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Sean Chase

Newaygo,MI

Summary

Highly-motivated sports journalist with experience producing stories for multiple mediums aiming to increase story-telling skills. While enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College, I received multiple awards from the Michigan Community College Press Association, including second place in the Best Writer Category.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Editor

The Daily News
Iron Mountain, MI
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Edited and wrote content for the sports section of the newspaper.
  • Managed a staff of writers and photographers who produced daily coverage of sporting events.
  • Reviewed stories written by staff members for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Interviewed coaches, players, and other relevant individuals to obtain additional information about featured teams or athletes.
  • Organized special sections for major sporting events, such as previews or post-season wrap-ups.
  • Ensured that deadlines were met according to established publishing schedules.
  • Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.

News Reporter

WCMU Public Media
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted interviews with various individuals to obtain valuable quotes for stories.
  • Communicated with News Director to accept assignments and update on progress.
  • Covered news events at various locations.
  • Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.

Sports Editor

Central Michigan Life
Mount Pleasant, MI
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supervised team of seven sports writers by delegating stories, assisting in fact-checking, editing and writing headlines.
  • Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
  • Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
  • Worked with graphic designers to oversee inclusion of visual elements to improve page layouts.
  • Drove stronger approaches to sports coverage, memorable enterprise and agile service journalism.

Sports Reporter

Central Michigan Life
Mount Pleasant, MI
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
  • Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
  • Drove stronger approaches to sports coverage, memorable enterprise and agile service journalism.
  • Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
  • Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Covered Central Michigan University volleyball, football, women’s basketball and baseball.

News Reporter

WCMU Public Media
Greenville, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Produced stories for WCMU and the Daily News in Greenville
  • Recorded and edited audio for radio spots.
  • Regularly covered council meetings in Stanton, Lakeview and Edmore.
  • Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
  • Built relationships with experts in various fields to create funnel for story leads and information.
  • Proofread and edited work for grammar, style and accuracy.
  • Authored articles by crafting original writing.
  • Conducted interviews with various individuals to obtain valuable quotes for stories.

Editor in Chief

The Collegiate Live
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Covered Grand Rapids Community College board meetings
  • Edited and hosted a sports podcast.
  • Managed development, editing and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews and video features.
  • Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
  • Recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership.

Managing Editor, Sports Editor and Student Reporter

The Collegiate Live
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Edited stories and provided feedback to reporters.
  • Produced, edited and hosted a weekly sports-focused podcast.
  • Assisted Editor-in-Chief in managing a staff of 20 reporters.
  • Was named Most Valuable Reporter twice.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.

Machinist

TRADEMARK DIE & ENGINEERING INC
Belmont, MI
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
  • Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Operated forklift.

Hydraulic Pump Assembler

Bucher Hydraulics
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Positioned or aligned components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  • Inspected and tested completed products to verify function, machine capabilities or conformance to customer specifications.
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various duties.
  • Tested and troubleshot final assemblies.
  • Positioned or aligned components for assembly.
  • Provided feedback to improve and streamline production processes.

M1A2 Armor Crewman

U. S. Army
El Paso, TX
05.2009 - 12.2013
  • Responsible for $2.5 million M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams Tank
  • Managed a team of two soldiers
  • Prepared monthly counseling statements for soldiers.
  • Deployed to Afghanistan for a year, from June 2010-June 2011, completing over 500 successful missions.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Journalism

Central Michigan University
05.2023

Associate of Arts - AA - Communication and Media Studies

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2021

Diploma -

Newaygo High School
05.2008

Skills

  • News Reporting
  • Sports Reporting
  • AP Style
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Editorials and Commentaries
  • Email and Phone Etiquette
  • Lead Follow Up
  • Audio Production
  • Video Production

Interests

  • Feature Writing: First Place - Michigan Community College Press Association - Apr 2021
  • Serious & Humorous Column: First Place - Michigan Community College Press Association - Apr 2021
  • Best News Website: First Place - Michigan Community College Press Association - Apr 2021
  • Best Writer: Second Place - Michigan Press Association Mar 2022
  • Editorial: Third Place - Michigan Press Association - Mar 2022
  • News Story: Second Place - Michigan Press Association - Mar 2022
  • Division III 2021 College Newspaper of the Year - Michigan Press Association - Mar 2022
  • First Amendment Reporting - Honorable Mention - Michigan Community College Press Association Apr 2022
  • Best Multimedia Reporting - Third Place - Michigan Community College Press Association - Apr 2022
  • Best Website - The Collegiate Live - Michigan Community College Press Association - Apr 2022
  • CM Life Sport Desk Rookie of the Year - Dec 2021
  • CM Life Sport Desk MVP - Central Michigan Life - Apr 2022
  • Sports Photograph - Class C: First Place - Michigan Press Association May - May 2025

Timeline

Sports Editor

The Daily News
08.2023 - 04.2025

News Reporter

WCMU Public Media
01.2023 - 05.2023

Sports Editor

Central Michigan Life
08.2022 - 12.2022

News Reporter

WCMU Public Media
05.2022 - 08.2022

Sports Reporter

Central Michigan Life
08.2021 - 12.2022

Editor in Chief

The Collegiate Live
05.2021 - 08.2021

Managing Editor, Sports Editor and Student Reporter

The Collegiate Live
09.2020 - 05.2021

Machinist

TRADEMARK DIE & ENGINEERING INC
03.2018 - 04.2019

Hydraulic Pump Assembler

Bucher Hydraulics
10.2017 - 03.2018

M1A2 Armor Crewman

U. S. Army
05.2009 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Journalism

Central Michigan University

Associate of Arts - AA - Communication and Media Studies

Grand Rapids Community College

Diploma -

Newaygo High School

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