Tyler Hollins
Brookshire
Summary
Seeking a job position to leverage my journalistic skills developed at the University of Missouri and utilized through my personal blog.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Blogger
Self-employeed
Brookshire
10.2022 - Current
- Created engaging content to attract diverse audiences.
- Utilized opinion writing skills to discuss ongoing events in the sports landscape.
- Expanded digital footprint for news operations.
- Created and managed a visually appealing site.
Sports Reporter
Columbia Missourian
Columbia
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Authored and published over 170 articles for the Columbia Missourian, ranging from game stories to enterprise pieces.
- Served as a beat reporter for Missouri men’s basketball, golf and softball softball. Also covered high school football and wrestling.
- Researched and analyzed sports trends to enhance article content and relevance.
- Managed social media accounts to engage readers and promote sports coverage.
- Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and sports officials for insightful articles.
- Edited and revised articles by my colleagues for clarity and style consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sports Journalism, Minor in Business
University of Missouri – Columbia
Columbia05.2021
Skills
- Audience engagement
- AP Stylebook
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Work copywriting
- Fact-checking
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Developing and maintaining sources
- Leveraging social media applications
- Multitasking
- Performing on deadline
- Experience with print and digital platforms
- Content creation
- Web design
- Proficient in Spanish language
Honors And Awards
- Awarded a Diversity Scholarship for 4 years.
- Achieved the Dean’s list for multiple semesters.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Awarded a scholarship through the Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Blogger
Self-employeed
10.2022 - Current
Sports Reporter
Columbia Missourian
06.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sports Journalism, Minor in Business
University of Missouri – Columbia