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LAWRENCE KREYMER

Northbrook,IL

Summary

Sports journalism professional with proven track record in delivering in-depth and compelling sports coverage. Known for exceptional ability to collaborate with team members and adapt to fast-paced environments, ensuring timely and precise reporting. Consistently leverages strong writing skills and keen eye for detail to produce high-quality content.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Reporting Intern

Illini Inquirer
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Covered high school and college football, including game recaps, previews, and feature stories.
  • Reported on Illinois athletics and Big Ten football recruiting developments.
  • Produced timely content under tight deadlines with emphasis on accuracy and audience engagement.

Editor-in-Chief

The DePaulia
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed a newsroom of 30+ editors and reporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing investigative projects for a 28-page weekly publication.
  • Reported breaking and in-depth stories on athletics and administrative power dynamics.
  • Designed the front page and edited all sections; line-edited all stories before publication.
  • Covered the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament (New York) and 2022 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 & Elite Eight (Chicago).
  • Led the newsroom to win Best Student-Run Newspaper in Illinois (2022).

Production Assistant

WTTW/Chicago PBS
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Reported under Carol Marin and Don Moseley through DePaul’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence.
  • Produced two investigative stories aired on WTTW.
  • Filed Freedom of Information Act requests for key reporting information.

Sports Editor

The DePaulia
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Directed a four-page weekly sports section, including layout and content.
  • Assigned, edited, and wrote sports coverage across men’s/women’s basketball, soccer, and softball.
  • Broke major stories, including the hiring of DePaul’s athletic director and firing of the men’s basketball head coach.
  • Led investigative reporting on sexual assault allegations against a former softball coach.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2022

Skills

  • Sports Market Analysis & Betting Strategies
  • Investigative Reporting & Editorial Leadership
  • Writing, Editing & Page Design (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Data Tools: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
  • FOIA Requests, AP Style, Fact-Checking
  • Deadline Management & Quick Decision-Making

Awards

1st Place — Best Sports Feature Story, Illinois College Press Association (2022), The DePaulia Student of the Year (2022), 2nd Place — Best Sports Column, Illinois College Press Association (2022), 2nd Place — Best Sports News Story, Illinois College Press Association (2022), 2nd Place — Best Example of Social Justice, Catholic Media Association (2021)

Timeline

Sports Reporting Intern

Illini Inquirer
08.2023 - 10.2023

Production Assistant

WTTW/Chicago PBS
09.2021 - 03.2022

Editor-in-Chief

The DePaulia
06.2021 - 06.2022

Sports Editor

The DePaulia
03.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

DePaul University

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