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Tyler Russell

East Hanover,NJ

Summary

Experienced Sports Journalist with a strong knowledge of the sports media field and a proven track record of hard work. Reliable in providing in-depth reporting of sports statistics, game-play recaps, columns, and features.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Men's Basketball Beat Reporter

Kentucky Kernel Newspaper
Lexington, KY
04.2024 - Current
  • Write comprehensive content covering game recaps, columns, features, and secondaries about the University of Kentucky's men's basketball team.
  • Deliver real-time game updates and shared postgame quotes on X (Twitter).
  • Conduct post-game and media interviews with coaches and players on a weekly basis.
  • Expanded expertise by attending every home and away contest to elevate coverage while managing school work.

Contributor

Busting Brackets (FanSided)
Lexington, KY
02.2023 - Current
  • Submitted articles on various college basketball teams for publishing.
  • Developed story ideas to meet publication deadlines.
  • Conducted background research on players and teams before writing stories.
  • Analyzed current trends in the sports industry to generate new story ideas.
  • Wrote secondary articles that highlighted the achievements of individual athletes or teams.

Women's Basketball Beat Reporter

Kentucky Kernel Newspaper
Lexington, KY
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Wrote in-depth recaps and secondaries about the Kentucky women's basketball team.
  • Delivered real-time game updates and shared postgame quotes on X (Twitter).
  • Dedicated attendance at all home games to improve coverage and actively engage in post-game press conferences.

Staff Writer

Kentucky Kernel Newspaper
Lexington, KY
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Produced articles on a wide range of sports including baseball, softball, men's and women's soccer, football, volleyball, gymnastics, rifle, and hockey.
  • Delivered real-time game updates and shared postgame quotes on X (Twitter).
  • Collaborated with staff writers to generate innovative ideas for enhancing our stories and the overall quality of the paper

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Communications

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Hanover Park High School
East Hanover, NJ
06-2022

Skills

  • Sports Reporting
  • Writing and Editing
  • Associated Press Style
  • Deadline Management
  • Sports Analysis
  • Audience Engagement
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Story Pitching

Socials

  • X (Twitter) - @tylerjruss
  • Instagram - @bytylerjruss

Timeline

Men's Basketball Beat Reporter

Kentucky Kernel Newspaper
04.2024 - Current

Women's Basketball Beat Reporter

Kentucky Kernel Newspaper
11.2023 - 03.2024

Contributor

Busting Brackets (FanSided)
02.2023 - Current

Staff Writer

Kentucky Kernel Newspaper
08.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Communications

University of Kentucky

High School Diploma -

Hanover Park High School

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