Marcus Johnson
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Skilled Journalist with a 4-year history conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SportsWriter/Analyst
Vox Media/Silver And Black Pride
Washington, DC
08.2021 - Current
- Reported on Raiders and draft prospects providing Interesting sports stories.
- Raised site engagement by 55% since joining 2021.
- Wrote news stories, developed leads, and constructed headlines.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Followed up on leads for information regarding news and events.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat, and in-person to write
- Hosted podcast with 80k downloads since august 2021.
Show Host
Tape Don't Lie
Chandler, AZ
08.2020 - Current
- Built video breakdowns to interest football fans and grow station audience.
- Conferred with advertising partners to develop and deploy effective promotional strategies.
- Spearheaded promotional appearances and increased sales for advertisers.
- Developed and researched strategies to reach and engage audiences over various platforms.
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide post-game analysis.
- 500k views for year 2021 and landed sponsorship with manscape.com
- Podcast picked up by SBnation podcast and signed deal in august 2021.
Team Leader Manager
PayPal
San Jose, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Increased productivity by 60% and revenue streams by 46% through effective change management practices.
- Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans and follow-up procedures.
- Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
- Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
Writer/Analyst
USA Today/Raiders Wire
McLean, VA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Interviewed players on and covered Senior Bowl practices.
- Curated content for social media postings and increased following by 40%.
- Consulted with editors to shape stories and eliminate any errors.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSome College (No Degree) - Journalism
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
- Interviewing skill
- AP style expert
- Video Editing
- Social media proficiency
- Radio broadcasting
- Media operations knowledge
- Story development
- Football reporting expert
- On-camera skills
- Public opinion understanding
- Self-Motivated
- Team building
- Active Listening
- Journalism
- Investigations Expertise
Timeline
SportsWriter/Analyst
Vox Media/Silver And Black Pride
08.2021 - Current
Show Host
Tape Don't Lie
08.2020 - Current
Writer/Analyst
USA Today/Raiders Wire
06.2019 - 02.2021
Team Leader Manager
PayPal
01.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Arizona State University
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College