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Scott Keepfer

Williamston,SC

Summary

Experienced and versatile writer proficient in researching and producing engaging and error-free copy. Intrigued by the prospect of rekindling my long-held interests in agriculture, forestry and the life sciences.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Clemson Sports Reporter

The Greenville News
Greenville, SC
07.2000 - 06.2024
  • Participated in editorial meetings to generate ideas for upcoming stories.
  • Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events.
  • Collaborated with editors, producers and other reporters in the newsroom environment.
  • Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.

Outdoors Writer

The Greenville News
Greenville, SC
01.1989 - 07.2000
  • Generated ideas for new stories or topics about which to write.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to enrich content quality.
  • Conducted in-depth research on diverse topics to create accurate and engaging content.

Sportswriter

The Fayetteville Observer-Times
Fayetteville, NC
06.1985 - 01.1989
  • Interviewed athletes and coaches to gain insight into sports news stories.
  • Conducted background research on players and teams prior to writing stories.
  • Covered a wide variety of sports, ranging from high school football to professional golf and ACC basketball.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation

N.C. State University
Raleigh, NC
06-1985

Skills

  • Interviewing techniques
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Background Research
  • Writing and editing
  • Adaptability to Change
  • Deadline Management

Accomplishments

  • As Clemson sports reporter, received more than 30 awards from the S.C. Press Association, including awards for short story, feature story, columns, enterprise reporting and beat reporting.
  • Named South Carolina Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association in 2017.
  • As Outdoors writer, received 23 awards from the S.C. Outdoor Press Association over a 10-year period.
  • Received Harry Hampton "Woods and Waters" Journalism Award from the S.C. Wildlife Federation in 1994.
  • Won first-place award for feature writing from the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association in 1992.
  • N.C. Press Association's first-place sports columnist in 1986.
  • Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America, 1978.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clemson Sports Reporter

The Greenville News
07.2000 - 06.2024

Outdoors Writer

The Greenville News
01.1989 - 07.2000

Sportswriter

The Fayetteville Observer-Times
06.1985 - 01.1989

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation

N.C. State University

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