Gabriel Pickup
Sports Journalist
Glenside,Pennsylvania
Summary
Work experience as a Sports Reporter, Anchor, Journalist, Videographer, Editor and Script Writer for ABC10UP. A great deal of experience using ABC Extreme Reach, NewsKing, Adobe Premiere Pro, Wordpress, and Panasonic/Sony Cameras. Highly successful on Youtube, Instagram and X.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Multimedia Journalist
ABC10 WBUP
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked swiftly to create stories for broadcasts
- Produced content for two sports segments per day
- Downloaded, edited, recorded and exported 3-5 minutes of daily content
- Anchored ABC10 Sports daily
- Shot original content
- Wrote articles consistently and with correct information and care
- Uploaded Youtube videos every shift
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines
- Researched media habits, studied viral trends in sports journalism.
- Collaborated with other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
Content Writer
WAVE
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Posted Consistently on WAVE.tv Instagram and Snapchat
- Utilized feedback from clients and colleagues to improve content quality
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms
- Built, established and maintained relationships with sources
- Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content
Journalist Freelance
Croton-On-Hudson
08.2015 - Current
- Created, built and maintained NBARumorsandNews on Instagram
- Over 70 thousand followers
- Responsibilities include speedy and accurate reporting of player, coaching staff, front office transactions, and any other NBA news or reports
- Ran "SportsHouse" on Snapchat 100+ thousand viewers
- Key connections with WAVE.tv executives
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends
Cashier
ShopRite, Croton-On-Hudson
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues
Delivery Driver DoorDash
DoorDash
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sports Media
Rider University
Lawrence Township, N.J.05.2023
Skills
- News Anchoring
- News Writing
- Sports Intellect
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Passionate About Work
- Critical Thinking
- Interviewing
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Improvement
Timeline
Sports Multimedia Journalist
ABC10 WBUP
07.2023 - 10.2023
Delivery Driver DoorDash
DoorDash
08.2020 - Current
Content Writer
WAVE
08.2017 - 10.2019
Cashier
ShopRite, Croton-On-Hudson
12.2016 - 08.2018
Journalist Freelance
Croton-On-Hudson
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Sports Media
Rider University