Matt Ellis
Janesville,WI
Summary
Positive, upbeat, and resourceful with talent for storytelling and passion for sports. Possesses deep understanding of sports rules and trends and strong writing and interviewing skills. Dedicated to delivering engaging and insightful sports coverage that captivates audiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
Janesville Gazette/APG Media
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered prep sports reporting for 45 games in three months.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats, and predictions.
- Understand national sports and write columns for our local audience
- Established myself as a key sports figure in the area by covering sports at all levels: prep, college and professional.
- Reach out to sources and establish a consistent connection between sources
- Write AP Style
Sports Broadcaster
UWWTV and 91.7 The Edge
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Enhanced viewer experience by delivering engaging and informative sports commentary during live broadcasts.
- Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow the station's audience.
- Wrote scripts for on-air talent
- Announced a variety of sports: Volleyball, Men's and Women's basketball, and baseball
- Hosted multiple TV and radio shows
Sports Reporter
Royal Purple Student Newspaper
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Cover UW-Whitewater athletics in a variety of ways, including game reports, feature stories, and trending topics
- Used strong grammar skills while adhering to AP Style
- Help edit other stories
- Helped launch our women's sports section
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast, Print And Web Journalism
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
05.2024
Skills
- Passion
- Post-game reporting
- Talk-show hosting and podcast production skills
- Live Broadcasting Experience
- Operating under deadlines
- Sports expertise
Timeline
Sports Reporter
Janesville Gazette/APG Media
08.2024 - Current
Sports Reporter
Royal Purple Student Newspaper
09.2022 - 01.2024
Sports Broadcaster
UWWTV and 91.7 The Edge
09.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast, Print And Web Journalism
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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