Miles Garrett
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished sports multimedia journalist skilled in gameday reporting and high-pressure content creation. Successfully anchored sportscasts in a top 10 media market, driving audience engagement and recognition as a three-time Southeast Emmy nominee.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Multimedia Journalist
Fox 5 News
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2021 - 02.2026
- Sports multimedia journalist with extensive work covering all professional, collegiate, and high school level sports in the Greater Atlanta area
- Weekly anchoring of 4-8 minute long sportscasts with an audience of a top 10 media market reaching millions of viewers every day
- Gameday reporting traveling with teams like the Falcons, Braves, and UGA athletics for coverage with experience speaking to athletes in the locker room postgame
- Conducted weekly one-on-one interviews with coaches and players at training facilities to provide in-depth coverage and insights for audiences
- Produced half-hour and hour-long specials as head producer for Falcons shoulder programming, including "Rise Up Tonight," "Early Birds," and "The Dirty Bird Report," enhancing audience engagement
- Weekly host of the University of Georgia's official postgame show on FOX 5: "Bulldogs Final."
- Posted weekly digital reels on all social media platforms, achieving viewership exceeding one million and increasing online audience interaction
- Received three Southeast Emmy nominations for best sports story in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Sports Multimedia Journalist
WSBT-TV
South Bend, Indiana
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Produced and anchored highlights and packages for South Bend's top sports station, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Developed sports content during COVID-19 pandemic to sustain daily 3-minute broadcasts despite widespread cancellations.
- Served as Weekend Sports Anchor during Notre Dame football's College Football Playoff run in 2020, delivering critical coverage and analysis.
Multimedia Journalist
WGXA
Macon, Georgia
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Anchored, reported, shot, and produced live shots and packages, enhancing viewer engagement for daily newscasts
- Developed comprehensive MMJ expertise across sports, politics, crime, and breaking news, delivering timely and relevant stories
- Provided on-site coverage of major events such as Super Bowl 53, Georgia High School Football State Championships, SEC football, Jacksonville shooting, and Georgia election, ensuring accurate and impactful reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2018
Skills
- broadcast journalism
- live event coverage
- video editing
- content production
- social media strategy
- media relations
Timeline
Sports Multimedia Journalist
Fox 5 News
07.2021 - 02.2026
Sports Multimedia Journalist
WSBT-TV
09.2019 - 05.2021
Multimedia Journalist
WGXA
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Elon University