Zachary Cox
Boston,MA
Summary
Versatile media professional with more than a decade of writing and editing experience, including eight years covering one of the most competitive and visible beats in American sports.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
New England Patriots Beat Reporter
New England Sports Network
Watertown, MA
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded the planning and execution of NESN's Patriots coverage, from quick-hitting news stories to long-form analysis pieces, film reviews, features and columns
- High-volume content creator with a keen eye for trends and SEO; annually averaged more than 1,100 stories and 4 million pageviews to NESN.com
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with players, coaches, agents, fellow media members and other sources
- Assisted in training and mentorship of younger writers, including assigning and editing stories
Communications Advisor
New England Free Jacks
Boston, MA
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Helped craft social media, promotional and media relations strategies for Boston's Major League Rugby franchise ahead of its inaugural season
- Continued to assist in a freelance capacity in subsequent seasons, including writing all match recaps during the 2023 campaign
Boston Bruins Beat Reporter
New England Sports Network
Watertown, MA
09.2015 - 06.2016
Boston Celtics Beat Reporter
New England Sports Network
Watertown, MA
09.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Editor, New Media
New England Sports Network
Watertown, MA
01.2013 - 09.2014
Editorial Producer, MiLB.com
Major League Baseball
New York, NY
08.2012 - 01.2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH2012
Timeline
Communications Advisor
New England Free Jacks
10.2018 - 11.2019
New England Patriots Beat Reporter
New England Sports Network
06.2016 - 01.2024
Boston Bruins Beat Reporter
New England Sports Network
09.2015 - 06.2016
Boston Celtics Beat Reporter
New England Sports Network
09.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Editor, New Media
New England Sports Network
01.2013 - 09.2014
Editorial Producer, MiLB.com
Major League Baseball
08.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of New Hampshire
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