Grant Young
San Diego,CA
Summary
Determined, flexible, and reliable Sports Copywriter who is keen to utilize a master’s degree in creative writing, extensive sports knowledge, and over three years of sports writing/copywriting experience to deliver high-quality, consistent writing for employers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
New York Yankees and New York Mets Reporter
Sports Illustrated
2024.05 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
Sports Content Writer
FanBuzz
2023.02 - 2024.03
- Wrote and edited NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and other sports content for daily publication
- Researched and selected prevalent, appealing news stories to pitch to editors and write
- Utilized SEO optimization to produce eye-catching, click-worthy headlines for written content.
Social Media Copywriter
Catalyst SF
2020.02 - 2022.08
- Wrote SEO-optimized digital marketing content for creative assets
- Coordinated posting schedules and media planning calendars, via Google Sheets
- Enhanced engagement and consumer traffic through client media channels.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2022
B.S. - Business Administration, Marketing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2020
Leadership Experience
- Division 1 Baseball at the University of San Francisco, Pitcher and Team Captain, 08/2017, 05/2021.
- Advanced ability to collaborate and work within a team at the highest level for collegiate athletics.
- Successfully balanced demanding athletic activities with school schedule, learning time management skills.
Timeline
New York Yankees and New York Mets Reporter
Sports Illustrated
2024.05 - Current
Sports Content Writer
FanBuzz
2023.02 - 2024.03
Social Media Copywriter
Catalyst SF
2020.02 - 2022.08
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
University of San Francisco
B.S. - Business Administration, Marketing
University of San Francisco
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