Sophie Matthews
Royal Oak,MI
Summary
Motivated sports writer, passionate about creating a variety of content through the act of storytelling. Specializes in written communication, coupled with strong interviewing skills, to practice ethical journalism.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daily Sports Writer
The Michigan Daily
Ann Arbor, Michigan
08.2024 - Current
- Researched and wrote engaging articles on the University of Michigan's sports events and teams.
- Collaborated with editors to refine article content and improve clarity.
- Attended live sporting events to gather firsthand insights and observations.
- Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and sports officials for feature stories.
- Hockey beat reporter for the 2025-26 season, covering all things related to Michigan hockey. Examples include features, flash game coverage, midweeks, etc.
Family Nanny
Private Family Home
Birmingham, Michigan
08.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a private household.
- Managed transportation logistics for school and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted with homework and provided tutoring support as needed.
Bookseller
Books-A-Million
Beverly Hills, MI
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting books and providing personalized recommendations.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves and conducting regular stock checks.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism and care.
- Summer seasonal employee.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2028
High School Diploma -
Royal Oak High School
Royal Oak, MI05-2024
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Content creation and editing
- Press release development
- Interviewing skills
- Detail orientation
- Prioritization of tasks
- Effective written communication
Timeline
Bookseller
Books-A-Million
05.2025 - 08.2025
Daily Sports Writer
The Michigan Daily
08.2024 - Current
Family Nanny
Private Family Home
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media
University of Michigan
High School Diploma -
Royal Oak High School