Tim Daniels
Depew,NY
Summary
Well-versed Journalist owning over 13 years of experience at high-level sports websites. Hardworking, self-driven and reliable with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for developing and reporting user-friendly content. Proficient in writing and editing for newspapers, websites and social media.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Buffalo Bills Writer
Last Word on Sports
05.2024 - Current
- Wrote high-quality content and visually impactful articles under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic viewpoints.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks centered around the NFL's Buffalo Bills.
- Utilized exceptional writing editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Helped Fanatics launch a new Topps-based card-collecting website (Topps Ripped) by writing articles and giving feedback about the site's content direction.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content for various outlets.
- Worked diligently to increase writing versatility in order to become more marketable in the freelance market.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
Breaking News Writer
Bleacher Report
05.2011 - 12.2022
- Covered the day's biggest sports stories in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Consistently received positive feedback for providing clean, concise copy while working under the sports writing world's tightest deadlines.
- Used over a decade of experience and thousands of articles to become successful at crafting SEO article headlines.
- Alerted editors of potential story ideas discovered through various social media outlets, including Twitter/X and Instagram.
- Senior staff members and editors used my content as an example to help train new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY05-2011
Skills
- SEO strategies
- Article building
- Content creation
- Social media usage
- Press releases
- AP style
- Editing
- Proofreading
Timeline
Lead Buffalo Bills Writer
Last Word on Sports
05.2024 - Current
Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
Breaking News Writer
Bleacher Report
05.2011 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Buffalo State University
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