JERAMIE LEE BIZZLE
Freelance Reporter
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative and determined journalist with 10+ years of experience reporting and editing content for print and digital publications. Great storytelling and creative writing skills. Trained and exercise AP Style and Adobe for news stories. Works effectively in both remote and office environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Writer
The Sportster
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - Current
- Create articles surrounding sports including professional wrestling.
- Submit story pitches to editor weekly though Asana and WordPress.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with creative structure.
Feature Writer
Sportskeeda
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - Current
- Meet deadlines for submission based on assignment.
- Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
Sports Reporter
Mars Reel
Chicago, IL
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Chicago to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
Sports Reporter
22nd Century Media
Chicago, IL
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Research and Interview sources for online and editorial publications.
- Traveled to attend games as far as Northbrook for reporting.
Specials and Investigations Reporting Intern
CBS 2/WBBM
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Campus Reporter/Editor
Triton College
River Grove, IL
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Report all campus social activities.
- Researched information for stories for local campus paper.
- Interviewed sources both over the phone and in person.
- Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for each article.
Reporter
Austin Weekly Newspaper
Chicago, IL
03.2011 - 12.2015
- Covering beat stories distributed by the editor in chief.
- Meet deadlines for weekly publication.
- Responded to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency, at any hour.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
Associates - Arts, Mass Communications, Communications
Triton College
Skills
SEOundefined
Additional Information
- #readytowork , Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Content Writer
The Sportster
05.2020 - Current
Feature Writer
Sportskeeda
01.2019 - Current
Sports Reporter
Mars Reel
12.2017 - 03.2018
Sports Reporter
22nd Century Media
10.2016 - 01.2017
Specials and Investigations Reporting Intern
CBS 2/WBBM
09.2016 - 11.2016
Reporter
Austin Weekly Newspaper
03.2011 - 12.2015
Campus Reporter/Editor
Triton College
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associates - Arts, Mass Communications, Communications
Triton College
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
Master of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
Similar Profiles
Shanika WilliamsShanika Williams
Recovery Resolution Analyst at Insight GlobalRecovery Resolution Analyst at Insight Global
Linda LopezLinda Lopez
Office Manager/ Tax Consultant at JC Tax ServicesOffice Manager/ Tax Consultant at JC Tax Services
Lauren BuchanLauren Buchan
Teacher (PreK - Fourth) at Chicago Public SchoolsTeacher (PreK - Fourth) at Chicago Public Schools
Charlene RedwoodCharlene Redwood
Medical Assistant at Cook County Health Hospital SystemsMedical Assistant at Cook County Health Hospital Systems
Eusbaldo Rodriguez OaxacaEusbaldo Rodriguez Oaxaca
Comedy Writer and Content Writer at George Lopez ComedianComedy Writer and Content Writer at George Lopez Comedian