Matthew Wadleigh

• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.
• Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality in writing and editing tasks.
• Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.
• Enhanced readership by producing high-quality articles on various topics and adhering to strict deadlines.
• Tracked analytics data for published articles to inform future content strategies targeting specific reader interests.
• Optimized online articles for SEO using keyword research and strategic placement throughout the text.

• Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
• Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
• Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts, and statistics.
• Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
• Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
• Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
• Conducted thorough fact-checking to maintain the integrity of published content and uphold journalistic standards.
• Reviewed analytics data regularly to identify trends and inform future editorial direction based on audience preferences.

• Maintained editorial standards by enforcing adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles.
• Championed innovative storytelling formats that captured audience attention and enhanced user experience.
• Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
• Established clear expectations for staff members, setting achievable goals that motivated them towards success.
• Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
• Implemented analytical tools to track content performance, enabling data-driven decision-making in future projects.
• Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.

• Write and cover Colorado Buffaloes and USC Trojans as part of USA Today Sports Media Group.
• Pitch story ideas to other writers and editors.
• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.
• Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.
• Enhanced readership by producing high-quality articles on various topics and adhering to strict deadlines.
• Tracked analytics data for published articles to inform future content strategies targeting specific reader interests.

• Related articles for San Diego sports
• Give feedback and make sure SEO is ready to go.
• Maintained open lines of communication with authors throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
• Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
• Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
• Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
• Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.

• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Post stories on Facebook and Twitter.
• Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
• Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
• Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts, and statistics.
• Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.

• Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Pitched NFL topics (and other sports) and copy edited others work.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

• Write articles related to the Mountain West Conference
• Engage with followers on social media.
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
• Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.

• Select topics for writers, edit articles submitted and prepare backend and SEO side of the article to get ready to post
• Give writers feedback to improve and find ways to generate views for the site
• Editing news and upload them on the website
• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.
• Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality in writing and editing tasks.
• Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.
• Tracked analytics data for published articles to inform future content strategies targeting specific reader interests.
• Developed editorial calendars in collaboration with the team to ensure comprehensive coverage of relevant topics.
• Optimized online articles for SEO using keyword research and strategic placement throughout the text.

• Wrote articles for Padres site, Friars on Base
• Ran Social media account for the site and gained a lot of new followers.
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
• Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
• Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.

Wrote college basketball articles on Mountain West teams.

• Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Worked on the student newspaper at a community college as a high school internship.