Daniel Fappiano
Plantsville,CT
Summary
Eager sports journalist with over five years experience in both the print and online medium. Capable of blending proper AP Style and correct SEO guidelines to thrive in the current sports media landscape. Looking to use editorial leadership and understanding of the 24/7 news cycle to further enhance any publication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
ClutchPoints
12.2022 - Current
- - Wrote, edited and published breaking sports news stories
- - Edited and trained new writers on AP Style and SEO guidelines
- - Managed a 24/7 news cycle ensuring efficiency and accuracy
- - Collaborated with graphic designers and writers for consistent publishing times
- - Covered all four major sports and college athletics
Sports Reporter
Shore Publishing
02.2020 - 09.2022
- - Wrote sports news and feature stories for upwards of 14 different towns
- - Interviewed players, coaches on weekly basis
- - Worked on tight deadline, submitting two stories per town weekly
- - Helped grow local sports coverage with fervent reporting and growing connections
- - Gained complete understanding of AP Style
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT05.2017
Skills
SEO strategies
Breaking news writing/reporting
AP Style
Copy editing
Understanding of Sports Media landscape
Editorial leadership
Interests
- Avid Pokemon TCG player, placed 15th out of 2,133 players in what was largest Pokemon Regional at the time
- Former town basketball coach, leading a group of 9th-12th graders. Won town championship in second year as coach
Timeline
Senior Editor
ClutchPoints
12.2022 - Current
Sports Reporter
Shore Publishing
02.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Central Connecticut State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tunxis Community College
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