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Parker Egeland

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Student reporter and editor at Appalachian State University with experience covering the universities sports teams with The Appalachian.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Reporter/Associate Sports Editor

The Appalachian
Boone, NC
08.2024 - Current
  • Edit print stories, as well as all online sports recaps for clarity and coherence
  • Eight feature stories writing covering all App State sports, athletes, and coaches
  • Researched and wrote engaging articles on local sports events and teams.
  • Conducted interviews and attended press conferences with athletes and coaches to gather unique insights.

Senior Capstone Work

Watauga Democrat/High Country Radio
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Researched and analyzed topics to create compelling local based content, focusing on sports and the outdoors
  • Published a feature article covering a screening of Girl Climber, talking with local leaders in the outdoors as well as the director of the film, Jon Glassberg
  • Contributed to the athletes section of the Campus of Connection radio show, highlighting App State's Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and its service-learning achievements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Sports Science And Coaching Minor

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
04.2026

Skills

  • Time management and getting stories in on time
  • Communication with editors
  • Interviewing strength
  • Detailed writing
  • Social Media, tweeting game notes
  • Sports analytics
  • Player profiles

Timeline

Senior Capstone Work

Watauga Democrat/High Country Radio
01.2026 - 05.2026

Senior Reporter/Associate Sports Editor

The Appalachian
08.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Sports Science And Coaching Minor

Appalachian State University