Travis (Titan) Frey
Dallastown
Summary
Former Journalist, Editor-In-Chief, and Social Media Specialist with 4 years of experience in creative NBA and entertainment content. Demonstrates expertise in copywriting, research, and content strategy, driving audience engagement and satisfaction. Proven track record in leadership, project management, and SEO, aiming to leverage skills for impactful storytelling and content creation. Authored more than 10 novels, winning a few awards, wrote three short films, and won a screenplay contest.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER, WRITER, VIDEO EDITOR
Playbooktales26 YouTube Channel
10.2024 - Current
- Write various fictional stories involving the theme of sports
- Edit videos to produce high-quality content, driving channel subscriptions and viewership
OWNER, WRITER, VIDEO EDITOR
Hoopshistory26 YouTube Channel
08.2023 - Current
- Manage YouTube channel and track growth using analytics to achieve meaningful audience engagement
- Research and script compelling basketball stories, enhancing viewer retention and satisfaction
- Edit videos to produce high-quality content, driving channel subscriptions and viewership
FREELANCE NBA SCRIPT WRITER
Oldskoolbball YouTube Channel
03.2023 - Current
- Create engaging NBA scripts, boosting channel views and subscriber growth
- Research and analyze NBA trends, ensuring accurate and compelling content
- Collaborate with video editors to produce high-quality videos, enhancing viewer retention
- Develop storylines that captivate audiences, leading to increased viewer engagement
- Optimize scripts for SEO, improving video discoverability and channel visibility
- Analyze NBA game footage to craft compelling scripts, ensuring accuracy and engaging storytelling for Oldskoolbball YouTube Channel
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Fadeaway World
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Led editorial team, mentor writers, ensure timely publications; elevate content standards.
- Provide feedback, work with writers, enhance writing skills; foster collaboration.
- Manage the writers, ensure proper SEO techniques are being incorporated into articles.
- Helped the website become the third most visited basketball website on the internet during my first six months as editor-in-chief.
- Edited over 50 articles on a daily basis.
NBA JOURNALIST
Fadeaway World
07.2020 - 12.2024
- Specialize in retro-themed articles, including player biographies.
- Analyze game stats and player performance, producing articles read by thousands weekly.
- Research and report on basketball trends, contributing to informed and engaging content.
- Interviewed Chuck Cooper III, the son of the first African American player drafted in the NBA.
- Passionate about delivering timely, high-quality basketball content, showcasing dedication and strong work ethics.
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Fadeaway World
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed social media channels, resulting in measurable engagement growth and brand visibility
- Develop targeted content strategies, achieving significant follower increase and user interaction
- Analyze social media metrics to optimize performance, leading to improved campaign effectiveness
JOURNALIST
Ballexclusives.com
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted in-depth research and wrote articles on the Ball family
- Covered breaking news stories in the NBA, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, boosting site traffic
AUTHOR
Kingston Publishing Co
09.2018 - 01.2024
- I have published five novels with Kingston, including my new historical time-traveling science fiction novel, Imagine, which has won the 5-star Literary Titan award.
- My young adult sports novel, A Player's Path: A Story About Life And Football, was an Amazon Best Selling New Release, as well as a 4-star Literary Titan award recipient.
- My novel, Reflection: The Paul Mann Story, was named a 5-star Literary Titan award winner.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Pippen Ain't Easy - FanSided
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Authored multiple monthly articles, boosting reader engagement and site traffic significantly
- Worked closely with editors to refine content, ensuring high-quality publications
- Conducted thorough research on the Chicago Bulls, delivering accurate and timely stories
MANAGING EDITOR/WRITER
Affinity Press
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed editorial guidelines, fostering consistency and accuracy, while managing three comic book series
- Wrote scripts for a few comic books
FREELANCE SCRIPT WRITER
Kicks Media
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed engaging scripts about the NBA for YouTube, and pop culture scripts for Snapchat
FREELANCE COPYWRITER
Flocksy
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Crafted compelling content for diverse clients, based on their needs
- Developed tailored copy for marketing campaigns
- Conducted thorough research to produce accurate and persuasive copy, enhancing client trust and credibility
- Optimized content for SEO, significantly improving search engine rankings and web traffic
SCREENWRITER ON THE SHORT FILM: TEMPORAL DESIGN
Freelance Client
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with the director to create a compelling script, enhancing narrative flow and character depth
- Delivered a completed screenplay within tight deadlines, ensuring high-quality content
- Conducted extensive research to ensure historical accuracy and thematic consistency
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
FanSided
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Wrote articles on the Phoenix Suns, achieving high reader engagement through compelling content
- Collaborated with editorial team to ensure timely publication of articles, enhancing team efficiency
JOURNALIST
Ultimate Sports Network
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Authored engaging basketball articles, focusing on retro-themed NBA stories
- Conducted research to ensure accurate information
STAFF WRITER ON SPIRIT OF HUMMINGBIRD WEB SERIES
New Earth Film Collaborative LLC
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with the director and producers to align scripts with creative vision
- Conducted thorough research to ensure cultural and historical accuracy in storylines
- Implemented feedback from team reviews, improving script quality and coherence
FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER
Ladybug's Grace
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Wrote website content on the company's skincare products
- Wrote weekly emails to intrigue customers to revisit the website
- Eagerly learned content creation techniques, consistently met tight deadlines, and demonstrated strong work ethics and punctuality
CONTENT WRITER INTERN
Konnect Services
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Created engaging content for blogs, social media, and weekly emails
- Wrote copy for flyers, helping to reach new clients
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop content strategies, leading to increased web traffic
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content, resulting in higher search engine rankings
COPYWRITING INTERN
Official
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed compelling copy for marketing materials, including articles, emails, and social media posts
CO-WRITER/PRODUCER ON THE SHORT FILM: THERE'S SOMEONE HERE
Titan Knockout Productions
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated on scriptwriting, enhancing narrative coherence and emotional depth
- Helped bring a 16-page script down to five pages
CO-WRITER ON VIDEO GAME
IndieBug
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Rewrote story ending to the video game, enhancing storyline coherence and emotional engagement.
- Contributed to dialogue writing, improving character depth and player immersion.
- Assisted in script editing, ensuring consistenCy and quality across game scenes.
CO-WRITER ON THE SHORT FILM: THE FRANCHISE CLUB
Batavia Productions
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with the director to rewrite their original screenplay.
Education
ASSOCIATES - Computer Science
University of the People
DIPLOMA - personal training
U.S. Career Institute
06.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Red Lion Senior High School
06.2005
Skills
- Content Strategy
- SEO
- Copywriting
- Analytics
- Project Management
- Writing
- Editing
- Script writing
- Social media
- Research
- Leadership
- Video Production
- Creative Writing
- Market Research
- Leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing
- Storytelling
- Basketball
- Chess
Timeline
OWNER, WRITER, VIDEO EDITOR
Playbooktales26 YouTube Channel
10.2024 - Current
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Fadeaway World
09.2023 - 12.2024
FREELANCE SCRIPT WRITER
Kicks Media
09.2023 - 12.2023
OWNER, WRITER, VIDEO EDITOR
Hoopshistory26 YouTube Channel
08.2023 - Current
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Pippen Ain't Easy - FanSided
08.2023 - 01.2024
FREELANCE NBA SCRIPT WRITER
Oldskoolbball YouTube Channel
03.2023 - Current
MANAGING EDITOR/WRITER
Affinity Press
02.2023 - 01.2024
JOURNALIST
Ballexclusives.com
08.2022 - 07.2024
SCREENWRITER ON THE SHORT FILM: TEMPORAL DESIGN
Freelance Client
07.2022 - 08.2022
STAFF WRITER ON SPIRIT OF HUMMINGBIRD WEB SERIES
New Earth Film Collaborative LLC
03.2022 - 07.2022
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
FanSided
02.2022 - 08.2022
FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER
Ladybug's Grace
01.2022 - 05.2022
CONTENT WRITER INTERN
Konnect Services
01.2022 - 04.2022
FREELANCE COPYWRITER
Flocksy
10.2021 - 02.2023
JOURNALIST
Ultimate Sports Network
08.2021 - 08.2022
CO-WRITER/PRODUCER ON THE SHORT FILM: THERE'S SOMEONE HERE
Titan Knockout Productions
06.2021 - 07.2021
COPYWRITING INTERN
Official
04.2021 - 08.2021
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Fadeaway World
01.2021 - 12.2024
NBA JOURNALIST
Fadeaway World
07.2020 - 12.2024
CO-WRITER ON VIDEO GAME
IndieBug
06.2019 - 07.2019
AUTHOR
Kingston Publishing Co
09.2018 - 01.2024
CO-WRITER ON THE SHORT FILM: THE FRANCHISE CLUB
Batavia Productions
12.2017 - 01.2018
DIPLOMA - personal training
U.S. Career Institute
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Red Lion Senior High School
ASSOCIATES - Computer Science
University of the People
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