Rajay Murdock
Gulf Shores,AL
Summary
Adept at transforming sports journalism, I elevated KLAS's community coverage and enhanced multimedia projects with sharp video editing and exceptional teamwork. My knack for in-depth sports analysis and fostering collaborative environments led to significant content improvements, making me a pivotal asset in dynamic reporting environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Journalist
KLAS
Kingston, Jamaica
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces.
- Edited more than Number pieces per week, carefully checking content wording and facts.
- Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
- Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Location to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
- Reported on Type and Type athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Taught junior reporters ins-and-outs of how to effectively cover different sports and consistently give audiences desired information, stats and analysis.
- Covered major sporting events live, delivering real-time updates to fans through social media channels.
- Fostered a positive working environment within the team by encouraging open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of multimedia projects, including video features and podcasts.
Education
Communication Arts And Technology - Journalism, Broadcast
University of Technology
Kingston, Jamaica05.2015
Skills
- Video editing proficiency
- In-depth sports knowledge
- Public Speaking Confidence
- Strong writing skills
- Feature Writing
- Proofreading accuracy
- Sports Reporting
- Investigative journalism
- Live Reporting
- Ethical journalism practices
- Photojournalism techniques
- Opinion pieces
- Sports Analytics Understanding
- Writing and editing
- Interviewing skill
- Investigative reporting
- Press Release Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Broadcast journalism
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Covered the 2015 PanAm Games in Toronto
- Covered the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing 2015, London 2017, Doha 2019
- Covered the2012 London games and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Timeline
Sports Journalist
KLAS
10.2015 - 12.2020
Communication Arts And Technology - Journalism, Broadcast
University of Technology