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Jacob Moss

Concord,NC

Summary

Results-driven professional with history of impactful multi-media storytelling in sports journalism. Upbeat, creative thinker with passion for leveraging social media to drive engagement and brand awareness. Well-versed in content creation and analytics, with strong abilities in video editing and graphic design Dedicated to maximizing social media presence and generating impactful online interactions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Writer

Sports Illustrated
03.2025 - Current
  • Cover the MLB and several other topics for On SI, the Sports Illustrated digital platform.
  • Expertly compose engaging and informative articles that are both timely and accurate.
  • Enhance story visibility and increase website traffic by leveraging social media integration strategies.
  • Achieve top rankings in search engine results and maximize digital reach by employing advanced SEO techniques.

Freelance Sportswriter

The Charlotte Observer
08.2024 - Current
  • Engage readers with prompt and accurate reporting on local high school athletics, while ensuring comprehensive coverage and timely updates.
  • Analyze game statistics, team performance, and industry trends to provide insightful commentary.
  • Enhance story depth and reader interest by including exclusive interviews with coaches and athletes in regular coverage.
  • Contribute to popular 'Athlete of the Week' segment; offering readers intimate portraits of local athletes.

South Carolina Beat Writer

Last Word on College Football
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided engaging and informative coverage of the South Carolina Gamecocks football program.
  • Conducted research and fact-checking to uphold the accuracy of published content.
  • Maximized readership and online engagement by ensuring compliance with SEO guidelines.
  • Leveraged social media platforms to share content, increasing visibility and driving website traffic from target demographics.

Sportswriter

Niner Times
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided comprehensive coverage of UNC Charlotte sports for the school newspaper that kept the student body informed about recent games, athlete performances, and coaching hires.
  • Produced timely coverage of live events, while maintaining strict adherence to editorial deadlines.
  • Created dynamic multimedia content to enhance audience engagement.
  • Delivered in-depth articles enriched with insights from post-game press conferences and direct interviews.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Sports Journalism
  • Multimedia Content Creation
  • SEO Optimization
  • Photoshop
  • Audience Engagement
  • Social Media Integration
  • Video Editing
  • Cross-Platform Storytelling
  • Adobe Premier

Internships

Radio Associate - Carolina Panthers Radio Network

Associate Producer - ESPN Charlotte: 730 The Game

Timeline

Content Writer

Sports Illustrated
03.2025 - Current

Freelance Sportswriter

The Charlotte Observer
08.2024 - Current

South Carolina Beat Writer

Last Word on College Football
08.2024 - 03.2025

Sportswriter

Niner Times
01.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

University of North Carolina At Charlotte