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, KY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Hanover Park High School
East Hanover, NJ06-2022
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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