Prince Grimes
Laurel,MD
Summary
A seasoned Writer and Editor with skills in creative storytelling and content strategy honed at esteemed outlets like ESPN. Spearheaded website verticals, significantly enhancing audience engagement through multimedia content and social media strategies. Expert in proofreading and collaboration, demonstrating a unique blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal acumen.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Writer
For The Win/USA TODAY Sports
11.2021 - Current
- Anchor betting vertical with explainers, analysis, op-eds and interviews, generating over 100,000 monthly visitors.
- Produce social media videos and contribute to weekly newsletters to grow site audience and improve engagement.
- Maintain consistent brand voice across all content, aligning with company messaging and objectives.
Editor
NBC Sports Washington
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced site quality by proofreading and editing dozens of articles and video graphics each day for grammar, spelling and consistency.
- Managed team of 3 direct reports and helped train larger content desk on new initiatives, including app launch and betting content.
General Editor
ESPN
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched, prepared, rewrote, and edited news stories and headlines to improve readability and impact.
- Arranged 8-item website news stacks, and cross-collaborated with departments to keep all abreast of latest breaking news.
- Communicated constantly with writers and reporters to improve content structure and clarity and stay updated on each beat.
Senior BottomLine Edtior
ESPN
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Crafted concise and accurate blurbs for easy and immediate television consumption, delivering breaking news in timely manner.
- Trained contributors on expectations, processes and organization style guidelines, including team of at least 10 junior editors.
- Developed comprehensive tentpole plans, aligning content strategy with business objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC12.2010
Skills
- Exceptional writing
- Strong editing
- Content strategy
- Multimedia content creation
- Social media
- Newsletter writing
- Interviewing
- Podcasting
Certification
- ESPN Leadership Links
- ESPN SIG Emerging Leaders
- NBC Universal Talent Lab JUMP
- NBCSW Rookie of the Year
- National Association of Black Journalists
Timeline
Senior Writer
For The Win/USA TODAY Sports
11.2021 - Current
Editor
NBC Sports Washington
01.2020 - 10.2021
General Editor
ESPN
04.2019 - 12.2019
Senior BottomLine Edtior
ESPN
04.2016 - 03.2019
- ESPN Leadership Links
- ESPN SIG Emerging Leaders
- NBC Universal Talent Lab JUMP
- NBCSW Rookie of the Year
- National Association of Black Journalists
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
North Carolina A&T State University
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