Dylan M. Rippe
Churchville,NY
Summary
Ambitious communications specialist with a strong background in athletic communications and social media project management. Demonstrated expertise in managing social media content creation and print communications. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance brand visibility and engage target audiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Communications Assistant
Colgate University
01.2024 - Current
- Write game notes, create programs and manage day-to-day social media including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook.
- Serve as main contact for women’s basketball, women’s lacrosse, track and field/cross country, and women’s soccer
- Coordinate work study students at contests
- Assist in managing Colgate Athletics website
- Responsible for media relations between teams and outlets such as ESPN and CBS
- Responsible for gathering, reporting, and correcting game day statistics
Communications and Media Assistant
SUNY Brockport
- Write pregame programs for Brockport Athletics social media and website
- Assist in postgame coverage and recaps for Men’s Hockey and Lacrosse
- Broadcast Men’s Hockey games
- Interview players and coaches for soundbites and quotes used for post game coverage
- Assist in other media outlet coverage of SUNY Brockport athletics
Communications and Media Relations Intern
Rochester Red Wings
- Researched and compiled information for Red Wings Media Guide
- Assisted in writing press releases
- Wrote game day notes and updated statistics throughout the season
- Connected media members to team and coaches for interviews and other media duties
- Worked with promotional team on game day to provide clear communication lines between front office and fans
Journalist
Pickin Splinters
- Write recaps and stories about local high school sports teams
- Interview and write pieces on Section V teams and players
- Recognized on local news station for research and piece on player of the year
Media Intern
Roc City Boom
- Play-by-play broadcaster for home soccer games
- Manage streaming setup and broadcast home soccer games
- Produce game highlights and pregame graphics
- Design and write postgame breakdowns and game analysis
- Assist in game day operations such as setup and take down of sponsors
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Journalism and Broadcasting, Coaching
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY12.2023
Major - Communication and Media, social media focus
Nazareth College of Rochester
01.2022
Skills
- Experienced with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Content Creation for Social Channels
- Digital Engagement Strategies
- Content Editing
- Knowledge of Sports Trends
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Clear Written Communication Skills
- Website Development
- Web Site Management
- Interpersonal Relationship Development
Timeline
Athletic Communications Assistant
Colgate University
01.2024 - Current
Communications and Media Assistant
SUNY Brockport
Communications and Media Relations Intern
Rochester Red Wings
Journalist
Pickin Splinters
Media Intern
Roc City Boom
Major - Communication and Media, social media focus
Nazareth College of Rochester
Bachelor’s Degree - Journalism and Broadcasting, Coaching
SUNY Brockport
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