Loyd McIntosh
Pell City,AL
Summary
Award-winning Freelance Journalist with a robust background in investigative reporting and building strong source relationships. Excelled at Starnes Media, securing the 2023 Alabama Press Association Award for In-Depth News Coverage. Skilled in content creation and deadline management, with a track record of enhancing reader engagement through compelling storytelling and social media.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Journalist
Starnes Media
10.2022 - Current
- Reported on city councils and boards of education in Vestavia Hills, Chelsea, and Homewood, Alabama.
- Covered high school football and wrote general assignment stories for six newspapers.
- Conducted in-depth interviews and thorough research for accurate reporting.
- Maintained strong relationships with editors and sources to ensure smooth project delivery.
- 2023 Alabama Press Association Award winner for In-Depth News Coverage.
Freelance Writer/Interim Sports Editor
Trussville Tribune
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Covered Center Point, Irondale, and Clay city councils.
- Reported on high school football and basketball.
- Served as interim sports editor from late September through late December 2022.
- Cohosted the Trussville Tribune's web show Tribune Sports Live.
- Conducted interviews, research, and fact-checking to ensure high-quality and accurate reporting.
Freelance Writer
Various Publications
05.2000 - Current
- Written for more than 50 magazines, newspapers, and websites since 2000.
- Published work in local and regional publications including Birmingham Magazine, Portico, B-Metro, Birmingham Weekly, LongLeaf Style, The Birmingham News, and the Anniston Star.
- Published in several national consumer and trade publications including Mental Floss, Tailgater Magazine, Industrial Machinery Digest, and Business Xpansion Journal.
- Specialized in diverse topics ranging from sports and culture to community events and lifestyle.
- Producer and Cohost of the Rough Draft Podcast.
Reporter/Sports Writer
Various
07.1997 - 05.1999
- Covered sports and community news for The Clanton Advertiser (Clanton, AL), The Western Star (Bessemer, AL), The Daily Home (Talladega, AL), and The News-Enterprise (Elizabethtown, KY).
- Conducted interviews, covered live events, and wrote detailed reports on high school sports and local news.
- Maintained strong relationships with local communities and editors for accurate and engaging reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05-1995
Skills
- Investigative Reporting & Research
- Interviewing & Source Building
- Story Development & Content Creation
- Writing & Editing
- Deadline Management
- Social Media Engagement
- Podcast production and hosting
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
Starnes Media
10.2022 - Current
Freelance Writer/Interim Sports Editor
Trussville Tribune
07.2022 - 04.2023
Freelance Writer
Various Publications
05.2000 - Current
Reporter/Sports Writer
Various
07.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Montevallo
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