Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
References
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Justin Gray

Augusta

Summary

Seasoned Sports Writer with background in both print and digital media. Possess strong knowledge of sports industry trends, players, and events. Strengths include ability to meet tight deadlines, creating engaging content, and maintaining professional relationships with athletes and sports professionals. Previous roles involved elevating brand visibility through high-quality articles and reports, contributing significantly to online traffic growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sports Writer

The Augusta Press
Augusta
03.2024 - Current
  • Covering local sports for the newspaper.
  • Covering the area’s best high school football game every Friday night.

Host

The Dip Metress Show
Augusta
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • I hosted the podcast with Augusta University men’s basketball coach Dip Metress.
  • Link: https://youtu.be/R7_U1AyNun8?si=G-AmfDfFu5AZwdbC.

Sports Editor

The Bellringer, Augusta University’s Student Newspaper
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Wrote about local sports for the online newspaper.
  • Shot photography for this as well.

Creator

Augusta University
Augusta
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Produced graphics and videos for the Augusta University men's basketball team's social media.
  • (Instagram and X)
  • Shot photography and videography as well.

OPS Runner

CBS Sports
Augusta
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service operations throughout shifts.

OPS Runner

CBS Sports
Augusta
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • I worked behind the scenes with CBS Sports for the Masters Tournament.
  • I gained hands-on experience with one of the largest sporting events.

Sports writer

The Forest Blade
Swainsboro
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Covered the biggest high school in the county’s sports
  • Covered the University of Georgia’s Football team at the local level
  • Covered a state championship football game.

News Intern

WJBF
Augusta
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Shot video at local high school football games
  • Produced on-air packages for the football games
  • Learned Premiere Pro
  • Shot live footage for the News Station.

Sports writer

The Crossroads Chronicle
Swainsboro
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Covered all three high schools in the county
  • Wrote 5-7 articles weekly
  • Covered collegiate and professional sports at the local level
  • Covered a state championship football game.

Community Coach

Jenkins County School System
Millen
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Coached both middle school football and baseball
  • Coached students aged 12-15 years old.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia
05.2025

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, GA
05.2023

Skills

  • Sports journalism
  • Opinion pieces
  • Deadline management
  • Sports features
  • Sports reporting
  • Interview trained
  • Feature article writing
  • Social media management

Certification

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD APPS EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL WRITING CONTENT CREATING TIME MANAGEMENT

Languages

English
Professional

Accomplishments

-Third place in the Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for coverage of high school football in the CSRA

-As the Sports Editor at Augusta University, our Sports department won the Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Award for Sports Community Service.

References

Dr. David Bulla

Communication Department Chair

Augusta University

706-993-0054

dbulla@augusta.edu

Kadija Dickens

Director of Athletic Media Relations

Augusta University

706-731-7925

kdickens@augusta.edu

Charles McNeil

Senior Account Manager

Advertising Solutions

706-294-0957

Charles@youradvertisingsolution.com

Timeline

OPS Runner

CBS Sports
03.2025 - 04.2025

Host

The Dip Metress Show
12.2024 - 05.2025

OPS Runner

CBS Sports
04.2024 - 04.2024

Sports Writer

The Augusta Press
03.2024 - Current

Sports Editor

The Bellringer, Augusta University’s Student Newspaper
01.2024 - 05.2025

Creator

Augusta University
11.2023 - 05.2025

Sports writer

The Forest Blade
06.2023 - 12.2023

News Intern

WJBF
01.2023 - 12.2023

Sports writer

The Crossroads Chronicle
06.2022 - 06.2023

Community Coach

Jenkins County School System
08.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Augusta University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

East Georgia State College

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