04.2021
Sports Blogger and Editor
FanSided
11.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor's degree - Journalism
Florida Atlantic University
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