Daniel Black
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated sports writer with experience and knowledge in writing game stories, news articles, feature stories, and statistically-based articles driven by historical and current situations. Experienced in social media promotion. Lifelong fan with a deep love and passion for sports.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Athletics Social Media
Memphis University School
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Oversaw coverage of all 14 varsity sports on Instagram and X/Twitter.
- Led team of students who assisted in content creation such as graphics, highlight videos, in-game updates, and interviews with coaches and athletes.
- Created content such as graphics, highlight videos, and hype videos.
- Provided live updates of events on Twitter/X and Instagram stories.
- Filmed highlights during sporting events.
- Wrote press releases for staff announcements such as coaching hires and retirements.
- Created content for three coaching hires and two retirements.
- Produced and edited student-led athletics podcast called "Talking The U".
- Communicated and created relationships with media members.
Fine Arts Instructor
Memphis University School
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Created and taught "Media Arts" in the fine arts department.
- Taught students how to cover athletics on social media.
- Taught students basics in graphics creation, providing live updates on Instagram and X/Twitter, covering specific sports, interviewing, and video creation.
- Assigned students specific sports to cover and assignments based on their interests.
- Taught 16 students throughout the school year.
Contributing Writer
Memphis University School
2016.10 - 2024.06
- Contributor for Inside MUS and MUS Today, magazines of Memphis University School.
- Have written feature profile stories on MUS alumni and faculty, news stories, and season recaps for sports teams.
- Interviewed story subjects and sources.
- Researched story subjects to provide more information for readers.
Assistant Sports Information Director
Memphis University School
2019.03 - 2023.07
- Helped manage and create content for MUS Athletics social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram, covering all 14 varsity sports.
- Primary social media coverage experience in football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Includes live-tweeting events and posting updates on Instagram.
- Led team of students who create content such as graphics, photography, videography, and interviews.
- Established relationships with media members and communicated regularly.
- Producer of student-led podcast covering MUS sports called "Talking the U."
- Wrote season recaps for school magazine, Inside MUS.
Staff Writer
Rivals.com
2020.10 - 2022.12
- Covered Mississippi State athletics for Rivals.com on their website, Bulldog Blitz.
- Have written game stories, news stories, columns, press conference summaries, and statistical articles using past information that relates to current situations.
- Covered Mississippi State football, men's basketball, and baseball.
- Participated in coach and player press conferences.
- Articles have been featured on main Rivals.com Twitter account.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
Blogger
SB Nation
2015.06 - 2018.02
- Blogger for For Whom the Cowbell Tolls, Mississippi State's SB Nation website.
- Wrote game stories, opinion pieces, and news stories.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2022
High School Diploma -
Memphis University School
Memphis, TN05.2018
Skills
- College Athletics
- Sports Reporting
- Grammar Usage
- Feature Writing
- News Writing
- Personal Interview Strengths
- Checking Facts
- Information Gathering
- Social Media Platforms
- Building Professional Relationships
- Researching Information
- Language Mechanics
- Blog Posts
Timeline
Director of Athletics Social Media
Memphis University School
2023.08 - 2024.06
Fine Arts Instructor
Memphis University School
2023.08 - 2024.06
Staff Writer
Rivals.com
2020.10 - 2022.12
Assistant Sports Information Director
Memphis University School
2019.03 - 2023.07
Contributing Writer
Memphis University School
2016.10 - 2024.06
Blogger
SB Nation
2015.06 - 2018.02
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mississippi State University
High School Diploma -
Memphis University School
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