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Tess Margis

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Ambitious producer and journalist aspiring to work in the field of sports media. Background in reporting, interviewing, video and audio editing. Skilled in navigating a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Additional experience in leadership roles as well as social media management and content creation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Features Reporter

The Hawk Newspaper
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Wrote and submitted stories under tight deadlines.
  • Covered a variety of topics, such as sports, music, and local events.
  • Collaborated with editors and other reporters to refine story angles and approaches.
  • Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.

Assistant Social Media Manager

Saint Joseph's Women's Rugby
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - Current
  • Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for Instagram and TikTok accounts in order to promote the team's games and events.
  • Observed and reported on social trends that can draw an audience.

Co-Captain

Saint Joseph's Women's Rugby
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Helped re-establish a women's rugby team at St. Joe's.
  • Facilitate team meetings and practices.
  • Plan games, events, and fundraisers for the team.
  • Work with co-captain and teammates to establish a positive team culture.

Sports Media Production

Class - Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Currently working with a group to create a feature video on the women's volleyball team.
  • Filming with a Canon EOS Rebel T5i camera and editing with Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro.
  • Conducting interviews on camera while working with lav and shotgun mics.

Audio and Video

Class - Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Produced a profile of a club athlete, with on-camera interviews and b-roll.
  • Completed various smaller audio and video-based projects.
  • Captured audio and video with an audio recorder and a Canon EOS Rebel T7, edited with Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Journalism & Sports

Marketing Minors | Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2026

Skills

  • Multimedia production expertise
  • Excellent writing proficiency
  • Digital content creation
  • Strong interviewing skills
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Multimedia production
  • Audio editing
  • Photography

Timeline

Sports Media Production

Class - Saint Joseph's University
01.2025 - 05.2025

Features Reporter

The Hawk Newspaper
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Social Media Manager

Saint Joseph's Women's Rugby
03.2024 - Current

Audio and Video

Class - Saint Joseph's University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Co-Captain

Saint Joseph's Women's Rugby
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Journalism & Sports

Marketing Minors | Saint Joseph's University
Tess Margis