Tyler Russell
East Hanover
Summary
Skilled reporter with experience in sports journalism, breaking news coverage, and multimedia storytelling. Strong ability to conduct insightful interviews, and deliver clear, concise reports under tight deadlines. Contributions to past teams have resulted in increased audience engagement and award-winning content.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Men's Basketball Beat Reporter
Kentucky Kernel
Lexington
04.2024 - Current
- Wrote game previews, recaps, columns, and feature stories.
- Utilized social media platforms to share news updates, and engage readers.
- Conducted interviews with players and staff members to obtain quotes and insights.
- Traveled to every away game and I attended every home game.
- Collaborated with editors to construct story content and structure.
- Attended pre-game and post-game press conferences to gather relevant story quotes.
- Conducted post-game video recaps to be published on X.
Social Media Manager Intern
The College Sports Company
Lexington
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging content for social media platforms to enhance brand presence.
- Monitored social media trends to inform content strategy and audience engagement.
- Created visual graphics using design tools for posts and promotional materials.
- Collaborated with other teams to ensure consistency across all channels.
Arkansas Razorbacks Beat Writer
Athlon Sports
Lexington
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Remotely covered the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team.
- Wrote engaging content for print and online publication.
- Continuously met a 400-word requirement.
- Communicated with editor and team on a daily basis.
Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
Kentucky Kernel
Lexington
08.2023 - 04.2024
- I attended press conferences to report on key developments.
- I wrote recaps, columns, feature stories, and more.
- I traveled to select away games, and covered all home games.
- I collaborated with editors, photographers, and videographers to ensure the content was accurate and up-to-date.
- Responded quickly to changes in the news cycle while meeting deadlines.
Staff Reporter
Kentucky Kernel
Lexington
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Attended numerous different sporting events including men's and women's soccer, rugby, rifle, gymnastics, baseball, softball, etc.
- Wrote recaps, secondaries, and columns.
- Interviewed coaches and players for relevant story quotes.
- Conducted post-game video recaps to be published on X.
- Gained hands-on experience in a press box and a professional setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
Skills
- AP style
- SEO
- Deadline management
- Interviewing
- Mobile journalism
- Breaking stories coverage
- Writing engaging captions
Timeline
Social Media Manager Intern
The College Sports Company
08.2025 - Current
Arkansas Razorbacks Beat Writer
Athlon Sports
02.2025 - 04.2025
Men's Basketball Beat Reporter
Kentucky Kernel
04.2024 - Current
Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
Kentucky Kernel
08.2023 - 04.2024
Staff Reporter
Kentucky Kernel
08.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
University of Kentucky