Elijah Nixon
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Motivated Sports Reporter with a strong background in reporting game stories. Talented in providing reliable and balanced reporting of sports statistics and game-play recaps. Accomplished in attracting a larger audience by creating social media content.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Reporter
KATC-TV
Lafayette, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Traveled to different locations for extended coverage of major sporting events around the world.
- Participated in editorial meetings to generate ideas for upcoming stories.
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events.
- Collaborated with editors, producers and other reporters in the newsroom environment.
- Created multimedia content such as videos, podcasts and photo galleries for online platforms.
- Analyzed game statistics and video footage to create compelling content.
- Produced special reports highlighting key moments from recent games or tournaments.
- Researched current trends in the sports industry to inform stories.
- Developed relationships with sources within the sports community for exclusive information.
- Managed social media accounts related to sports reporting assignments.
- Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
- Wrote articles for newspapers, magazines and websites about sports topics.
- Attended press conferences and media events to get the latest news on sports teams.
- Monitored breaking news related to sports teams or organizations and responded quickly.
- Edited scripts, stories and other materials prior to publication or broadcast.
- Reviewed feedback from readers or viewers regarding their opinions on published material.
- Assisted in coordinating logistics for remote broadcasts at sporting venues across the country.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Drove stronger approaches to sports coverage, memorable enterprise and agile service journalism.
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
- Built valuable network of sports and broadcast professionals for interviews.
- Delivered sports coverage for national and global events.
Sports Anchor Reporter
KALB News Channel 5
Alexandria, LA
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Wrote scripts for sports segments that included highlights, facts, quotes.
- Assisted in the production of long form feature stories for special projects.
- Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches and front-office personnel to gain insight into team dynamics.
- Formulated questions for pre and post game interviews with players and coaches.
- Recorded voiceovers for prerecorded segments used during shows or specials.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current sporting events and trends.
- Organized promotional events designed to increase viewership of sports programming.
- Maintained accurate records of team rosters and game results.
- Conducted post-game analysis to evaluate players' performances and provide feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure positive experiences for athletes during their competitions or events.
Photojournalist
ABC Columbia
Columbia, SC
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Utilized a variety of cameras including digital SLRs and medium format film cameras.
- Organized, scheduled, and managed photo shoots for clients.
- Conducted research to develop story ideas and locate subjects.
- Planned and set up equipment for on-site photography sessions during interviews.
- Operated live and satellite trucks for onsite broadcast assignments and utilized broadband technology to optimize remote acquisition, management and distribution of live video.
- Shot, edited and delivered raw feed video utilizing satellite trucks and FTP transfer for multiple news affiliates and shows.
- Captured high-quality video, B-roll, audio and interviews to develop video and natural sound packages.
- Produced complete news and journalism packages for broadcast.
- Utilized cutting-edge editing and shots prior to industry standardization and acceptance.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Benedict College
Columbia, SC05-2018
Skills
- In-depth sports knowledge
- Sports Statistics Understanding
- Multimedia storytelling
- Live reporting abilities
- Content Creation Strategies
- Video editing proficiency
- Public Speaking Confidence
- Press Conference Etiquette
- Language Fluency
- Sports Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Sports analysis
- Associated Press Style
- Teamwork
- Interviewing techniques
- Fact-checking
- Story Editing
- Microsoft Office
- Lead Follow Up
- Breaking News Coverage
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Audience Engagement
- Tactical analysis
- Investigative journalism
- Story pitching
- Creative Writing
- Written Communication
- Investigative reporting
- Goal Setting
- Story Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Field reporting
- Social media proficiency
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Demeanor
- Background Research
- Excellent Communication
- Staff Collaboration
- Reliability
- Improvisation
- Continuous Improvement
- Task Prioritization
- Remote broadcasting
- Self Motivation
- Editorial Standards
- Story development skill
- Visual Element Development
- Deadline Management
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Ethical Reporting Practices
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
Accomplishments
I won a LAB for Best Sports Team
Certification
Key Events
I covered the NCAA baseball Texas A&M Regional and Louisiana Softball Regional
I covered the LSU Tigers championships celebration for Women's basketball and Baseball
I covered the Texas and Washington All-State Sugarbowl
Affiliations
- Talented Sports Reporter with proven skills in story development and presentation. Builds relationships with sources to obtain fast, accurate information. Savvy to changing demographics and strategies for reaching different demographics.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Reporter
KATC-TV
08.2023 - Current
Sports Anchor Reporter
KALB News Channel 5
09.2021 - 07.2023
Photojournalist
ABC Columbia
06.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Benedict College
Key Events
I covered the NCAA baseball Texas A&M Regional and Louisiana Softball Regional
I covered the LSU Tigers championships celebration for Women's basketball and Baseball
I covered the Texas and Washington All-State Sugarbowl
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