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Matt John

Sandy,UT

Summary

I am an aspiring sportswriter who has been pursuing my passion for the NBA by covering it for the last 5+ years. I don't boast perfection, but I boast an impressive work ethic and the drive to be better. To me, there's nothing more fulfilling than making personal connections and giving the sport of professional basketball the honest coverage it deserves.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer/Reporter/Podcaster

Insiders
Tampa , FL
2018.03 - 2022.02
  • Write weekly about teams, players, coaches, or anyone involved in the NBA
  • Covered big events such as Summer League, Media Day, and G-League Games
  • Interviewed both players and coaches from NBA teams
  • Been featured on the site's podcast
  • Featured both on the Radio and on HOOP's online magazine

Intern Reporter

Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn , NY
2017.04 - 2017.08
  • For the Brooklyn Cyclones
  • Covered local events including parties, sports, crime, and ceremonies
  • Covered both little league and high school baseball
  • Went to events I wasn't even assigned

Digital Marketing Assistant

I4 Solutions
Woods Cross , UT
2021.03 - Current
  • Write articles, blogs, video descriptions that fit Google's Search Engine Optimization guidelines for clients
  • Create and submit videos on YouTube for clients to further expand their digital marketing campaign
  • Write content for clients' websites so that they fit Google's Search Engine Optimization guidelines
  • Hold calls with clients so that there's a clear understanding of what they want for their digital marketing campaign
  • Order social bookmarks to strengthen clients' digital marketing campaigns.

Freelance Writer

SLIC Sports
Los Angeles , CA
2021.02 - 2022.01
  • Written articles about NBA drama for them like the Ben Simmons saga
  • -Written articles about superhero media like WandaVision and Invincible
  • -Written articles about dramatic television shows like Better Call Saul

Reporter/Editor

The Daily Universe
Provo , UT
2016.04 - 2018.04
  • Alternated between reporter and editor for the newspaper
  • -Interviewed both coaches and players for multiple teams
  • -Wrote capstone about the NBA
  • -Assisted other reporters with cover stories

Newsline Writer

Basketball News
2022.02 - Current

-Aggregated NBA, WNBA, and NCAA news as quickly as possible

-Participated in roundtables regarding current NBA topics

-Collaborated with other writers to create content that was as quick as it was quality

News Reporter

GameRant
2022.01 - Current
  • Covered various news regarding upcoming or previously released movies and television shows
  • Wrote a feature regarding a movie pitch
  • Made sure to meet deadlines regarding specific articles when they were demanded to be finished ASAP.
  • Added analysis of the situation to give the articles more flavor

Staff Writer

Heavy On Celtics
2022.04 - Current

-Aggregate news relating specifically o the Celtics that fit company guidelines and in a timely fashion

-Reported quotes given from NBA executives that would make for new content

-Collaborate with other writers so that everything follows schedule

-Find newsworthy stories via social media sites to report to Celtics fans who may not have found them elsewhere

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (News Media

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04.2018

High School Diploma -

Belmont High School
Belmont, MA
06.2011

Skills

  • Product-Specific Writing
  • Basketball Analysis
  • Video Creation
  • Essay Writing

Timeline

Staff Writer

Heavy On Celtics
2022.04 - Current

Newsline Writer

Basketball News
2022.02 - Current

News Reporter

GameRant
2022.01 - Current

Digital Marketing Assistant

I4 Solutions
2021.03 - Current

Freelance Writer

SLIC Sports
2021.02 - 2022.01

Writer/Reporter/Podcaster

Insiders
2018.03 - 2022.02

Intern Reporter

Brooklyn Paper
2017.04 - 2017.08

Reporter/Editor

The Daily Universe
2016.04 - 2018.04

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (News Media

Brigham Young University

High School Diploma -

Belmont High School
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