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Joshua Valdez

Writer and Editor
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

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

Rutgers University
Joshua ValdezWriter and Editor