Sports writer and editor with BA in journalism and experience in CMS seeks reporting position. Team player who thrives under tight deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager
BettorTakes.com
04.2023 - Current
Control all social media accounts for this website and app supporting informed betting decisions.
Increase following and number of subscribers by posting and commenting on threads, targeting audience, and increasing brand awareness.
Design and implement social media strategies to align with business goals.
Website Editor
Bookies.com
04.2023 - Current
Use SEO practices to ensure articles stay at top of search engine results for this informational sports betting website.
Sports Writer
RotoWire.com
10.2022 - Current
Deliver daily MLB and college basketball fantasy sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
Production Assistant
Peacock/NBCUniversal
08.2021 - 04.2023
Created and edited clip reels on Adobe Premiere.
Pulled key art and logos; gathered video and static assets from studios.
liaised with all levels of Peacock staff, including senior-level executives, as well as outside production companies;.
Trained new PA’s.
Managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
Sports Writer and Editor
The Daily Targum
08.2018 - 02.2021
Reported on...
Oversaw work of 30 reporters covering sports such as [Type] and [Type].
Assigned beats and made publication decisions.
Attended press conferences and participated in Board meetings.
Traveled to games for reporting.
Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
Edited more than [Number] pieces per week, carefully checking content wording and facts.
Co-created sports podcast.
Intern
Hollywood Insider
08.2020 - 12.2020
Pitched 6 story ideas per week and submitted 2 stories per week, 1 TV or film review and 1 feature story
Fact-checked and conducted background research for each story.
Intern
Simba Productions
01.2020 - 05.2020
Assisted with pre-production through post-production process.
Edited video content.
Researched external contacts and promoted short film via social media platforms.
Assisted in production of on-location film in New York City.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Media Studies, Creative Writing
Rutgers University
New Jersey
05.2021
Skills
Writing, copy editing, research, fact checking
Social media management, CMS, SEO practices
SharePoint, Outlook, Slack, Google Suite, Microsoft Office
Media Shuttle, Airtable, iMovie; Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools, Logic Pro
Relevant Coursework:
Sports Media; Writing for Media; Digital Storytelling; Digital Media Lab; Digital Media Production; Creative Writing; Screenwriting for TV; Exploring New Media; Emerging Media; Documentary Filmmaking for Writers; Documentary and Social Change; Media and Pop Culture
Timeline
Social Media Manager
BettorTakes.com
04.2023 - Current
Website Editor
Bookies.com
04.2023 - Current
Sports Writer
RotoWire.com
10.2022 - Current
Production Assistant
Peacock/NBCUniversal
08.2021 - 04.2023
Intern
Hollywood Insider
08.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
Simba Productions
01.2020 - 05.2020
Sports Writer and Editor
The Daily Targum
08.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Media Studies, Creative Writing
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