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Zachary Howell

Mooresville,NC

Summary

Experienced with developing captivating content that resonates with diverse audiences. Utilizes advanced research skills to ensure accuracy and relevance in all writing projects. Knowledge of various writing styles and formats, ensuring versatility and excellence in content delivery. Accomplished Associate Editor with background in managing multi-tiered editorial processes, copy editing, and proofreading. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and knowledge of AP style. In previous roles, contributed to increased publication efficiency and quality through close collaboration with writing teams and application of rigorous editorial standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Editor

ClutchPoints
Remote
04.2025 - Current
  • Researched industry topics to ensure accuracy in editorial content.
  • Developed original feature stories based on research conducted by team members.
  • Brainstormed new story ideas with other editors and writers as needed.
  • Wrote, edited, and published 329 stories centered around news and editorials covering the NBA and MLB

NBA/WNBA Writer

Sportskeeda
Remote
01.2025 - Current
  • Wrote, edited, and published 462 stories (as of May 25) concerning news, trends, and events in each league.
  • Generated over 877,000 reads in five months.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring a consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Brainstormed and pitched story ideas to the editorial team.
  • Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
  • Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.

NFL/NCAA Writer

Athlon Sports
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Wrote, edited and published 29 stories covering the Los Angeles Rams and various college sports
  • Generated thousands of views and page visits to athlonsports.com
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.

High School Sports Reporter

The Daily Orange
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Pitched and wrote profile pieces on local high school sports players and teams
  • Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
  • Worked in a team atmosphere to produce articles read by thousands of monthly readers in the Syracuse area

Information Technology Assistant

Syracuse University
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked under SU IT professionals to provide assistance and troubleshooting help to professors, students and other Newhouse faculty when issues arose
  • Assisted Professor Randall Wenner in troubleshooting the teaching assistant application within the S.I Newhouse School of Public Communication

Multimedia Journalist

NCC News
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assumed most roles in a newsroom including multimedia journalist, photographer, anchor, assistant producer and producer
  • Worked with a newsroom team to put create 30 minute evening newscasts
  • Created multimedia packages, including written articles, photographs, and videos, offering comprehensive coverage of important events.
  • Streamlined news production processes by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing assignments.
  • Covered local and national news, writing stories, scripts and creating packages in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Created and contributed to rundowns in ENPS, working with and writing scripts from the AP Wire and other resources

Intramural Official→Intramural Supervisor

Barnes Center at the Arch
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • Worked under program coordinators and fellow supervisors to run intramural activities throughout the year
  • Led and contributed to a team atmosphere, working with other supervisors and officials to uphold an engaging atmosphere for participants and workers
  • Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities including administration tasks, event coordination, and staff supervision simultaneously.
  • Streamlined communication between players, coaches, and staff through regular meetings and updates.

NBA Writer/On-Air Personality

Pro Sports Fans
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Pitched and wrote two in-depth articles per week covering the Northwest Division of the NBA, finishing with a total of 60 pieces
  • Attended and contributed to production meetings for the twice weekly NBA show, The Full Court Press, pitching conversation topics and helping to stack the hour-long show, watched by hundreds of viewers
  • Produced and hosted a 30 minute personal show two times a week, Stuck in the Northwest, covering news and analyzing the Northwest Division of the NBA
  • Worked on the social media team, creating content and featuring stories on the Instagram and X pages, curated content for 6.3k X followers and 561 Instagram followers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Sport Management Minor

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
12.2024

Skills

  • Storytelling
  • Research skills
  • Content creation
  • Deadline management
  • Data analysis
  • Fact-checking
  • Content editing

Affiliations

  • Daily Orange
  • Citrus TV

Days And Hours

Any(open to flexibility)

References

  • Dennis Denninger: Professor Emeritus
    Falk College and Newhouse School of Public Communications
  • Mitchel Guarrancino: Co-Director of Sports Operations at Pro Sports Fans (PSF)
  • Keren Henderson: Broadcast and Digital Journalism Professor, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication

Available Start Date

06/01/2025

Timeline

Associate Editor

ClutchPoints
04.2025 - Current

NBA/WNBA Writer

Sportskeeda
01.2025 - Current

NFL/NCAA Writer

Athlon Sports
01.2025 - 02.2025

High School Sports Reporter

The Daily Orange
01.2025 - 02.2025

Information Technology Assistant

Syracuse University
08.2024 - 12.2024

Multimedia Journalist

NCC News
01.2024 - 12.2024

NBA Writer/On-Air Personality

Pro Sports Fans
01.2024 - 08.2024

Intramural Official→Intramural Supervisor

Barnes Center at the Arch
08.2022 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Sport Management Minor

Syracuse University

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