Joshua Broom
Rome,GA
Summary
Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering nine years of experience in print and online media. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Journalist
Self Employed Writer
03.2017 - Current
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
Assistant Content Manager
Sportskeeda
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Consistently met tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
- Edited and proofread all written materials, maintaining a high standard of grammar and style consistency.
- Presented monthly reports on key performance metrics to senior management, providing insights into areas requiring attention.
Associate Editor
Winners and Whiners
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- I also hosted a YouTube series for the company
Associate Editor
SB Nation
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts, and statistics.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Appeared on regional and national radio several times to represent the company.
Staff Writer
The Inquisitr
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality in writing and editing tasks.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.
Internship Student
ESPN
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Interview professional athletes and coaches.
- Appeared on Fox Sports Southeast multiple times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2025
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Excelsior University
Albany, NY07.2024
Skills
- Writing and editing
- Deadline Management
- Content Creation
- Storytelling abilities
- Breaking News Coverage
- Social Media Engagement
- Interviewing skill
- Press Release Writing
- Multimedia production
- Story Development
- Media operations knowledge
- Public speaking abilities
- Public opinion understanding
Certification
- Proofreading and Copy Editing, One Education - June-July 2024
Timeline
Assistant Content Manager
Sportskeeda
06.2021 - 04.2022
Associate Editor
Winners and Whiners
05.2019 - 03.2022
Freelance Journalist
Self Employed Writer
03.2017 - Current
Associate Editor
SB Nation
04.2016 - 11.2017
Staff Writer
The Inquisitr
01.2016 - 11.2016
Internship Student
ESPN
11.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Excelsior University