Garrett Cote

• Utilized storytelling skills to provide descriptions of live events, painting a vivid picture for readers who could not attend games themselves.
• Produced in-depth feature articles on athletes, highlighting their career achievements and personal stories to humanize sports figures for readers.
• Pitched and carefully crafted columns on relevant happenings in the area, consistently increasing readership with reporting expertise.
• Used social media to improve engagement by providing top-notch content targeted toward specific audiences.
• Wrote hundreds of game stories on tight deadlines using efficient and effective writing.

During my time at Springfield College, I served as the assistant news editor, sports editor, and during my senior year, the Editor-in-Chief. My duties as EIC are listed below.

• Led and managed the editorial team, including editors, writers, contributors and freelancers.
• Approved final content before publication to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Created budgets each week for staff to have a clear vision and plan for their weekly tasks.
• Collaborated with members of the college's administration to build trust and establish a strong working relationship.

• Participated in editorial meetings to pitch new story ideas based on emerging trends or developing stories within the world of sports.
• Collaborated with editors and photographers to create visually appealing articles that captured the essence of each event.
• Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.

• Used deep background knowledge of the area to create engaging stories on local sports and athletes.
• Adapted writing style to cater to various platforms such as print and digital for diverse audiences.
• Managed multiple deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy in reporting efforts.