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Donovan Hugel

Maplewood,NJ

Summary

Experienced with conducting in-depth research and uncovering newsworthy stories. Utilizes strong writing and editing skills to produce compelling and accurate reports. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with co-beat writers to deliver compelling and up-to-date coverage.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-Time Reporter

NJ Advance Media
10.2022 - Current
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories to produce well-rounded and comprehensive coverage.
  • Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships, resulting in exclusive interviews and feature stories.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews on sensitive topics in order to assemble at least one feature story every season
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats such as boys soccer, girls soccer, ice hockey, and boys volleyball, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.


Freelance Reporter

MyCentralJersey.com
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Serves as a key reporter covering high school football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and softball in the Greater Middlesex, Skyland, and Union County conferences
  • Research's and writes features and game stories that inform readers on important details of their local communities

Editor

Club XI Digital Platform
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for weekly content of the MLS and NWSL during the season along with the rest of the Club XI team
  • Edits all feature pieces that come out every Tuesday in the Club XI newsletter, as well as contributing reporting to each piece
  • Has worked with PR departments for Gotham FC and the Chicago Red Stars to produce such stories

Intern

Softball America
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Increased coverage on the world of softball by developing and creating feature stories on the amateur, college, and pro ranks of the sport

Content Curator

The Matchup
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Worked with News Catalyst and Distributed Media Lab to promote local journalism
  • Promoted content from local newspapers and curates it into a feed for fans to see
  • Curated coverage for the Las Vegas Raiders and MLB
  • Coverage consisted of news from local papers covering their divisional rivals for the Raiders and local papers nationwide for the MLB

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Temple University, Klein College of Media and Communication
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Building professional relationships
  • Conducting interviews
  • Mobile journalism
  • Live reporting
  • Social media platforms
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • Canva

Timeline

Part-Time Reporter

NJ Advance Media
10.2022 - Current

Freelance Reporter

MyCentralJersey.com
09.2021 - 10.2022

Intern

Softball America
08.2021 - 01.2022

Content Curator

The Matchup
08.2020 - 07.2021

Editor

Club XI Digital Platform
01.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Temple University, Klein College of Media and Communication

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