Shane Shoemaker
Jasper
Summary
Sports writer with over three years of experience covering college football, the NFL, and MLB for various outlets. Experienced editor with a track record of leading content teams, refining editorial direction, and producing high-volume stories under tight deadlines. Strong background in shaping SEO-driven headlines and story angles that boosted traffic and online visibility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Editor
The Sporting News
12.2024 - Current
- Crafted four to sixteen articles daily, covering breaking/trending news across various sports.
- Collaborated with writers to develop engaging story ideas and angles.
- Edited articles for clarity and accuracy in sports coverage.
Sports Writer
Lakeway Publishers (The Marion Tribune)
Jasper
08.2023 - Current
- Reported on games, events, players, and teams for three local sports teams.
- Wrote three to four stories weekly, including game coverage and feature pieces.
Associate Editor/Editorial Writer
ClutchPoints
05.2023 - Current
- Wrote three to five editorials daily for website publication through WordPress with SEO concentration with focus on NFL, College Football and MLB.
- Collaborated with editors to create compelling content.
- Edited and proofread written works to maintain clarity and accuracy.
Contributing Writer
Gannett, USA Today, Vols Wire
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Authored articles specializing in college football recruiting and player analysis with emphasis on Tennessee Volunteers.
Intern
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Athletics
Chattanooga
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Interviewed multiple alums and current student-athletes for award-winning profile pieces.
- Wrote, edited and conducted extensive research for stories for university's athletic website that increased traffic and engagement by 20%.
- Participated in post-game media activities, including interviews and transcription.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Creative Writing
The University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN05.2021
Skills
- NFL, College Football, MLB coverage
- Editorial Writing
- Article editing
- Deadline management
- Creative storytelling
References
- Jason Patt, ClutchPoints, Jason@clutchpoints.com
- Dan Harralson, Vols Wire, 865-291-8346, danharralson@journalist.com
- Neal Coolong, Resilience Media, 952-994-5708
Timeline
Sports Editor
The Sporting News
12.2024 - Current
Contributing Writer
Gannett, USA Today, Vols Wire
01.2024 - 05.2024
Sports Writer
Lakeway Publishers (The Marion Tribune)
08.2023 - Current
Associate Editor/Editorial Writer
ClutchPoints
05.2023 - Current
Intern
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Athletics
01.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Creative Writing
The University of Tennessee
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