Will Turboff
Houston/Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced with crafting compelling sports narratives and insightful interviews. Uses effective communication and deadline management to produce timely and engaging content. Track record of building strong relationships with sources and maintaining journalistic integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Analyst
247Sports
05.2022 - Current
- - Consistently produce well-researched articles and reports on Texas Football’s recruiting efforts, showcasing a deep understanding of the program’s strategies and objectives.
- - Capture high-quality photographs and videos to supplement written content, enhancing the visual appeal and storytelling elements of the coverage.
- - Foster strong relationships with players, coaches, and recruiting staff, establishing trust and gaining access to exclusive information and interviews.
Broadcaster
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
10.2021 - 05.2022
- - Delivered live play-by-play commentary for local high school sports games, including football, basketball, baseball, and more.
- - Provided accurate and detailed analysis of games, highlighting key moments, player performances, and strategy, ensuring an immersive experience for viewers while demonstrating strong knowledge of rules, regulations, and intricacies of various sports.
- - Expertly operated professional-grade cameras and equipment to capture dynamic footage of games from multiple angles.
Student Intern
VYPE Media
11.2019 - 05.2022
- - Conducted extensive field work throughout the state of Texas, performing interviews with local players to gather exclusive insights and human-interest stories.
- - Hosted, produced and created compelling podcast episodes, delivering well-researched and thought-provoking content regarding high school sports to captivate listeners.
- - Utilized camera work expertise to record interviews and dynamic shots, further elevating the visual appeal of aforementioned podcasts, as well as other mediums used throughout the company.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Journalism - Sports Media
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska05.2023
High school diploma -
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Houston, Texas05.2022
Skills
- Writing
- Interviewing
- Photography
- Team Leadership
- Social media engagement
- Fact-checking proficiency
- Podcast production
- Storytelling
Timeline
Recruiting Analyst
247Sports
05.2022 - Current
Broadcaster
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
10.2021 - 05.2022
Student Intern
VYPE Media
11.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Journalism - Sports Media
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
High school diploma -
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory