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Joseph Pettiford Paige, Jr

Avon,CT

Summary

Extensive background in managing editorial teams and content creation. Proven success in overseeing publication schedules, ensuring content quality, and fostering editorial excellence. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in coordinating with writers, editors, and designers. Wrote insightful and accurate articles about various sports topics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Editor for the Campus Lantern

Eastern Connecticut State University
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Wrote weekly articles on sports topics
  • Converted article submissions into newspaper format
  • Edited the sports section on the website
  • Responsible for maintaining contact with sports writers
  • https://www.thecampuslantern.com/

Managing Editor for the Campus Lantern

Eastern Connecticut State University
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Converted article submissions into newspaper format
  • Responsible for maintaining contact with writers
  • Enforced adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles.
  • Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.

Remote Freelance Sportswriter

FanSided Blog
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Writer for clipperholics.com
  • Created engaging and informative written content about the Los Angeles Clippers for interested fans
  • Gathered accurate and up-to-date information and stayed informed on the team in order to develop a deep enough understanding of the team to provide insightful commentary and analysis.
  • Actively participated in social media platforms and online communities to promote and share the written content.

Camera Operater, Commentator

ETV Sports (Eastern Sports Television)
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside games.
  • Operated various camera types proficiently, including DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema cameras
  • Voiced color-commentary on games.
  • Conducted thorough research on athletes, teams, and leagues for accurate and relevant commentary during broadcasts.

Education

BA Degree - General Studies Concentration in Communications, Humanities

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
05.2025

High School -

Avon High School
Avon, CT
06-2020

Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and InDesign
  • Experienced with Adobe, Final Cut Pro, and FL Studio
  • Written and Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills

Internships

Paradigm Summer Internship Summer 2019

  • Created a training video for high school youth participating in a summer program at Central Connecticut State University
  • Managed equipment
  • Shot raw video
  • Edited video compositions
  • Assisted on scripting and writing


Vantage Frontier Sports Communications Internship Summer 2019

  • Produced video highlights of local high school sports teams to be shown on live television.
  • Visited local high school sports games to shoot highlights of the players
  • Edited raw video for television network

Timeline

Managing Editor for the Campus Lantern

Eastern Connecticut State University
09.2023 - 05.2024

Remote Freelance Sportswriter

FanSided Blog
09.2022 - 09.2024

Sports Editor for the Campus Lantern

Eastern Connecticut State University
09.2021 - 05.2025

Camera Operater, Commentator

ETV Sports (Eastern Sports Television)
09.2021 - 04.2025

BA Degree - General Studies Concentration in Communications, Humanities

Eastern Connecticut State University

High School -

Avon High School

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