Nathan Gilbert
Fort Atkinson,WI
Summary
Experienced sports media professional with over 8 years in high-volume content production within deadline-driven environments. Expertise in AP style complemented by strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Skilled in managing coverage, collaborating with teams, and creating engaging multimedia content.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Daily Jefferson County Union Sports Editor
Adams MultiMedia
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
08.2021 - Current
- Oversee and manage all aspects of sports coverage for a multi-platform newsroom
- Produce a high volume of sports content under daily and weekly deadlines
- Write, edit, and publish game recaps, features, previews, and columns in AP style
- Coordinate coverage plans, including assigning and prioritizing stories and events
- Capture and incorporate photography to enhance storytelling and digital engagement
- Maintain accuracy, consistency, and editorial standards across all published content
- Partner with staff and contributors to ensure comprehensive local sports coverage
Watertown Daily Times Assistant Sports Editor
Adams MultiMedia
Watertown, Wisconsin
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches for in-depth feature stories
- Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news
- Managed editorial calendars to ensure timely publication of sports articles
- Reviewed submissions for accuracy, grammar, and factual information
Sports Reporter-Assistant
Wisconsin State Journal
Madison, Wisconsin
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Analyzed game statistics to enhance reporting quality and depth of coverage
- Built valuable network of sports and broadcast professionals for interviews
- Designed and edited scoreboard page
Sports Quintern
WKOW Television
Madison, Wisconsin
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Shot and edited video coverage of live sporting events under tight deadlines, producing broadcast-ready highlights and packages
- Wrote scripts and captions for sports segments, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and style consistency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Communication And Media Studies
Edgewood University
Madison, WI05-2018
Skills
- Sports journalism
- AP style writing
- Digital storytelling
- Visual content creation
- Editorial planning
- Content management
Timeline
Daily Jefferson County Union Sports Editor
Adams MultiMedia
08.2021 - Current
Watertown Daily Times Assistant Sports Editor
Adams MultiMedia
10.2018 - 08.2021
Sports Reporter-Assistant
Wisconsin State Journal
12.2017 - 10.2018
Sports Quintern
WKOW Television
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Major in Communication And Media Studies
Edgewood University