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Grant Hughes

Sports Writer, Communication Specialist
Charlotte,US

Summary

Accomplished writer and content producer with over a decade of experience, starting with my first published article at 17. Skilled in crafting creative content, pitching innovative ideas and managing large social media accounts (500,000+ followers). Adaptable, outgoing and always deliver.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

247sports
09.2022 - Current
  • Authored and socialed 4,000+ articles.
  • Generated short-form and long-form content with 100M+ combined page views.
  • Help assemble monthly Content Plan.
  • Produce upwards of 12 content pieces daily while maintaining quality.
  • Beloved member of my National News Desk team, recently earned pay raise.

Content Editor, Social Media Manager

Inside Carolina
05.2020 - Current
  • Curate and produce short-form and long-form content.
  • Manage company Facebook page with 456K followers and Instagram with 60.7K.
  • Averaged 1+ million page views per month since expanding role two years ago.
  • Send daily newsletter. Produced multiple podcasts and YouTube shows. Attended games/press conferences and interviewed players/coaches.
  • Wrote first public report on UNC interviewing Bill Belichick. Tweet garnered 3+ million impressions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
12-2020

Skills

Microsoft Office, Pages

SEO Optimization

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Newsletter Production

Adobe InDesign

SquareSpace

WordPress

Newsletter Production

Timeline

Staff Writer

247sports
09.2022 - Current

Content Editor, Social Media Manager

Inside Carolina
05.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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