Kenneth Cross
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
A dynamic sports journalist who is a proven editor, researcher, and writer. Skills include web design, digital media, and social media. Accomplished in delivering analytical sports coverage while maintaining a strong focus on audience engagement. Excellent proofreader and ghost writer.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Editor/Writer
CollegeHoopsWatch.com
03.2015 - Current
- I founded this website in 2015, as it is the home of many stories and features on different games and coaches, and players inside the game.
- It also began with the "Marching to Madness" college basketball podcast in which Blake Lovell of "Southeastern 16" worked as co-host through the first 640 shows.
- Later, I posted MTM on YouTube, where I hosted coaches on Zoom. I also edited the shows before putting them on the site.
- Remote position
Sports Writer/ Editor/ Researcher
Lindy's Sports Annuals...www.lindyssports.com
08.1997 - Current
- My college basketball work in the preview magazines includes Auburn, Arkansas, LSU, VCU, Charlotte, and Davidson. Conference previews center around the Southern, CAA, Southland, and Big South conferences.
- I also write game stories, previews, and features for the website, www.lindyssports.com, with a concentration on SEC and ACC stories. I preview the overall look at both CFB and NFL in Florida and Georgia.
- I also write game stories, previews, and features for the website, www.lindyssports.com with a concentration on SEC and ACC stories.
- Remote position
Sports Reporter
ESPN Radio
08.1997 - 02.2020
- Reporter for college and professional basketball and football in the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida.
- The Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the major teams I covered in the 23 years, plus SEC and ACC basketball and football were part of my experiences.
- Provided In-game updates and coordinated post-game guests with the studio.
- These included my descriptions of the various games to create an immersive experience for listeners who could not attend games themselves.
English Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Iredell-Statesville Schools
08.1996 - 06.2016
- Taught English throughout Charlotte, NC, and Iredell County, generally in grades 11-12,
- Also had grades 9-10 at some points and theatre and writing classes.
- Courses included academic, advanced, and AP-level itineraries throughout my career.
- Earlier in the 1990s, I taught in Virginia and Kentucky before settling in North Carolina.
Sports Reporter
Fox Sports Radio / Sporting News Radio
08.1998 - 04.2014
- These jobs were similar to the work on ESPN Radio with the updates and post-game interviews.
- Remote work in stadiums and arenas where I delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats, and predictions.
Education
Classes in High School AP - English
Wake Forest University
07-2010
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Radford University
02-1992
Master of Science - Mass Communications
Appalachian State University
06-1988
Skills
- Digital media experience in adding social media, video, and audio to writings
- Computer savvy by knowing all portals of Microsoft Suite, MAC, Adobe, WordPress, Snapchat, Reddit, and Pinterest
- Photojournalism - Shooting NFL, college football, MLB, NBA, NHL, and college basketball for Lindy's Sports
- Experience in web design, creativity, as well as writing and editing
- Leadership skills
- Proofreader
- Ghost writer
Personal Information
Timeline
Founder/Editor/Writer
CollegeHoopsWatch.com
03.2015 - Current
Sports Reporter
Fox Sports Radio / Sporting News Radio
08.1998 - 04.2014
Sports Writer/ Editor/ Researcher
Lindy's Sports Annuals...www.lindyssports.com
08.1997 - Current
Sports Reporter
ESPN Radio
08.1997 - 02.2020
English Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Iredell-Statesville Schools
08.1996 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Radford University
Master of Science - Mass Communications
Appalachian State University
Classes in High School AP - English
Wake Forest University
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