Janis Carr
Brea,CA
Summary
Story-driven sportswriter experienced at developing articles and investigating issues for print and online media in the Southern California market. A skilled journalist who can provide accurate diverse stories on tight, nightly deadlines. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Writer
Southern California News Group
10.2022 - Current
- Report on NBA's Los Angeles Clippers' games and practices to provide detailed and accurate game coverage and feature stories.
- Deliver authoritative coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions on deadline.
- Conduct and transcribed interviews with athletes, managers, coaches and other sports personnel on weekly basis.
- Increase visibility of team and its players.
- Cover events and breaking news with eye for detail and pursuit of important information.
- Establish relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Senior Writer
California State University, Long Beach
08.2016 - 10.2023
- Research and write engaging news stories for university's website, print and online publications on weekly basis.
- Develop and pitch story ideas to content editors.
- Establish relationships with faculty and staff across campus.
- Utilize exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content that increases reader engagement.
- Write and edit university magazines, campus-wide newsletters and alumni programs.
- Coordinate with designers and photographers to produce high quality stories.
- Developed engaging articles for diverse audiences, resulting in increased readership and social media engagement.
Sportswriter
Orange County Register
- Reported on wide range of athletic events and programs, from NBA Los Angeles Lakers to NHL to colleges and professional tennis, to provide interesting sports stories.
- Covered special events and breaking news on various sports on weekly basis.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Reported from various field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines on nightly basis.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Journalism
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Able to produce quality game stories on deadline that add value beyond box scores
- Relationships with players, coaches and team officials
- Keep up on trends and create content for social media platforms
- Knowledge of content management systems
- Cultural awareness of audience
Timeline
Sports Writer
Southern California News Group
10.2022 - Current
Senior Writer
California State University, Long Beach
08.2016 - 10.2023
Sportswriter
Orange County Register
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Journalism
California State University, Fullerton
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