ELIZABETH KEEN
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Aspiring entry-level sports journalist with a passion for telling stories and cultivating interest in athletics. Three years of undergraduate experience in sports news, feature writing and event coverage. Six months of experience in television anchoring, reporting and producing for news and sports. Proficient in multimedia journalism and able to adapt quickly to changing goals while collaborating with others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Anchor/Reporter
WXXV
06.2024 - Current
- Write, film, edit and deliver breaking news stories and feature pieces.
- Anchor four hours of morning shows, where I engage viewers through social media, conduct interviews and create my own sports segment.
- Collaborate with our sports team in filming, writing and delivering high school football highlights on-air.
- Participate in community events as a station ambassador.
Student Writing Assistant
Mississippi State Athletics
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Connected with coaches and student-athletes to develop captivating stories across every sport.
- Created quick game recaps and features by attending sporting events and press conferences.
- Worked with senior writers to develop weekly story ideas and fulfill assigned tasks.
Staff Writer
Sports Illustrated's FanNation: Cowbell Corner
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Wrote, edited and published wide variety of content each day using CMS software.
- Provided live coverage of MSU sporting events and press conferences.
- Assisted lead publisher in editing stories produced by colleagues.
Radio Show Host
WMSV Radio Station
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Discussed both local and national sporting events with fellow hosts on 'Maroon and White Tonight.'
- Engaged listeners through on-air interviews.
- Delivered sports headlines over the air by reading self-written articles and inserting interview clips.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2024
Skills
- AP style
- Print and digital media
- Search engine optimization
- Deadline-oriented
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Copy editing
- Live reporting
Awards
2021 Mississippi Press Association First Place Sports News Story, Collegiate Level; 2021 Mississippi Press Association Second Place Sports News Story, Collegiate Level; 2022 Mississippi Press Association Second Place Sports Column, Collegiate Level; 2022 Mississippi Association of Broadcasters First Place Sports Radio Show, Collegiate Level; 2022 National Electronic Media Association Top Student Audio Sports Program; 2022 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award Winner for Radio Sports Reporting; 2023 Associated Collegiate Press Fourth Place Broadcast Sports Story; 2022-23, 2023-24 Mississippi State Department of Communication Exemplary Student
Timeline
Anchor/Reporter
WXXV
06.2024 - Current
Student Writing Assistant
Mississippi State Athletics
01.2023 - 05.2024
Radio Show Host
WMSV Radio Station
09.2022 - 11.2022
Staff Writer
Sports Illustrated's FanNation: Cowbell Corner
10.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mississippi State University
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