Owen M. Chapman
Provo
Summary
Hard-hitting Sports Writer/Reporter with strong writing background and expertise in covering multiple sports at all levels. Devoted to promoting sports and increasing audience engagement with proactive strategies. Expert in statistical analysis and content development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sports Reporter
The Daily Universe
Provo, UT
12.2025 - Current
- Researched and wrote engaging articles on various sports topics for online publication
- Analyzed sports statistics and data to provide in-depth analysis of player and team performance
- Developed relationships with collegiate athletes and coaches to secure interviews and behind-the-scenes access
- Covered major live sporting events, including BYU football and men's basketball games, Big 12 Championship, first-round games of the NCAA Tournament, and College Gameday
- LINK TO ALL WORK: https://universe.byu.edu/owen-chapman?page=2
Referee
Provo Parks and Rec
Provo, UT
08.2022 - Current
- I work as a Youth and Adult league referee for flag football, basketball, softball, and baseball.
- This job has allowed me to meet and interact with many different people in various intense situations. I feel I have developed much needed communication skills from said interactions.
- I have also seen my critical thinking skills increase dramatically as in many instances I am forced to make split-second decisions.
Research Analyst
Summit Venture Studio
Draper, UT
10.2022 - 12.2022
- I spent time as a Research Analyst where I headed up numerous projects in terms of research, data, and interviews based on inventions where I would ultimately give my opinion to my superiors whether we should invest in the product.
- My technical and organizational skills enhanced immensely as I was forced to set up virtual meetings as well as coordinate said meetings.
- I also feel my decision-making was enhanced throughout this process as I learned what successful and motivated people and products/projects looked like.
Project Assistant Manager
Eldeco Inc.
Greenville, SC
03.2020 - 08.2020
- My job consisted of overseeing and admitting progress and data into the company’s system, as well as assistance of the sight foreman in any way, shape, or form.
- I was able to work with a team of electricians as well and was able to better my conversational skills.
- This job allowed me to be more independent, so I have much needed experience in learning to be self-reliant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Sports Media
Brigham Young University – School of Communications
Provo, UT04-2026
Skills
- Boy Scouts of America
- High School Basketball Team Captain, Three-Sport Athlete (basketball, golf, tennis)
- I am a writer by heart, and I love to cover sports and write articles whenever time is present Whether it be the MLB, NFL, NBA, college basketball, college football, or golf, I am well-versed in writing accurate and in-depth articles on controversial and opinionated sports topics as a whole
- I love watching and listening to Bill Simmons of The Ringer, as well as other sports and entertainment podcasts
- I love to longboard and cliff jump with friends as well
- Sports expertise
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Multiple articles published in Deseret News, Utah's largest source of news.
Timeline
Senior Sports Reporter
The Daily Universe
12.2025 - Current
Research Analyst
Summit Venture Studio
10.2022 - 12.2022
Referee
Provo Parks and Rec
08.2022 - Current
Project Assistant Manager
Eldeco Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Sports Media
Brigham Young University – School of Communications