Stephen O'Dea
Clifton,VA
Summary
Sports Beat Writer and Media Studies student with substantial experience in student journalism with the Cavalier Daily, dually adept at producing journalistic pieces and evaluating the properties and theories of media and audiences through relevant coursework. Acquired proficiency in the art of engaging storytelling, significantly enhancing the Charlottesville community's connection to several sports. Skilled in investigative research and mentoring, adept at weaving human interest pieces with thorough interviews.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Beat Writer
Cavalier Daily
09.2022 - Current
- Wrote various long-form stories and game recap articles on a diverse slate of sports, like golf, basketball, football, baseball, and cricket.
- Used platform to bring insightful new stories to the Charlottesville and university communities, interviewing and writing thorough, engaging feature pieces on singular athletes and teams alike.
- As senior staff member, helped younger students navigate the art of writing in a journalistic style and the inner workings of the newsroom.
Education
Media Studies, Statistics
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2026
Skills
- Newsroom collaboration
- Attentive and thorough interviewing
- Deadline Management
- Creative Writing
- Investigative research
- Writing and editing
- Human interest pieces
- Media operations understanding
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sports Beat Writer
Cavalier Daily
09.2022 - Current
Media Studies, Statistics
University of Virginia
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