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TRAVIS O. PULVER

Noblesville,IN

Summary

I am an experienced writer with a proven track record of producing high-quality content for websites and blogs. I am seeking a role that values exceptional work. With me, you will get a self-motivated individual capable of tackling diverse subjects and writing styles with ease.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer

02.2024 - Current
  • Pitched, researched, and wrote articles related to all aspects of sports betting, i.e., game previews, promotional articles, sportsbook reviews, evergreen pages, etc., for various sports and websites.

Lead Writer

Catena Media
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Pitched, researched, and wrote articles related to all aspects of sports betting, i.e., game previews, futures, props, etc., for various sports, including NFL, NCAAF, USFL, XFL, CFL, NBA, NCAAM, NCAAW, MLB, College Baseball, Rugby, etc., for GamingToday.com
  • Tracked performance metrics, monitored Google trends to help refine story angles and headlines in collaboration with editorial teams to maximize reach and impact of content
  • Developed and maintained several evergreen pages for GamingToday.com related to the Super Bowl, Super Bowl MVP, March Madness, College Football, NBA Finals, Heisman Trophy, etc.
  • Wrote the GamingToday.com newsletter, The GamingToday Playbook, from 03/2022 to 09/2023.
  • From 09/2023 to 01/30/2024, wrote similar sports betting and promotional articles and maintained assigned evergreen pages for The Sporting News.

Freelance Writer

08.2008 - 10.2021
  • Contributed to numerous sports sites by covering all aspects of the NFL from game analysis to trending moments, off-field, buzz-worthy drama, relationships, and popular players/celebrities, along with college football, NCAAM, NCAAW, MLB, NBA, WNBA and sports betting.
  • Covered all major sporting events, i.e., the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Playoffs, CFB, College World Series, the Olympics, etc., with analysis, previews, recaps, roundups, as needed.
  • Often pitched, researched, and wrote 6-8 stories a day for different sites.
  • Identified and targeted stories that were about more than sports to create content that could also appeal to non-sports fans.
  • Contributed to different websites on a variety of subjects, including sports, politics, government, e-commerce, crime, home and gardening, and history.

Education

MA - Political Science

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2006

BA - Political Science

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
08.2004

BS - Maritime Administration

Texas A&M University
Galveston, TX
05.1999

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Editing
  • Grammar usage
  • Research
  • Strong research skills
  • Effective writing
  • Exceptional storytelling
  • Content development
  • AP style
  • Copyediting

Timeline

Freelance Writer

02.2024 - Current

Lead Writer

Catena Media
10.2021 - 01.2024

Freelance Writer

08.2008 - 10.2021

BA - Political Science

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

BS - Maritime Administration

Texas A&M University

MA - Political Science

Ball State University

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