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Overview
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References
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Kristie Ackert

Palm Harbor,Fl

Summary

Dynamic Journalist bringing over 25 years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with a curious nature and passion for developing sources and reporting engaging content. Well versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

General Assignment Writer, Sports

Tampa Bay Times
12.2022 - 08.2024
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
  • Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news stories under tight deadlines.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews with industry experts, adding credibility and depth to feature articles.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.

Yankees beat writer

New York Daily News
01.2019 - Current


  • Provided detailed coverage of the Yankees from on the field to the front office. Gave readers breaking news and context and analysis throughout the season.
  • Produced multiple news stories, columns, game stores, features and analytical pieces on baseball and the Yankees.
  • Interviewed players, coaches, managers, scouts and executives to keep on top of trends in the game.
  • Maintained a daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal schedule of news and stories.
  • Maintained a presence on social media to promote the Daily News' work on all topics.

Mets beat writer

New York Daily News
02.2013 - 01.2018
  • Provided detailed coverage of the Mets from spring training to the 2015 World Series. Gave readers breaking news and context and analysis throughout the season.
  • Produced multiple news stories, columns, game stores, features and analytical pieces on baseball and the Mets.
  • Interviewed players, coaches, managers, scouts, executives and others around the industry to keep on top of trends in the game. Their voices also lent credibility and expertise to my stories.
  • Maintained a daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal schedule of news and stories.
  • Maintained a presence on social media to promote the Daily News' work on all topics.

General Assignment sports writer

New York Daily News
01.1997 - 01.2013



  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to news, interesting angles, game facts, stats and predictions. That included high school, college and professional sports, including the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Rangers, Islanders, Knicks and Nets


  • Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across the United State to create interest and offer expert coverage.
  • Coordinated analytical sports pieces showing trends at different levels and offering insight into influences over sports like a piece on corruption in New York City high school basketball.
  • Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing interest in my beats with proven sports and reporting expertise.

Reporter

Middletown Times-Herald Record
06.1997 - 12.1997
  • Covered everything from high school track meets to Major League Baseball. Wrote roundups, news stories, game stories and longer features.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Met deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
  • Developed sources and researched a new area of coverage quickly.

Reporter

Modesto Bee
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Covered high school and college sports before moving over to the news department.
  • Wrote round-ups, game stories, breaking news stories, profiles, features and columns
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter and writer.
  • Worked at community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with key members of the community, from coaches to council members, providing comprehensive perspectives on a wide range of issues.

Education

B.S. Journalism - Journalism, English

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
01.1991

Skills

  • Strong Interviewing
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Story Development
  • Deadline Management
  • Investigative research
  • Audience Engagement
  • Copy Editing
  • Compelling Storytelling
  • In-depth reporting
  • Writing and editing
  • Interviewing skill
  • Content Creation

References


  • Andy Clayton, Deputy Sports Editor New York Daily News, 845-453-3391
  • Traci Johnson, Managing Editor, Sports, Tampa Bay Times, 727-432-1542
  • Andy Martino, Senior Writer at SNY, 917-359-9800

Affiliations

  • AWSM, BBWAA

Timeline

General Assignment Writer, Sports

Tampa Bay Times
12.2022 - 08.2024

Yankees beat writer

New York Daily News
01.2019 - Current

Mets beat writer

New York Daily News
02.2013 - 01.2018

Reporter

Middletown Times-Herald Record
06.1997 - 12.1997

General Assignment sports writer

New York Daily News
01.1997 - 01.2013

Reporter

Modesto Bee
01.1995 - 01.1997

B.S. Journalism - Journalism, English

Syracuse University

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