Nick Griffin
Sports Editor
Cullman,AL
Summary
Experienced editor, writer, and photographer with a background in managing content across various platforms, from digital media to print publications. Brings a comprehensive understanding of content creation, proofreading, and editorial oversight to ensure accuracy and coherence. Possesses a strong command over language and is adept at enhancing readability. Successfully improved content engagement through targeted editing and posting strategies. Works collaboratively with writers to refine articles for publication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Editor
The Cullman Tribune
Cullman
06.2017 - Current
- Began internship in June 2017 and hired part-time after completing internship.
- Promoted to full-time Sports Editor in January 2018.
- Edit and write content for the sports section of the newspaper.
- Responsible for overseeing a wide range of athletic events, from elementary to college level, including archery, baseball, basketball, bowling, fishing, football, golf, softball, volleyball, tennis, track, and more.
- Manage all social media accounts with a strategic approach for consistent engagement, and utilize tools to schedule posts and stream events.
- Manage a staff of writers, photographers, editors, and other personnel in producing coverage of sporting events.
- Review and edit stories written by staff members for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Manage and organize digital archives of photographs, videos, and other content.
- Serve as the primary photographer for major events, earning the Alabama Press Association's First Place Award for Best Sports Photo in 2019.
- Ensure that deadlines are met according to established publishing schedules.
- Use InDesign to lay out and prepare the sports page for each edition of the paper.
- Cover breaking news, city meetings, and special interest stories, providing timely and accurate reporting on local events and developments.
Sports Reporter
The Flor-Ala, The University of North Alabama
Florence
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Spent the spring semester of senior year at the University of North Alabama covering the UNA baseball team for the school paper, The Flor-Ala.
- Covered all home games during the 2017 season, collecting stats, interviews and writing stories after each game.
- Managed the paper's social media accounts to report on events I was covering.
- Conducted interviews with players and coaches for feature stories outside of games.
- Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
The University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12-2017
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL07-2015
Skills
- AP style editing
- Social media management
- Photojournalism
- Event coverage
- InDesign layout
- Staff management
- Research skills
- Fact-checking
- Time management
- Content writing/editing
Accomplishments
- Alabama Press Association First Place Award for Best Sports Photo in 2019.
- Alabama Press Association Second Place Award for Best Sports News In-Depth Coverage in 2020.
- Alabama Press Association Second Place Award for Best Sports Single Event Story in 2020.
- Alabama Press Association Second Place Award for Best Sports Feature Story in 2020.
- Alabama Press Association Second Place Award for Best Sports Single Event Story in 2023.
- Alabama Press Association Third Place Award for Best Sports Single Event Story in 2024.
Affiliations
- Enjoy playing golf, quality time with family, reading, going to the movies and spending time with friends.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Editor
The Cullman Tribune
06.2017 - Current
Sports Reporter
The Flor-Ala, The University of North Alabama
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
The University of North Alabama
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wallace State Community College
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