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Nick Musial

Wheeling,IL

Summary

Tenacious and motivated worker with a passion for sports, probability, and digital engagement. Comprehensive knowledge of major sports leagues, teams, and individual athletes across MLB, NFL, ATP, and NCAA college football and basketball. Over six years of experience with sports journalism and player management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Betting Content Producer

The Sporting News
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Produced sports betting and fantasy sports articles, including SEO content and predictions/analysis surrounding trending storylines that saw upwards of 10,000 unique pageviews
  • Edited and published stories filed by freelance contributors
  • Ideated sports betting and fantasy content in reaction to relevant breaking news.

Freelance Writer

Spotlight Sports Group
London, UK
11.2020 - 04.2022
  • Composed daily analytical pieces that offer insight and guidance about upcoming sporting events
  • Actively managed WordPress domain publishing MLB & NCAA content accessed by 1,000-plus unique viewers daily
  • Utilized professional writing and persuasion skills as an expert on an in-house roundtable panel for the 2021 MLB World Series.

Head Coach

Deerfield Youth Baseball Association
Deerfield, IL
05.2019 - 07.2021
  • Instructed athletes in the fundamental skills and strategies to maximize performance levels
  • Orchestrated weekly practices for players focusing on teamwork, individual skills and game awareness
  • Provided one-on-one lessons focusing on the development of a players' physical and mental game leading to improvement in player performance.

Senior Writer

CBB Review
New York, NY
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Wrote columns covering game predictions, recaps, and betting news
  • Curated content for site blog posts that received above benchmark engagement metrics contributing to a 10% increase in year over year site traffic.

Sports Camp Counselor

Deerfield Park District
Deerfield, IL
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Supervised and provided leadership to camp program participants, aged 10-12 years
  • Maintained an energetic and professional demeanor when interacting with children, parents, and other staff
  • Collaborated with fellow staff to implement safe and exciting athletic activities.

Education

B.A. Sport Management Major and Journalism -

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Accomplishments

  • Winner of 2016 CBS NCAA Round by Round Bracket Challenge

Timeline

Sports Betting Content Producer

The Sporting News
05.2022 - 01.2024

Freelance Writer

Spotlight Sports Group
11.2020 - 04.2022

Head Coach

Deerfield Youth Baseball Association
05.2019 - 07.2021

Sports Camp Counselor

Deerfield Park District
06.2018 - 08.2020

Senior Writer

CBB Review
01.2018 - 04.2021

B.A. Sport Management Major and Journalism -

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

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