Eric Gaston

Summary

Content Strategist and Writer with years of experience in crafting compelling narratives for leading sports platforms. Skilled in creating engaging content and strategic editorial pieces for audiences, leveraging expertise in journalistic writing and digital content strategies. Passionate about driving growth through innovative content solutions and eager to bring fresh perspectives.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Game Curator / App Programmer

Bleacher Report

New York

08.2025 - Current

Enhance the fan experience by curating, identifying, and editing highlights for the B/R gamecast within the app.
Create copy for push notification alerts around live sporting events and general news.
Cover all major sports which include NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA, etc.
Deliver real-time updates to massive audience for one of sports media’s leading platforms.

Content Writer

PrizePicks

01.2025 - 09.2025

Led NBA editorial for Playbook by offering game previews and key predictions.
Supported content creation for College Football and NFL, which expanded audience reach for both channels.
Developed content strategies for socials, which caused an increase in website traffic and user interaction.

Content Intern / Freelancer

The Action Network

New York

06.2024 - 11.2024

Authored weekly basketball articles; topped Google for 2024 Olympics coverage.
Supported video production on YouTube by editing clips through ClipPro and Adobe Premiere.
Conducted research on sports trends, leading to content proposals that resonated with target demographics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

St. John's University

Jamaica, NY

09.2018 - 05.2023

Skills

Content strategy
Sports analytics

Video editing
Copywriting

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline