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Patrick Saunders

Englewood,CO

Summary

Passionate Colorado Rockies Lead Beat Writer with extensive experience covering Major League Baseball, Denver Nuggets, and college and high school sports. Proven ability to create compelling content, build credible sources, and deliver exclusive interviews. Skilled in in-depth reporting, editing, deadline management, and driving social media engagement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Colorado Rockies Lead Beat Writer

The Denver Post
10.1998 - Current

As a sportswriter I cover not only the Colorado Rockies and Major League Baseball, but also write about the Denver Nuggets, college sports and high school sports.

In my career, I have:

  • Found, wrote and distributed compelling content in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Established relationships with sources and industry experts, enhancing credibility of articles for readers.
  • Produced exclusive interviews with key figures, offering unique insights into topical issues.

Online Sports Editor

The Denver Post
01.2010 - 01.2012

Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.


  • Edited more than 100 online articles per week, carefully checking content wording and facts.
  • Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces.
  • Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-1997

Bachelor of Arts - American History And Secondary Education

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
04-1981

Skills

  • Strong Interviewing
  • In-depth reporting
  • Writing and editing
  • Interviewing skill
  • Deadline Management

Accomplishments

  • 2018 Colorado Sportswriter of the Year
  • 2017 President Baseball Writers' Association of America
  • 2003 Dick Schapp Excellence in Journalism Award from Northeastern University

Timeline

Online Sports Editor

The Denver Post
01.2010 - 01.2012

Colorado Rockies Lead Beat Writer

The Denver Post
10.1998 - Current

Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Colorado At Boulder

Bachelor of Arts - American History And Secondary Education

Fort Lewis College
Patrick Saunders