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Maurice Phipps

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly motivated sports Content Creator with proven track record developing engaging content. Works well independently as well as collaboratively. Adept at managing multiple projects while producing successful outcomes. Well versed in a variety of sports-entertainment topics, as well as very passionate about sports as a whole.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Content Creator

YouTube
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - Current
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Analyzed conversion and bounce rates to measure success of content.
  • Organized collected information to produce well-written articles.
  • Utilized digital publishing platforms to prepare well-structured drafts.
  • Used social media to promote events and build audience.

Sports Reporter

Daily Eastern News
Charleston, IL
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces.
  • Reported statistics and scores for various sports to audience of students.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
  • Networked with sports and broadcast leaders to develop professional contacts.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.

Work Study Student

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted in planning and running special events such as orientations, conferences and fundraisers.
  • Processed student applications and other paperwork in timely manner.
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
  • Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
  • Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Content scheduling
  • SEO Strategies
  • Digital publishing
  • Deadline Management
  • Brand Development
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Final Cut
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • Writing and editing
  • Content Creation

Timeline

Sports Content Creator

YouTube
12.2022 - Current

Sports Reporter

Daily Eastern News
10.2021 - 03.2024

Work Study Student

Eastern Illinois University
10.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Illinois University
Maurice Phipps